Garland Globe | 1909-11-06 | Page 3 | Value of Trees in Towns

Value of Trees In Towns. "Tho planting of trees In streets -nnd public places is a suro means ot increasing tho healthfulncss of a jf'l town, as well ns adding to its beauty. 11 But," says a writer in Building Worid, 21 "not all trees aro suitable for town planting; and in ordor to Insuro sue-cess, sue-cess, n nursery In which to grow the selected trees should bo established , in tho neighborhood. London nppeare to bo well provided In this respect Tho London county council maintains Its own nurseries, and largo tracts ol . 'H ground at Avery Hill aro reserved for rearing of young trees, whoso ultl- 31 mato destinations nro tho various parks and public gardens of the metropolis."