The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-08
Tree Planting, the Science of It.

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missioners, and the cutting down of trees
are sensible and. suggestive In a climate
like ours trees are all important, for
they are health-giving in their growth
and natures We are blessed with many
varieties of trees, but it is all important
that the best trees for a city having health
giving properties in them should be
selected.
With us in the south, especially in our
immediate climate, the fall is the time to
set out trees. In the north the spring is
generally the time. Why fan in the
south? For the reason that the ground is
warmer beneath than ON top for the earth
begins to give off its heat in the fall; and
again, the roots take hold in the fall and
are prepared to aid the tree to resist our
hot spring and summer sun. But when
the trees are set out in spring the roots
cannot respond TO the call made upon
them by our hot sun. That is plain com
mon sense and in accordance with the
laws of nature. You can keep a sick and
feeble child alive by stimulants and much
nursing, but it is best to have q child that
does not need so much attention; so of u
tree that will need much watering and
attention in the spring and summer to
keep it alive Attention can do a great
deal to aid nature when her laws are
violated, but nature demands and will
have that attention or death ensues.
HOW TO PLANT.
Let every tree have as much root as
possible, fully three feet of root. What
is wanted are roots, rootlets, fiber roots
or an abundance of the small fbrous roots
and their terminal spongiOles That is
the absorbing part of those roots which
absorb freely and feed all. Get as much
tap root as possible, and let the lateral
roots or shoots be from two to three feet
long. Plant as soon as possible, as soon
as the tree is taken up. Do not let the
sun dry the roots, but protect them as
much as possible if they must be
exposed. There is a slipshod way
of doing thing and failure, and sensi-
bic and scientific way to secure success
nine times out of ten. A tree is a living
body and very sensitive to removal
When displaced from its growing to be
replanted, it feels the shock instantly.
causing an arrest of its circulation, which
IS going on constantly between the tree
and soil, and the atmosphere it is breath
ing at all times. The leaves Of the tree
are its lungs the roots, rootlets and fibers
are the arteries, veins and fiber veins
Plant the tree when removed a little
deeper than when taken up Pack the
soil well around the roots, and it is al
ways best to put in some decaying veg
etable matter to give heat to the soil to
aid the growth Immediately. l have seen
trees set out with care in the fall properly
MANFRED, and in less than four weeks
begin to sprout from the heat given the
roots. The result was that in two or
three years there was a fine shade tree
and not something looking like bean poles
with a little cluster of sicklv looking
green leaves struggling to resist the hot
rays of summer sun. Plant as taken UP,
the north side to the north for to reverse
ii Injuries, as l know from experience and
observation.
WHAT TREES TO PLANT.
All trees are health-giving, and the
larger the tree the more health il gives
off by emitting oxygen gas and absorbing
carbonic acid gas. But large trees near
houses give too much shade and make
rooms unhealthy Then the question
arises, what trees should be planted near
houses and in the squares and parks}
The answer is, those trees which do not
grow over forty feet high-such as the
umbrella china, the dogwood, redbud and
ornamental trees, Towering trees. The OBJ
ject should be to let in air and sunlight in
all the rooms. We do not need nor should
we want the live oak, water oak,
sycamore, gum and elm near the
houses, for they grow too
ltAl SCs III uAtC osiudICS anu IN
the parks and on the streets. such as
South Broad, Liberty and other streets
where the trees would not interfere too
much with the houses, large trees could
be planted If trees of large size are
planted near houses they should by all
means be of the deciduous kind so as to
let in sunlight in winter. Our evergreen
trees in winter, near the house, do in a
greater or less degree generate and create
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are not by any means conducive to health.
and it is no wonder many of our citizens
want the large trees cut away from their
houses. Their common sense observation
and feelings tell them that their houses
are uncomfortable from so much shade,
IN THE SQUARES, PARKS, CEMETERY.
Set out live oaks, magnolias bays and
evergreens. Let us have beauty as well
as health. Now for an idea and sugges-
ton. Let our city fathers agree as to
what are tho best trees for our climate.
and those that give off the most health,
and whose odors are pleasant The
would never do on account of its
odor. The eucalyptus has a
balsamic odor and is quite pleasant, and
it is the tree for our climate. Many cities
are setting out those trees for their
healthful influence. AS trees will
be set out from year TO year
to replace the old ones. then
let us have little common sense in the
matter and establish or make of the old
cemetery an arboretum where the trees
agreed upon can be planted from the seed
or set out when not more than an inch in
diameter, When tree is needed take it
from the arboretum; there il will be
ready when wanted. No going into the
woods on a wild hunt after trees. Select
from the EUCALYPTUS, the beech. birch,
catalpa, live oak. water oak, linden, dog
wood, gum, locust, sycamore, tulip poplar
ash, redbud maple, elm, etc.
Take the most graceful tree in looks. and
many arc very graceful in their growth.
Make of the old cemetery a place of
beauty as well as Of usefulness. Let 10 be
known as Savannah's arboretum, where
we grow our trees for city use. If any Of
your readers have "a better idea than that
let US hear from him. Plant every kind
of tree, watch It's growth and study its
peculiar properties for shade and health.
] may, when fall begins, give 10 your
readers the peculiar properties Of many
OF our trees aud the best 10 have near