Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 233
A CARPET OF CHRISTMAS GREEN IN THE WOODS.Shown by the fence. Detail at the lower right. If improperly done, the effect is bad; if done ina scientific way, it is not only commendable, but «73 174 NATURE AND SCIENCE FOR YOUNG FOLKS [Dec, is one of the best methods of promoting the causeof forestry.… … A HOLLY TREE. therefore, urgent in its plea for preserving theforests, approves of the liberal use of evergreentrees in Christmas decorations. Ex-Forester Gif-ford Pinchot says: Yes, it is consistent and proper that the cus-tom should be maintained. Trees are for use, andthere is no other purpose…
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