The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-08-03
VALUE OF SHADE TREES.

A Book on Shade Trees for
North Caolina Which Will be
Helpful.
One of the most pleasing feat
ures of the older Southern towns
is the beautiful shade trees which
line many of their streets. The
magnificent oaks, especially of |
the towns near the coast, have
for decades been their pride, just |
as the elms and naples have been
of the New England villages. In |
many of the newer towns Of the
South, especially the manufac-
turing towns, the absence of
shade trees is one of the most
noticeable defects, though one
which in time can be remedied.
There is scarcely a town or even
a home in the South where shade
trees are not only beautiful but
healthful and necessary as we'll.
In no other city of the world
are shade trees used so extensive
ly as in Paris, for they not only
line the residential streets and
boulevards, frequently to the ex-
tent of five or six rows, but they
cover the business thoroughfares
,, 50 that there is not a street of
importance in Paris without it's
) verdure arches which add more
to the city's beauty and go far
=, ther toward making it the play
ground of the world than the
e arches of marble which commem-
t crate the victories of the armies
: of France.
+ We can make the trees equally
' as useful in our casting
r their grateful shade, filtering the
i air Of dust, as we'll as objects OF
:. beauty-and in many towns
y which cater to the tourist anC
9 health seeker, their beauty is by
= no means an unimportant consid
u GRAFTON.
s ! A recent bulletin, No. 16, of the
l. North Carolina Geological Survey
}, on Shade Trees for North Caro-
- lima discusses this subject in some
a detail in relation to this State
y The best methods and time fo
+ planting and pruning are takel
y up, and the methods of protect
- ing and caring for old trees
III trimming them. and caring TO
III their wounds and hollows. Their
y is chapter with diagrams show
ing the different methods of al
ranging shade trees on street
which when broad are capable Q
being greatly beautifed by mean
or of parking strips and several row
a of trees. The question {
to trees along roads is discusse
n, with the conclusion that shad
n, trees are beneficial to macadan
IT. crushed stone, or very sand
al roads in keeping them moist an
st thus compact, but that clay roaC
ed should not be shaded since
- tends to add to their wetness ar
n muddiness. The value of diffe
IT. ent kinds Of trees for differel
N, uses is discussed especially Il
great opportunity which is offe
m ed in the South for the use
tn Towering trees which have be-
=. entirely neglected in street al
Ell roadside planting. The pap
ELL ends with description of for
an different species of trees WIFI
OUR are to be recommended for sha
trees in different portions of t
by State, whether in the mountain
M the midland counties or the eaE
M ern section.
md This book will be helpful
OF the man who wishes to plant
lawn or yard, for superintendent
of parks, cemeteries and pub
grounds no less than to road a
street commissioners or like oil
IL GERS of towns who are charg
nal with The care of it's shade tree
ey, It can be secured upon appli,
vas ton to Joseph Hyde Pratt, Sta
He Geologist, Chapel Hill, N. c.,
NO. sending 10 cents to cover posta
rls- and packing.