The Portland daily press., 1867-10-31
Daidlans' is like Buchanan at Washington, de-
ciar'hg That the Constitution gives him no
authority to save the Union from djsruntion
Trees absai Onc,. Prem,.s..

grounds and lining the sidewalks of puhlc
streets and parks. They give an agreeable va
riety to the scenery, and ,ntrast, to the nota-
ole advantage OF the dwellings partially
concealed beneath them. A VILLAGE who's
houses are ever so Handsomely nointad
which Is bare of trees around it, looks cbeer-
less and lonesome compared with one well
ornamented by hourishing shrubbery and
trees, even though the buildings rejoicing
amongst them are Of but ordinary structure.
That Is narrow foresight and a meagre
philanthropy which negleets to provide a
seasonable establishment OF this sort, be-
cause trees are slow of growth, and because
those who take the trouble to plant them may
not live to see them fully grown. One gem
Grafton lives not for itself alone, but also ior
that which is to come after it. Weowe some
thing to the comfort OF our children, even
though We may not ontlive them. Our
fathers surely have done much for us. The
Revolution, for instance, was OF little benefit
to those who sacrificed everything but honor
to achieve it, compared to what 1t Is
to US who have succeeded them ON
this theatre OF action. So, too,
the clearing OF lands, the construction Of
roads, the planting of orchards &c, from
which we all derive important benefits, were
the works which our predecessors have done
for US. We should acknowledge the obliga-
tion and willingly pay the debt to posterity
Some old philosopher once said, that he who
has not planted tree is not prepared to die
It Is not true, however, that the benefits of
planting trees cannot be possessed by the
present owners. The growth of single de-
eade will bring the infant naples, elms, lin
dens, &c, to respectable size, and render
them greatly ornamental r t.t
I Besides the consideration OF beauty which
really enhances the value of real estate, it is a
fact that shade trees about ones buildings
contribute essentially to health. In hot
weather the foliage, operating as lungs to the
tree, absorbs the malaria which floats in the
atmosphere, whilst their shade modifies the
heat, and the branches are made eloquent by
the music Of birds. How grateful is refresh
ing shade about the premises in a hot, sultry
SutAnlci uny! luc want VI IL ludheS Tue
outgrounds desolate
October or November are good months ior
trAnsplanting ornamental or fruit trees
What Ia done now will not have to be done
next spring, and therefore SO much time is
saved In advance for another years opera
tions. The rock and white naples, the elm
and ash make handsome ornamental trees,
and these may be found in most of our Maine
forests. But do not take them from a thick
et In this case the bodies are too long and
slender to bear an open-ground exposure
Select those which grow in pasture lands, or
on the borders Of the forest. These will have
more natural shape, and hardened from their
infancy, by the action OF the air and light,
will be more hardy, and surer to look we'll than
the former mentioned
In removing trees, be careful not to mutl-
ate the roots, and take up as much earth with
them as possible. If you trust the work OF
removal to jobber who az rees to furnish and
set out the trees for a stipulated price-unless
he Is very faithful, he win not be likely to
trace the lateral roots far from the main stem,
but will cut them off too near the trunk, in
which case the halfslaughtered tree will
stand a sorry chance to live and thrive. The
more roots the better, and in setting out the
| tee, dig something more than post hole in
a stiff soil. Make the hole more than large
enough to receive every root spreading as it
was in the earth when taken up. Rich and
| well pulverized earth should be siited In
around all the roots, especially the fbrous
ones, and the soil adjacent made soft by dig
ging. The tree viii hardly need watering il
set out faithfully and the first season it will
| get q coed hold of mother earth's bosom for
an ample growth the next year.
n One thing as to pruning. 1t is common to
deeapitate the young tree by clipping the
main, central stem. This Is wrong. 1t defeats
the intentions of Dame nature, and injuIes
the health as well as the natural beauty OF
the trees. Nature never meant any thing to
so well with its head cut off as left on. Prune
the lateral branches freely as you will. Ma
ture will bring out new ones where they are
wanted, but wound not the main body from
| the trunk to the topmost bud. We have
knf wn many rock naples spoiled before fully
grown, by the weight of limbs sent out from
where the top was decapitated, which must
| always be weak, defective and rotting june
| tion.
Trees of considerable size may be remov-
ed as safely as those which are very small
only let there be care to move correspond
| ing quantity of earth adhering to them
| We have seen forest trees transplanted as
large as a mans thigh, and have witnessed
their success. In this way you gain a few
years growth.
IL set outside the fence, in a public street
or highway, the young trees should be well
protected by strong, high stools, so that cattle
or carriages may not rub against OF encounter
them Another thing is advisable. and that
| is, keep the boys from climbing them. We
have noticed many beautiful tree broken
down, mutllated and spoiled by the careless
ness or mischievous habits of boys. Such
depredations should be punishable either in
the schoolroom, at the fireside or In open
court. ar
II you desire to ornament your private yards
or other grounds, which from their small size,
may not admit of large fruit trees, we would
advise you to procure the horse chestnut, or
buckeye so called, for which Ohio is named.
This is beautiful tree, even when small.
The glutinous acacia, the mountain ash and
even the common yellow locusts, the sumach,
etc, will give variety to the ornaments Of a
front or side yard. We have seen grottoes of
silver tir, spruce, aIbor vit@, thickly set in
some outground, near buildings in villages,
which give the premises, throughout the year,
verdant and rural appearance All
through the West and South where these
evergreen trees do not grow these trees
are reSarded-as they are-among the
mos. beautiful of America; but here in Maine
where they are so very common, we overlook
their beauty, and think them doubtful or.
nament about our buildings. So true it is
that what Is "far fetched and dear bought"
assumes value according to its scarcity and
art; whilst what IS accessible at our doors, IS
sighted and contemned
.ae Position Of ProhibIIionis'-. .I
To the Editor Of the Press;
"a Republican" in your issue OF Mohoay'
while referr ng especially to " W. u, VINO
donbtless will make a suitable reply, aliudes
a,so m others of less prominence IN way