Sir, – Fiona Gartland's article (Home News, November 21st) was a most informative and welcome explanation for "how" and "why" the leaves on our trees turn from green to the most spectacular colours in autumn. This year the palette of colours could only be described as magical.
In many parts of the world there are only two seasons – the dry season and the wet season – whereas in Ireland autumn is an event.
Some years ago I experienced autumn in New England, which is reputed to own the classic ensemble of autumn colours, but ours could be regarded as rather exceptional for this part of the world. In Vermont the fall brings out thousands of “leaf peepers” – let us enjoy our special autumn trees before the show is over. – Yours, etc,
MARY RIGNEY,
Kilgobbin Road,
Stepaside, Dublin 18.