Box 13, Folder 12, Document 79

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CITY OF ATLANTA

DEPARTMENT of PARKS

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JACK Cc. DELIUS
GENERAL MANAGER

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Drought and Trees

WE HAVE had a dry spring, broken by only .
_ a few damp and cool spells. This could
forecast a long summer drought.

Droughts are uncomfortable things to a
city dweller and down-right tragic to a farmer.
Dry years usually are very hot, and we suf-
fer financially and physically. :

You can prepare for a drought by mulching
your garden and your shrubs in order to con-
serve moisture.

Whoever takes care of the trees along
downtown streets can start getting ready right
now. In a normally wet year these trees
need more water and attention than they have
been in the habit of getting. They need cultiva-
tion and more frequent watering than we have
been giving them,

In a dry year this sort of care is impera- |
tive. Else a substantial investment is going i ’
be lost.

EARL. “PRIVATE RP lodeRTY OLONERS
WI WADE “Xo. MAW TALRO
Wrhese Tees.

We were not athorized any personnel or equipment
to maintain these trees. More are being planted

everyday.