Chap. 637.-—An ACT to encourage the planting of trees by authorizing the gov-
ernor to designate a day as arbor day.

Approved April 2, 1902.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That the governor
shall annually, in the spring, designate by official proclamation a day to
be designated as “arbor day,” to be observed throughout the State as a
day of planting of trees, shrubs, and vines about the houses and along
the highways, and about public grounds in this State, thus contributing
to the wealth, comfort, and attractions of the State.

2. This act shall be in force from its passage.