THE GREEN THUMB 
GEORGE W. KELLY, Editor 
4849 South Santa Fe Drive Littleton, Colorado 
Mrs. Paut H. Haney, Associate Editor 
A Bulletin of the 
Colorado Forestry and Horticulture Assn. 
Organized in 1884 
“To preserve the natural beauty of Colorado; to protect the forests; to encourage 
proper maintenance and additional planting of trees, shrubs and gardens; to make 
available correct information regarding forestry, horticultural practices and plants 
best suited to the climate; and to coordinate the knowledge and experience of foresters, 
horticulturists and gardeners for their mutual benefit.”’ 
Published bi-monthly. Sent free to all members of the Association 
Annual memberships $1.00 Sustaining memberships $5.00 Life memberships $25.00 
OFFICERS 
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DIRECTORS 
J. LEE DEEN JosepH A. BrxBy Joun H. GABRIEL 
Mrs. R. M. Perry Irvin J. McCrary Cot. ALLEN S$, PECK 
F. Hersert GATES WiiurAmM E. GuNESCH Mrs. GeorGe H. GARREY 
M. WatteR PESMAN Mes. C. M. Ricuarps CLAYTON W. WATKINS 
Rospert E. More GEORGE W. KELLY FreED R. JOHNSON 
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COPYRIGHT 1944, By COLORADO FORESTRY 
AND HORTICULTURE ASSOCIATION 
Litac, LEoN GAMBETTA 
(on opposite page) 
Courtesy Farr Nursery Company 
