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Free Trees AvailablePublished Wednesday, September 10, 1997 in the Nevada County PicayuneTen free trees will be given to each person who joins The National Arbor Day Foundation during September 1997. The free trees are part of the nonprofit Foundation's Trees for America campaign. The ten trees are the American Redbud, White Pine, Sugar Maple, White Flowering Dogwood, Pin Oak, Red Maple, Birch, Silver Maple, Red Oak, and Colorado Blue Spruce. "These trees were selected to provide benefits every season of the year: lovely spring flowers, cool summer shade, spectacular autumn colors, and winter berries and nesting sites for songbirds," John Rosenow, the Foundation's president, said. The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting between October 1 and December 10 with enclosed planting instructions. The six to twelve inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge. Members also receive a subscription to the Foundation's colorful bimonthly publication, Arbor Day, a membership card, and The Tree Book with information about tree planting and care. To become a member of the Foundation and to receive the free trees, send a $10 membership contribution to TEN TREES, National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410, By September 30, 1997. Search | Nevada County Picayune by date | Gurdon Times by date |
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