Arbor Day, in the United States and Canada, a day set apart (differing in the different states) for the planting of shade trees, shrubs, &c. by school children. Trees for transplanting are given by farmers and others; or excursions are made to the nearest wood, and saplings brought back. See FESTIVALS.
Arbor Day
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