Introduction 2
Origin of Arbor Day 2
Readings for Arbor Day 3
About Trees—(J. Sterling Morton)3
Leaves, and What They Do5
Bryant, the Poet of Trees 8
Forest Hymn—(Bryant) 8
James Russell Lowell 9
The Oak—(James Russell Lowell) 9
What One Tree is Worth 11
Enduring Character of the Forests—(Susan Fenimore Cooper) 11
The Popular Poplar Tree—(Blanch Willis Howard)12
Forestry and the Need of It—(Hon. Adolph LenÉ) 12
Tree Weather Proverbs13
Flowers13
Arbor Day Celebrations 14
Growing Observance of Arbor Day14
States and Territories Observing Arbor Day15
Encouraging Words15
The Best Use of Arbor Day16
Trees in Their Leafless State18
Programme for Arbor Day 19
I. Exercises in the School Room19
II. The March24
III. Exercises at the Tree Planting25

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