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Planting commemorative trees is a long-held tradition of the OHA. National Tree Day on September 26 will see 19 caliper bur oaks will be planted by the districts. A photo of each ceremony will be sent to the Queen.
F
rom the very beginning in 1906, the Ontario Horticultural Association has always considered the planting of trees
as a worthy and important part of its man- date. In 1915, the public saw the planting of
trees along the sides of Ontario Provincial highways after the Ontario Horticultural Association lobbied the provincial govern- ment. To commemorate the Coronation of
George V1 in 1937, many societies in On- tario planted some 10,000 acorns that were sent from the grounds of Windsor Castle. One seedling oak and two acorns were sent to each society. Those oaks became known as the Coronation Oaks and can still be found today. One in Coronation Park in Strathroy lasted until 2010. In 1944, the Ontario Horticulture Asso-
ciation participated in the shipment of maple trees to the Imperial War Graves Commis- sion for the planting of those maples in the cemeteries where Canadian soldiers were buried. In 1954, horticulturists in 93 societies
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planted Royal Oak seedlings to promote trees for the next generation. Junior hor- ticulturist improved Callander by planting a Royalty Crabapple tree at each school in that area (Greater North Bay Nipissing). During 1958, the Ontario Horticultural Association was active and responsible for the planting of 50 red maples, 250 silver maples, 200 white birch and 1,500 white pine in the province of Ontario. In 1966, the Ontario Horticultural Asso-
ciation distributed 1,000 Royalty Crabapple trees to the 19 association districts of Ontar- io and planted one large flowering crabapple in Kew (botanical) Gardens in England and another one at Wisley, the Royal Society’s
Garden. This garden was 30 miles north of London, England. During 1967, the Pelham (Niagara South)
Horticultural Society and its 132 members planted shade trees and numerous flowering crabapples and large flowering cherry trees in Centennial Park. During the same year, the Port Colborne Society planted maples, oaks, catalpas, crabapples and flowering cherry trees in Lakeview Park. Also, the Thorold Society planted 30 “Royalty” cra- bapple trees at various churches, schools and park that year. Our interest in planting trees continues.
The Ontario Horticulture Association will grant a society up to $100 dollars toward the purchase of a tree for their community. This grant is offered to a maximum of 25 societies per year. In 2012, 17 horticultural societies in On-
tario will plant trees with Ontario Horticul- tural Association assistance. Tree grants will go to French River, North York, Tilbury, Woodbridge, Kirkland Lake, Harriston, Russell, Streetsville, Durham, Greater Otta- wa Garden, Ridgetown. Dutton/Dunwich, London Fanshawe, Paris, Deep River, West Carlton and Pembroke. Next year the tree grants for Ontario Hor- ticultural Societies will be increased to $200 dollars to reflect the rising cost of trees. It is hoped that more societies will be interested in applying for the grants and in planting trees in their communities. To commemorate the Queen’s 2012
Jubliee, each of the 19 districts will be plant- ing a 250 cm caliper bur oak. With assistance from Landscape Ontario in procuring the trees, they will all be planted on September 26 which is National Tree Day. A photo of each planting ceremony will be sent to the Queen. `
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Plant a tree for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee By Kees Stryland, Past president , Ontario Horticulture Association
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