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A few trees certainly make a big difference in the appearance of a 
home, don't they? Someone spoke of the dog as ‘‘Man’s Best Friend’’— 
but without doubt the Tree is ‘Our Garden's Best Plant.’’ Trees contribute 
more to our garden planting than any other plant. They furnish the most 
lasting material, and contribute to the garden picture what nothing else 
can. 
Trees are not only indispensable, but they are economical. Over a 
period of years, considering first cost and cost of maintenance, they ac- 
tually cost much less than a lawn or flower border. While most of our 
landscape planting requires constant attention, oftimes trees will stand 
for years of neglect while the remainder of the landscape becomes a wil- 
derness in one or two seasons. 
Friendly trees furnish us with shade and shelter, fruit or nuts, color, 
lovely patterns against the sky; they are our conselor in times of trouble; 
they rejoice with our children while they romp and play; they speak of 
courage when we become discouraged; and they whisper a soft solace as 
we rest sorrowfully beneath their outstretched arms. 
The Pecan is the Texas State Tree—plant pecan trees. 
