Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-21
SHADE TREES

EHfng - the usual tine for planting shade trees,
fd tar the removal Of such trees IS are no longer de-
bed. Thaequegtion Of what to plant and what to remove
dses at this time Of the year.
Controversy over the cottonwood is general and Of
tng standing. For certain purposes the cottonwood Is
he Of the most useful trees that we have. IT Is native
this section, Is perfectly hardy, a rapid grower. and is
Pubtless the most desirable tree for use in starting a
Em grove. It reaches servceable size more quickly than
~ other tree that can be grown on our pra1ries, and
properly handled can be made to yield quite literally
lunber suitable for many uses. and of fuel of consid-
liable value.
All of this does not make the cottonwood a desirable
lee for city planting. On the contrary, it ts the most
Questionable tree for this purpose that we have. The
lees which bear cotton cannot be distinguished from
pose which do not until the tree has become established,
Fd one cotton bearing tree is a nuisance to every resident
a distance OF several blocks. The cotton from its
|ossons fills the air, drifts into the houses, and clog
fraens until they become solid masses Of white. From
re standpoint alone the planting of cottonvoods within
Re limits OF an incorporated place ought to be, and often
prohibited by law, and every cotton bearing tree should
cut down without delay.
Aside from being a nuisance in cities. thu cottonwood
ks no desirable qualities for city use. Its form and habit
growth make it unattractive for thik purpose and it
rs not enough foliage to make it a good shade tree,
Inc best tree for street planting in this territory
1.-The elm. It is perfectly hardy, is OF quite rapid,srowth.
rs long life, withstands wind storms, and its form and
ftaSe make it admirable for shade and street adorn-
ient-
, The box elder has been used moro widely than any
- - S1SSs pA"HHH5' L 70 u SHUT llS, INT Its QfOOD-
u habit makes it require constant attention Trimmed
an unnatural height, as Is often done, it. is very un.
Ehtly. Its quick growth and dense foliage. however.
lake it quite serviceable for a. few years while perna-
fnt trees such as the elm are getting started.
The soft maple grows almost as rapidly as ts box
ader. and it is a beautiful tree. It seems to be too
little. however. for localities exposed to high winds.
ne hard maple is one Of the nohlest trees. but if does
pt seem to thrive well here.
"a For nsw planting a good plan il to alternate elrs
tth box elders or soft naples, allowing not less than
p TEST between elnn1s and removing the others before
~ begin to crowd. All cotton bearing trees should be
Aaoved az once In Grand Forks the park commission
sl provide elnns with which to replace them. Non-cot.
htaly. for they occupy space which might better bs
NotaA to more desirable treea
%tsa B4nAtor A. A Iiederbach declares thai thu Nnnra,+f.
= hague stands for better conditions for ali man.
tnd.' Il We could improve conditions Z Ittla hit In
nth Dakota We would be doing pretty wel.S
Is Mexico evidently feels that Russia has ban ratt,ns
.Io much advertising lately. Hence the little .cr.n re.
]}eeed down on the Rio Grande. .
s. Gonadszing the way A. c. Townley ssys he h.. h.sr
4oG1Dsd he seams awfully willing to have continuance,
SxAn tee him in the various court casss be il mtxed
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number Of uaasshals Of France has bean IN.
sfEfN1cs . much chance 70 rsfef to them q .field mar.
csrnnarys ideai regarding the peace treaty sssmsT Il
xanaxkably s1nilar to her former notions about Ii,
6tpatty a. Bsls4um.