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October 12, 1888
Semi Weekly South Kentuckian
Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky
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Professor Ann Gray attributes the Lombardy poplar's popularity in Italy and Germany to its role as an effective, cheap lightning conductor, advising planting near buildings in moist soil to protect against strikes.
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Lombardy Poplar.
Professor Ann Gray observed that the reason which lies at the bottom of the popularity of the Lombardy poplar in preference to other Lombardy trees in Italy and Germany up to a certain height is that it is a good conductor of lightning. An old fashioned Lombardy poplar, by its height, by its complete covering of twigs and small branches, and their foliage, down almost to the ground, and by its sappy wood, makes a capital lightning rod, and a cheap one. Happily no one can patent it and bring it round in a wagon and insist upon trying it. To make it surer the tree should stand in moist ground or near water, for wet ground is a good conductor and dry soil a poor one. It is recommended to plant a Lombardy poplar near the house and another close to the barn. If the ground is dry the nearer the well the better, except for the nuisance of the roots that will get into it.
—Boston Budget.
Professor Ann Gray observed that the reason which lies at the bottom of the popularity of the Lombardy poplar in preference to other Lombardy trees in Italy and Germany up to a certain height is that it is a good conductor of lightning. An old fashioned Lombardy poplar, by its height, by its complete covering of twigs and small branches, and their foliage, down almost to the ground, and by its sappy wood, makes a capital lightning rod, and a cheap one. Happily no one can patent it and bring it round in a wagon and insist upon trying it. To make it surer the tree should stand in moist ground or near water, for wet ground is a good conductor and dry soil a poor one. It is recommended to plant a Lombardy poplar near the house and another close to the barn. If the ground is dry the nearer the well the better, except for the nuisance of the roots that will get into it.
—Boston Budget.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Lombardy Poplar
Lightning Conductor
Tree Protection
Natural Lightning Rod
What entities or persons were involved?
Professor Ann Gray
Where did it happen?
Italy And Germany
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Key Persons
Professor Ann Gray
Location
Italy And Germany
Story Details
Professor Ann Gray explains the popularity of the Lombardy poplar due to its effectiveness as a natural lightning conductor, recommending planting them near houses and barns in moist ground.