The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-05-15
Plant Trees.


81 would plant tree to-day II knew l
should die tomorrow" il a saying aserihsd
20 the wealthy founder Of Girard College,
and though not eommsnded 20 us o. are the
sayings Of some other men, by the record Of
a LIE eminent Tor noble deeds. " do,oied 70
the public welfare, Il stii involves a principle
which may justly challenge popular favor
Il il not, however our purpose nov 10 elu-
eidate that principle, or 90, show how IL tends
20 adorn lifcs barren and arid wastes with
beauty and pleasure but rather lq suggest
10 our readers a few obvious Incentives 20
small annual investment Of time and labor,
where the prospective fruit sare toe remote 20
induoe many 10 make a liberal expenditure,
Plant trees around your homestead, the
Church, the School House, by the highway,
and wherever the eye Is won't 10 linger anc
would love TO behold the noblest ornaments
that adon the face Of Nature. Plant trees,
though you may not hope % reeling la their
shade, or reioics IN beholding their LOFTY
growth or grandeur they will be grateful
mementoes Of your proyidcnt care and nhec-
lion for you. ehildrenl better than tomb
stones 10 record Your claims 10 the title or
homage Of public bcnefaclor, Plant trecs.
where the birds Of spring and summer may
come TO sport their morning songs and wake
your huart 20 pruiyr and alteration ~ your
common creator. Plant trees, emblems and
inspiren Of hope and gladness Ia spring, and
solemn preachers Of Natufe's truths in Au-
iumn. Plant trees, ye who have homes 10
adorn aud ehildhoods affections O. liuk with
hat which should always be the dearest
place on earth, The most feycrcd aud sacred
this Fidc Heaven, Plant trees al,a, ye who
have none Of these Deg II need be, room
hy the vayiidc, where planted by your hands
and cherished By your care, the saplipg Of
the forest may rear nl"ft is branches and
spread Us grateful shade, and there, to re-
motesy time. the Pladness Of childhood and
hoAry are. the conscious gratitude Of the
faint and weary shall reward your labor and
bless your memory,
Plant trees, hut plant those only that prom
ise 10 reward your labor, that are really worth
planting. Much Of time and labor are vast
ed here and elsewhere through an oversight,
in ,his particular The maple, among ths
moAt beautiful Of our forest trees. j. unSuiIed
20 the soil inthis vicinity. The older residents
Of our village cannot have failed lS notice
how fruilless have been most OF the labors
hitherto spent ia lining our streets With this
beautiful tree. IL grows rapidly, has an out
side look Almost always fresh and healthy,
but with very few exceptions, is diseased at
the heart and perishes just when il Legins to
requitc the care bestowed upon it with it,
shade and beauty. The elm, no, 40 easily
obtained is FREQ from this objection. It
grows rapidy in our mellow sod, has 30 sa-
pcrior IN the forest for majestic form or beau
a.. aud ii,cs and extend, lis shade for ages
The various species Of eSergTeens thu, adoru
our forest are most Of them uncNcep,ioaahlc
in respect both to endurance aud beauty,
The FIR tree speaks IN cheerful mood
4 blossom bore never;
But stcadiastness Ia all NV store.
10 summers heat and winters foar,.
keep my green forever"
I Finally, pIaut trees, aud tukc care o. HeR
chen they are planted. Half the labor spent,
in ,h,. directian is usually lost through neg
--.c. Il tho Latter. a ircs may ts well Dc len
ia the forest as TO be planted by the waysiv
unprotected against the sports Of boys and
the teeth Of horAcs