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Public Opinion says of it:

A work that is unique in the English language, and that has not even a counterpart in manner of treatment among the Germans, the first and greatest students of forestry."

The (New York) Sun says:

"The subject is treated from a standpoint of practical utility. An entertaining and suggestive book."

The (Philadelphia) Public Ledger says:

"The book is to be commended in the highest terms."

The (Detroit) Free Press says:

"It presents a great array of facts on this important subject; there is, in fact, no other work in our language which treats it so comprehensively."

Thomas Y. Crowell & Co. New York

CHESTNUT HILL ACADEMY,

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30 minutes from Broad St. Station

BOARDING SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

Illustrated Catalogue upon application.

JAMES L. PATTERSON,

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SUGAR MAPLES.

One of the very finest deciduous-leaved trees of North

America is the tall Sugar Maple. It can truly be called
the noblest of all the Maples.

NO BETTER VARIETY CAN BE USED FOR STREET,
PARK, OR LAWN PLANTING,

as its growth is rapid and straight, its form symmetrical,
and it does not have the objectionable density of foliage
possessed by the Norway Maple.

For this reason it is well adapted for planting near build-
ings, as it does not obstruct light or air, and the grass
will grow up to its very trunk. It is deep-rooted, and
the wood is not brittle; hence, it is not easily damaged
by storms. The Sugar Maple will thrive in almost
all localities, except where the ground is damp or
boggy. No tree has more gorgeous autumn coloring,
as it varies in all shades of yellow, orange and scarlet
until the leaves finally fall.

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PENNSYLVANIA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION,

1012 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Entered at the Philadelphia Post-Office as second class matter.

EDITORIALS.

CONTENTS.

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Vice-Presidents, Wm. S. Harvey, James C. Haydon, Albert Lewis, the friends of forestry neglecting such important

that, if such be the animus which inspired the criticism, those who made it would surely be the gainers by joining in protecting forests, with the view of ultimately increasing the revenue obtainable from these grazing-lands.

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It is understood that President Roosevelt has planned to devote a part of his trip to visiting some of the Government forest preserves, and if, during this inspection, he decides to enjoy a day or two in hunting, the sensible people of the country will not misinterpret his motives. J. B. THE prospective generosity of the United States Government, in providing for reservoirs to increase the possibilities of irrigation, carries with it the necessity of protecting the forested areas to which such reservoirs are tributary. For, in impounding water, every encouragement should be given towards limiting the rapidity of the runoff from given drainage-areas.

The selection of the best sites for storagereservoirs and their construction demand careful study and time. Consequently, the anxiety of localities to have certain districts favored must be curbed, or the entire project may fall into disrepute. The trite saying, that "hind site is better than foresight," will apply to the location and construction of storage-reservoirs. It is much easier for a critic to point out errors in location, capacity or design, after a dam is in use, than it is for an engineer to go on new ground and locate the best possible site, or to decide the design for a dam, or to determine the most advantageous volume to be stored.

Similarly, defects in construction are easily pointed out after they develop; but it is more difficult to provide against possible deficiencies, unless ample time is taken in advance to study the character of materials and local conditions which may influence the permanency of the structures. Above all, the highest engineering skill is essential in determining the storage available, the character of dam, the spillway required, etc.

We sincerely hope that Mr. Newell, the hydrographer of the United States Geological Survey, to whom these contemplated reservoirs are committed, will not allow local enthusiasm or political influence to force him to conclusions in advance of most mature consideration. He has a difficult problem to solve, needs the co-operation of all good citizens, and is entitled to the patience of all who look for local benefit from the creation of impounding reservoirs. J. B.

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upon what has been accomplished in the State of Pennsylvania, and directs attention to the importance of maintaining liberal forested areas. We trust that either of the days designated— April 3d and April 17th-may be generally observed and many trees planted. Where a tree cannot be planted, one that is growing may be benefited by digging about it or cleansing it of destructive or injurious parasites.

Arbor Days serve a good purpose if they do no more than attract public attention to tree-growth and care, and excite interest in forest growth and forest protection. J. B.

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MARCH 24th, the Harrisburg evening papers warned the citizens of a coming flood in the Susquehanna, stating that this was to be the highest freshet of the season, and would reach the danger point. It was further predicted that this flood would be of short duration unless more rain fell. There are several things noteworthy about this statement, namely, a coming flood as the result of rain; in the second place, it was one of several; in the third place, that it would be of short duration; and in the fourth place, the most important point was by inference, that the water which went out of the country from this freshet would not be here in the country when it was needed in the period of summer or autumn droughts.

