A tree, like all growing things, belongs, in a way, to all who enjoy it. But it is a splendid idea for you to have a tree that is definitely your own. A tree that is at its best during your birthday month will soon come to be a real member of the family, watched and cherished.
Many children plant their own trees. If your birthday happens to come in March or April, you can plant an oak or an elm, an apple or a maple, to celebrate the day, and as you grow, the tree grows with you. Presently you stop growing, but the tree goes on, and by the time you are a man or woman you will look at your tree and marvel at its size and beauty. It will some day give you a great thrill to tell some little child how you planted the acorn from which the oak grew, or the apple tree when it was only a whip. Many a grown man points with pride to some old tree that his grandfather planted.
The trees that lose their leaves in winter are called deciduous trees and these can be planted successfully only when they are dormant or asleep, which is in the early spring or late fall; but evergreen trees - all except the holly - can be planted at any time during the spring and fall. They must have plenty of water given them for the first year, and they will repay your care. Here is a list of trees and shrubs to plant for birthday months:
If you were born in May, plant a dogwood tree in April.
If you are a June child, plant a climbing rose in April or in the late fall before the ground freezes.
If you want a tree to do its best for you in July, plant a black cherry in April.
If August is your month, plant in April a pair of pale pink or white Rose of Sharon bushes.
In September a mountain ash is a lovely sight with all of its red berries. And ash planted early in April may not have berries for a year or two, but once it is started, your ash will not forget your birthdays.
In October a maple changes to gold or red, or an apple tree bears its gifts.
In November the little Christmas rose in a sheltered corner begins to bloom, or bittersweet is bright with fruit.
For the December baby the holly is at its best. January is the month when a white pine is a welcome friend amid the snow. In February a pussy-willow will greet you with its furry buds. In March you can bring in branches of forsythia, and they will burst into bloom. Now that it is April, you can choose for yourself, you April children, what shall be your birthday tree, shrub, or flower? Wodell.
Many children plant their own trees. If your birthday happens to come in March or April, you can plant an oak or an elm, an apple or a maple, to celebrate the day, and as you grow, the tree grows with you. Presently you stop growing, but the tree goes on, and by the time you are a man or woman you will look at your tree and marvel at its size and beauty. It will some day give you a great thrill to tell some little child how you planted the acorn from which the oak grew, or the apple tree when it was only a whip. Many a grown man points with pride to some old tree that his grandfather planted.
The trees that lose their leaves in winter are called deciduous trees and these can be planted successfully only when they are dormant or asleep, which is in the early spring or late fall; but evergreen trees - all except the holly - can be planted at any time during the spring and fall. They must have plenty of water given them for the first year, and they will repay your care. Here is a list of trees and shrubs to plant for birthday months:
If you were born in May, plant a dogwood tree in April.
If you are a June child, plant a climbing rose in April or in the late fall before the ground freezes.
If you want a tree to do its best for you in July, plant a black cherry in April.
If August is your month, plant in April a pair of pale pink or white Rose of Sharon bushes.
In September a mountain ash is a lovely sight with all of its red berries. And ash planted early in April may not have berries for a year or two, but once it is started, your ash will not forget your birthdays.
In October a maple changes to gold or red, or an apple tree bears its gifts.
In November the little Christmas rose in a sheltered corner begins to bloom, or bittersweet is bright with fruit.
For the December baby the holly is at its best. January is the month when a white pine is a welcome friend amid the snow. In February a pussy-willow will greet you with its furry buds. In March you can bring in branches of forsythia, and they will burst into bloom. Now that it is April, you can choose for yourself, you April children, what shall be your birthday tree, shrub, or flower? Wodell.
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| Poem illustrated. |
The Trees by John Martin
I turn away from my own fears,
And doubts and pain that come
with these;
Forgetful of all loss and tears,
My soul communes with trees.
Oh, understanding friends of mine,
There are no heights or depths in me
Your fearless patience can't divine,
Your wisdom cannot see.
Your roots have pierced the somber earth;
You've spread your branches into
Heaven;
Tempest and sunshine taught you
mirth;
You've suffered and forgiven.
Your spirit speaks the living word
Out of the very heart of things.
The thunder and the song of bird
Out of your being springs.
No matter what I ask, you give;
An unmoved, faithfulness is yours.
I need not fret, complain, or strive,
When such calm strength endures.
You taught the meaning of true
prayer;
You bound God's goodness close
to me.
The perfect Song of Life
is where
He put His living Tree.
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