If any of the trees planted under the provisions of this article shall die or be of imperfect growth, the same shall be replaced in planting season and by March 25 of each year by the owner or owners of the lot or piece of ground in front of which the trees may have died or become of imperfect growth. In case of neglect thereof on the part of the owner or owners, the Street Superintendent shall replace the same in manner and with like effect as provided in § 19-101.
(`90 Code, § 19-57)