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Show Shade Tree Commission Plans Public Meeting for P.G. Citizens Stimulated by the current spring weather, the Pleasant Grove Shade Tree Commission has planned a public meeting at the city hall at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Thurs-day, March 31. According to Ford M. Paulson, commission chairman, the purpose pur-pose of the meeting is to: 1 Stimulate Pleasant Grove residents to plant desirable shade trees at private homes, schools, churches, recreation areas and along public streets. 2 Give advice in the selection of trees, soils, planting, care and culture. 3 Take orders for shade trees on a cooperative, reduced price plan. 4 Make a survey of the trees adaptable to local soil and climatic cli-matic conditions, with respect to size, beauty, hardiness and liv-ability. liv-ability. For the benefit of those interested, inter-ested, Mr. Paulson listed the following fol-lowing trees as recommended by Ernest Reimschiissel of the Brig-ham Brig-ham Young University. Ginko, Thorntess Honey Locust, Norway Maple, Schwedler Maple, Golden Rain Tree, Little Leaf Linden. Lin-den. Ruby Horsechestnut, Burr Oak, American Elm, Globe Locust, Common Hackberry, Sycamore Maple and Common Horsechestnut. Horsechest-nut. In conformity with a proclamation proclam-ation by Governor George D. Clyde, Mayor Burton H. Adams has designated the week prior to the last Friday in April (Arbor Day) as "Utah Tree Week." The Governor has called upon all schools, institutions, organizations organiza-tions and families to observe this week in an appropriate manner. "This observance is worthy in the light of the great importance of trees to the welfare of the people of Utah," he said. Utah Tree Week offers an opportunity op-portunity to study the many aspects as-pects of the value of trees, Mr. Paulson said. |