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= of JOTI IESE ESET PR i JETER TIERS 4 Rr WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 1924 ROAD PLANTING IDEA FOSTERED Jens Jensen Explains Plan for Making Country Highways Attractive A TRUE INSPIRATION Lanes Preferable to "Ave- nues of Monarchies" Editor's Note: Jens Jensen, one of America's leading landscape architects, the man who has had most to do with the development of Chicago's wonder- ful park system since 1890, was re- sponsible for the beautification of the Ideal Section of the Lincoln Highway. He is a pioneer in roadside beautifi- cation in America. He is a resident of Wilmette. By JENS JENSEN Roadside planting should be a part of the general character of the land- scape so that the roads themselves do not appear as a definite line apart from the rest of the landscape, but a means to an end that is in sympathy with its surroundings. The highways are the points from which the traveler sees and enjoys the surrounding country. It is therefore, of importance that the roadside planting does not shut out adjacent lands. Out on the plains, the open country and the freedom of it 1s a real charm and inspiration. Even roadsides lined with rows of trees in the Avenue fashion would be a mis- take. This not only would change the broad expanse of prairie country, but would tend to checkerboard the prairie landscape. Defines American Highways Scattered trees planted promiscuous- ly along the highway, as one sees them in the forest, are more in keeping with our landscape and with the American mind than stately avenues of monarchies. It is rather lanes that we want, or "pikes," as they are called in the South, where trees seem to. en- joy the roadside and each others com- pany. There is nothing stiff or set about it. A lane or pike is tolerant even to the shy but sweet violet that may be permitted to scatter its per- fume along the highway. I have seen pikes in Kentucky that come as near to what I consider a beautiful Ameri- can highway as anything I know of. They are serviceable, beautiful and cool on hot summer days. Native plants of all sorts find a happy home along these roadsides and give their beauty and their wonderful message to the passerby, and in them nest our birds that thrill us with their songs. We want this expression of freedom along the open road. We want shadows and we want sunlight. We want the comfort of shady lanes and we want the beautiful outlooks over the surrounding country. Plant Native Vegetation All roadside planting should be de- termined and based on the country and its native vegetation through which the road winds its way. In this way the roadside planting will become a part of the general landscape and en- 2 : i hance the beauty of its surroundings as far as this is possible for a high-! way to do. 0 lowland landscape are of a widely dif- ferent character than prairie or hilly | country and the vegetation fitting for these different types of landscapes are equally as different. Never have I seen a white oak prettier and the landscape nobler by the oak being a part of it, than on one beautiful May day in Missouri with the oak crowned with golden tassels against the.blue sky. It is just one instance where the oak or any other tree will bring out its greatest beauty when planted in a fitting situation. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Public notice is hereby given that the capital stock of Winnetka Trust & Savings Bank has been incredsec from $35,000 to $50,000: Car WINNETKA TRUST & SAVINGS BANK, By A. D. HERRMANN as its Cashier. Adv.-- T17-3tc For instance, swamp or: Every plant has its proper place in the out-of-doors. To find this place is worth while because here it reveals its greatest beauty and gives us joy in the fullest measure. Trees adapted to their environs may grow to great age and nobility and in this way high- way planting will become a most im- portant task in the making of our rural landscapes. This points to an- other important matter--the designing and supervision of the work. It is a matter of great importance, a matter that requires great knowledge of plant life as well as the vision of the artist. Important as City Planning Roadside planting, the development of state reservations, and rural parks are equal in importance to city plan- ning and are far greater in scope and vision than the latter. A period of great cultural advancement is always measured by the vision and the out- look for the future. Roadside plant- ing belongs to such a period. It is pioneer work with us, but it is a part of a great cultural movement of our people. INSTALL OFFICERS OF REBEKAH LODGE Wilmette Rebekah Lodge, No. 610, IL O. O. F, held its installation of officers recently at which Ida E. Sher- man, past president of the Rebekah State assembly, conducted the install- ing ceremonies, assisted by other of- ficers of the local district. Officers installed at the impressive ceremonies were : Alma Mergenthaler, noble grand; |; Mattie Kurz, vice-grand; Hannah Lange, chaplain ; Katherine Herberholz recording secretary; Kathryn Klemm, financial secretary; Elsie Cunningham, treasurer; Fred Thompson, warden; Alice Bailey, conductor; Minnie L. Kuelzow, right supporter to noble grand; Laura Hill, left supporter to noble grand; Della Kruppa, right supporter to vice-grand; Elizabeth Krysanitz, left supporter to vice-grand ; Florence Ward, inside guardian; Vic- tor Hill, outside guardian; Gertrude Knobel, musician. Minnie L. Kuelzow, retiring noble grand and past noble grand of Banner Lodge, received a beautiful token of esteem presented by the installing officers, each retiring officer of the lodge received a recognition pin, and all outgoing and incoming officers were given many gifts. The Wilmette lodge has experienced a remarkable growth since its institu- tion on April 11, 1923. To Install Sewer, Water on Development Property An application by the Kenilworth Realty association for permits to in- stall sewerage, water and gas systems || in the Community Development sub- division was granted by the Village |! board of their regular OAK TERRACE LAUNDRY KIDS CLEANERS AND DYERS - RIGH | QUALITY trustees at | THESE REASONS WE FEEL SURE SUFFICE -- HIGH QUALITY BUT § B LOW IN PRICE B | you will find our wet wash | method a very restful plan. We do the washing and we do it | | mighty well. 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