> The Majesty of a Magnificent Specimen Elm. Sadly, this tree 
was destroyed by the 1954 hurricane 
lowering and Shade rees 
Familiar trees like elms, maples, oaks, lindens, 
willows and beeches are like old friends. We almost 
take them for granted. When they suffer severe 
damage from storm or pest we seem to suffer with 
them. No home, no community, would be attractive 
without trees. For our own pleasure and that of 
succeeding generations we should plant new trees 
each year. 
Particularly attractive, and of rapidly increasing 
use, is that large group of trees especially valued for 
their beautiful flowers. These include dogwoods, 
hawthorns, magnolias, golden-chain, flowering crab- 
apples and cherries, and several others. All make 
specimens of great beauty, and add value and enjoy- 
ment to all home grounds. They are particularly 
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