. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. igog. The American Florist. 727. The Preservation of Historic Trees. This is a matter which is attractine attention of thoustitful people I'vcrywherc. Historical soct(*tii-8 and village improvumcnt associati9D8 are intcre&^tinK themselves in the preservation of trees, many of which arc centuryoid landmarks. I havr bui_n particularly successful in doing this sort of work as evidenced by examples to be found among thcliistoric trees of Mt. Yer- non. notably the restoration of the Holly planted bv Georjre Washing
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. igog. The American Florist. 727. The Preservation of Historic Trees. This is a matter which is attractine attention of thoustitful people I'vcrywherc. Historical soct(*tii-8 and village improvumcnt associati9D8 are intcre&^tinK themselves in the preservation of trees, many of which arc centuryoid landmarks. I havr bui_n particularly successful in doing this sort of work as evidenced by examples to be found among thcliistoric trees of Mt. Yer- non. notably the restoration of the Holly planted bv Georjre Washing- ton, which had b'on so severely injured by wind storms and decay that Its restoration was considered hopeless. The top of the tree was crowned and the weakened branches bolted to a reinforcing rod, and tlie true now has a new lease of life. Another example was the restoration of the famous Liberty Tree at Annapolis, Md. Probably more cement and reinforcing material was used in this tree than on any similar job in the world, but the tree is now as solid as a rock and is likely to withstand the wear and tear of several centuries. The art of tree surgery is comparatively new, but it is based on scientitic principles of plant growth and the knowledge of the source of disease and decay. After decay has been arrested and all the dead and useless limbs have been removed I give special attention to new growth by the proper feeding of the tree. I will give personal attention to any inquiries which the- readers of the Amfrican Florist may send me regarding any trees which for sentimental or other reasons they would like preserved for generations to come. I undertake the management of orchards as well as all kinds f ornamental plantations, grading, sur- veying, making of (lower gardens, professional advice on estate management. Landscape Architect- Consultations. Practical Forestry, ure. Plans and THE LIBERTY TREE. AXN,\F, is helpmg to create demand tor it in every section. iNot all ^.r
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