The Lincoln times., 1955-04-07
Here S What You Ought
To Know About Trees

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To Know About Trees
Practically every tree the urban
dweller sees around him has been
planted by someone Valuable for
ornamentation. trees also temper
summer heat, fil,er dust and give
pleasure 70 everyone. They serve
10 control traffic noises in cities
ana towns. and along highWavS
Trees surpass all other organic
things In height. magnitude and
longevity. Literally nothing grows
so high, wide and handsome. Their
life NAV range from 40 70 over =
600 years Numerous redwoods OF
California antedatc the Christian
era and they are still. growing We
oTously, according 70 the National
Aroorist Association
To the average home owner
trees may bring beauty in the form
o. flowers and leaves. changiny
with the seasons. OF they may DE-
evergreen the year around. They
also may bring delicious fruits TO
supplement the table which itself
more often than not has been
manufactured from a tree. Our
houses and beds have been made
from trees that once grew maies-
tIcaNy II some far-otf forest. Trees
provide lumber. chemicals and rec
IeariOn. Without them there would
be little. If any wild life. no hu-
man life as We know It.
They line our more attractive
streets, making them cool and
more comfortable IN summer They
likewise offer inviting summer
shade on our own properties.
PrOVldlng We want our own fam
IL tree. II may cost less than al
most any standard piece OF tlru!-
ture Probably not more than two
or three dollars for q small tree. II
We are willing 10 wait for 1t to
grow, and from 25 dollars upward
for one that Will provide immedi-
ate shade. depending upon It's age
and size.
The whole earth has been pros
pected for trees that Will grow in
the United States. Some $50 diff
terent kinds now grow within our
borders and serve US in many ways
Dwarf trees have been developed
in order that We may pick deli
cious fruits Witohut even using a
step ladder. or for landscaping the
low. ranch-type home. The Christ
mas tree, or coniferous evergreen.
may be our faVOrlte for all year
green. as we'll as gay decoration in
the holiday season. There are all
sorts Of trees for every purpose
Consult with your local tree expert.
nurSeryman or state extension ser
vice as TO the kind of trees for your
particular purpose: shade. fruit
foliage. evergreen quality, color
ful foliage. or berries, either for
Ornamentation or economic value
in producing food.
You can easily plant a tree your
self by Just following the illustra-
ton The planting is easy and sue
cesstul i. these few simple rules
are observed.
Should you have one or more
trees on your property, take care
OF them properly for they will re-
turn yoI much in pleasure and
comfort. If "Only God can make
a tree. We at least can nouiSh
and protect it with proper care.
Here are some rules for tree
maintenance:
! Pruning - most trees require
periodical pruning in order that
they will keep their shape. Dead
/ limbs and branches also need to
be removed. Small trees that can
be reached by standing on the
around or possibly on a steplad-
der may be pruned safely by the
home owner. Pruning Of large
trees is dangerous. however. and
is not recommended. Call in Local
tree expert Select a company with
a good reputation in your area. A
reliable tree expert always will
have insurance that protects his
employees while working on YOU
property. And he win have the
proper tools.
2. Spraying - regular spray
ing program is advisable. For prac.
teal purposes. insect pests can bt
divided into two groups. including
the chewing insects that eat th'
foliage or fruits and the suckins
insects which pierce the outer Skin
of foliage or fruit and suck ou
the juices. The former are con
trolled by spraying insect stomach
poisons, and the latter by inSecti
ciGes which kill insects on con
tact Plant diseases also may b.
controlled by spraying. Some o
the newer all-purpose sprays ar
very helpful.
3. Fertilization many hom'
owners are apt to feed their frui
trees. while neglecting shade trees
which need added food as muci