NAPOLEONIC WILLOWS
to the Eorroa ox th» pbebs. Sir, —I cannot let the occasion pass without sending you a few lines regarding Napoleonic willows. It is now 85 • years ago since one of these trees was planted at Rangiora. It was brought from Akaroa by my uncle, Mr Knowles, of Glen Tui Station, and he gave it to my father. It was planted beside the house at- the old homestead by the oak trees on the Woodend point. Although old age seems to be creeping on, it is in a fair state of preservation. As time went on it flourished and grew up, and when visibility was clear, it was quite a landmark. being seen for ipany miles. No doubt this was the first that was planted at Rangiora, and therefore is the parent tree of all in the district, as many cuttings were given away at different periods.—Yoiirs, etc., C. LEECH, Rangiora, August 21. 1939.
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Press, Volume LXXV, Issue 22795, 22 August 1939, Page 13
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