Ten free trees offered to new Aug. members

Everyone who joins The National Arbor Day Foundation during August, 2007 will receive 10 free white flowering dogwood trees.

The free trees are part of the nonprofit foundation's Trees for America campaign, a program dedicated to environmental stewardship through the planting of trees.

"The white flowering dogwoods will add year-round beauty to homes and neighborhoods," said John Rosenow, president of the Arbor Day Foundation. "Dogwoods have showy spring flowers, scarlet autumn foliage, and red berries that attract songbirds all winter."

The trees will be shipped postpaid between October 15 and December 10, at the right time for planting. The 6-to 12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge. Planting instructions are enclosed with each shipment of trees.

Members of the Arbor Day Foundation will also receive The Tree Book, which includes information about tree planting and care.

To receive the free trees, send a $10 membership contribution to Ten Dogwoods, National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410, by August 31, 2007 or join online at www.arborday.org.