There is a good deal in all this which may well cause our Legislators profound thought. It is their duty, and as a rule they have well responded to it, to provide in advance for any coming ills to the State. Every acre of ground, the purchase of which has been made possible by their broadminded statesmanship as a part of the State Forest Reservation, has been a protection to the future interests of the State. When the hills which are now in possession of the Commonwealth are again covered with a growth of growing timber, these destructive freshets will be much less frequent. A look at any one of the turbid streams of the State which flows, through cleared land, will suggest to the thoughtful observer that here is the best fertility going out in the form of mud, to block our water courses, to change the channels of the river and to impede navigation. The one problem of all others which the farmer has to consider is, how shall the fertility of our farms be maintained? It is the one problem around which every other question revolves at nearly every farmers' gathering in the Commonwealth. seems ridiculous to discuss such small problems as, which takes away the greater degree of fertility from our soil the sale of butter or the sale of milk, when we are allowing this same fertility to be washed out every year, to the extent of thou

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sands of tons from want of proper protection to our barren highlands.

Economy is all right, but there is no economy in halting for an instant the magnificent progress the State was making in the purchase of land for forest reservation.

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Arbor-Day Proclamation.

In the Name and by the Authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A Proclamation.

THE SUCCESS which the Forestry Reservation Commission of Pennsylvania achieved in the acquisition of valuable forest-lands and in reclaiming the once wooded areas of our State has been a source of much encouragement to the people who are interested in the restoration of our forests and in

beautifying our parks and highways.

The lack of forest-lands is a menace to the water-supply and greatly affects the climatic conditions of the country. Everyone is under obligation to render aid in this important work, which benefits not only the State but the entire country. Nature alone cannot repair the injury, but it is necessary that we join with her in replacing the forests.

In order that a movement so essential and valuable may continue, and in order that our citizens may have an opportunity to contribute to this laudable work, by planting trees to protect our lands and beautify our streets and highways,

Pass in review every known force of nature over which we have any control, and there is nothing which promises so effectually to restrain the floods in frequency and in volumes, to preserve the fertility of our soils, and to equalize the waterflow of the Commonwealth throughout the year as the restoration of our forests. Yes, the freshet will be short-lived unless more rain comes. That is the common thing now, so short-lived, indeed, that the lumberman who starts his little sticks at the head-waters of the stream must often wait for years before they reach his mill, unless he is willing to send them by rail. The Williamsport Board of Trade, in the resolutions recently passed, expressed the sentiment of an overwhelming majority of the citizens of this State, when it said that the money spent in the acquisition of these forestry reservations was money well spent,' and urged "that the good work go on." This Commonwealth will never be properly protected in its agricultural interests, or in any interest associated with agriculture, until two millions of acres are in the possession of the State and covered with a thriving growth of timber. Yes, it costs money! So does every other good thing cost money. The only question is, whether it is worth the money as an investment to the Commonwealth, and upon this the people have already given their answer. "Let the good work go on!"' THE reappointment of Dr. J. T. Rothrock as Forestry Commissioner was received (as it deserved to be) with commendation from the press and people of the State. While we realize that the health of Dr. Rothrock interferes with his labors, he is too valuable an officer for the State to lose, and the present status of forest protection in Pennsylvania is such as to discourage any By the Governor : change in the administration of the Forestry Department. The Deputy Forestry Commissioner and additional clerk should relieve Dr. Rothrock of much of the labor connected with this department. J. B. *

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HOUSE BILL 47 authorized the appointment of a Deputy Forestry Commissioner and an additional clerk. The name of the present efficient clerk of the Forestry Department, Mr. Robert S. Conklin, has been sent in as Deputy Forestry Commissioner, and Mr. A. Elwyn Strode as clerk.

I, Samuel W. Pennypacker, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in accordance with law, do hereby designate and proclaim Friday, the third day of April, and Friday, the seventeenth day of April, A. D., 1903, to be observed as Arbor Days throughout the Commonwealth.

Two days are designated for the observance of this duty. Inasmuch as the climatic conditions may render one of those days more favorable for the purpose intended than the other, the selection between them is left with the citizens of the various sections of the Commonwealth.

Given under my hand and the great seal of the State at the City of Harrisburg, this third day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and three, and of the Commonwealth the one hundred and twenty-seventh.

SAMUEL W. PENNYPACKER.

FRANK M. FULLER,

Secretary of the Commonwealth.

The dimensions of a Large Black Oak Tree, standing on the Farm of the Estate of S. S. Detwiler, at Shenks Ferry, York County side, are: Circumference at four feet from ground, 14 feet; distance from ground to first limb, 24 feet; length of lower limb, from trunk, 49 feet; estimated height, 85

feet.

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