Reproduction from a painting in oil of the beauti¬ 
ful estate of John li. Stetson. Philadelphia, Pa. 
O FTEN an estate owner is puzzled to find some of his magnificent trees slowly dying— 
without apparent cause. Little does he suspect that, in spite of abundant rainfall, they 
may be dying of thirst! 
Among prominent persons and places served by 
Davey Tree Surgeons are: 
HON. EDWARD N. HURLEY HORACE HAVEMEYER 
COL. E. B. CASSATT BENJ. B. McALPIN 
NELLIE A. CLUETT H. DARLINGTON 
MRS. EDWARD HOLBROOK WM. WRIGI.EY 
Nine times out of ten a thick layer of earth or heavy sod will kill trees; almost always 
the serious maiming of roots in landscape alterations prove fatal. Denied moisture or air 
at the roots, the staunchest trees will literally die of thirst or smother to death. Only 
one thing can possibly save it—a real Tree Surgeon quick at first signs of danger. 
Just as stealthily and surely, decay kills trees. The top may appear in perfect health, 
leaves green,—but the merciless decay is at work inside the trunk, hidden from the 
untrained eye. Then reduced to a hollow shell, any severe storm may crash it to the 
ground without warning. 
Are your trees as healthy and strong as they seem to you? You owe it to yourself to make 
certain now and, if necessary, to give them correct treatment. A careful examination of 
your trees will be made by appointment. 
Davey Tree Surgeons offer you the utmost in scientific Tree Surgery enriched by a 
generation of wide practical experience. They offer the assurance of an organization of 
established stability whose members honor a fine tradition of conscientious service. 
Illustrated booklet sent upon request. 
THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT CO., Inc., 509 Elm St., Kent, Ohio 
Branch offices with telephone connections: New York City, Astor Court Bldg.; Chicago, Westminster Bldg.: Philadelphia . Land 
Title Bldg.; Boston, 449 Main St., Wakefield: Baltimore. American Bldg.: St. Louis, Central National Bank Bldg. Write 
nearest office. 
Permanent representatives available in districts surrounding Boston. Springfield, Lenox, Newport, Hartford, 
Stamford, Albany, Poughkeepsie, White Plains, Jamaica, Long Island, Montclair, New York, Philadelphia, 
Harrisburg, Baltimore, Washington, Richmond, Buffalo, Toronto, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Detroit, Cincinnati, 
Kansas City, Louisville, Indianapolis, Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Louis. Canadian address, 252 Laugauchitere 
West, Montreal. 
DAVEY TREE SURGEONS 
IsZ(ii/ teal havey I ree Surf/eon is in the employ of The Davey Tree Expert Co., Inc., and the public is cautioned against those falsely 
representing themselves. An agreement made with the Davey Company and not with an individual is certain evidence of genuineness 
