Show Arbor Day I April 1st is called all fools day That will not be applicable to the citizens of Utah who respond to the governors I proclamation and engage in plan ting trees for public and private benefit II Arbor Day is a good idea for anyplace any-place Trees are wanted in every town and village of Utah Even Salt Lake city is in a much worse condition in this respect re-spect than it was many years ago Many very old fruit trees need removing or re grafting Orchards have been much neglected neg-lected New varieties of fruit ought to be put into the lots where there is space for them and a general renovation of orchards is a necessity Shade trees are wanted for the sidewalks side-walks Some of the very old stock should be cut down The kinds that give the best shade and the least annoyance ought to be substituted The old cottonwoods with their fluff floating in the air and the mulberries with their berries staining the ground are public nuisances Let us have better kinds and more of them Ornamental trees and shrubs are wanted I for gardens and to beautify spots where they can be planted A general movement move-ment for these improvements will prove of great value to the public and especially to those who make them Not only in the cities but in some of the distant towns of this Territory tree planting is an actual necessity Turnout Turn-out friends on Arbor Day and fill this fC long felt want Everybody can plant or contribute one tree Dont forget the day and be ready with the trees |