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MAPLES. 



A family of beautiful trees, which bear transplanting well ; even those 

 of from six to eight inches in diameter, can, without difficulty, be suc- 

 cessfully transplanted. Grows in almost any well-drained soil, free from 

 stagnant water. The seed should be planted in the fall, as soon as ripe ; 

 they require but a slight covering. 



Sugar Maple — Acer Saccharinum. 



This well-known and noble tree is found growing abundantly in many 

 sections of the State. The wood is close-grained and susceptible of a 

 beautiful polish, which renders it valuable for many kinds of furniture, 

 more especially the varieties known as Bird's-eye and Curled Maples. — 

 The wood lacks the durability of the oak ; consequently, is not valuable 

 for purposes where it will be exposed to the weather. For fuel, it ranks 

 next to Hickory. The sugar manufactured from this tree aflfords no in- 

 considerable resource for the comfort and even wealth of many sections 

 of the northern States, especially those newly settled, where it would be 

 difficult and expensive to procure their supply from a distance. As an or- 

 namental tree, it stands almost at the head of the catalogue. The foliao-e 

 is beautiful, compact, and free from the attacks of insects. It puts forth its 

 yellow blossoms early, and in the autumn the leaves change in color, and 

 show the most beautiful tints of red and yellow long before they fall. — 

 Worthy of especial attention for fuel and ornament — well adapted for 

 street planting. 



Ked Maple — A. Riibrum,. 



Another fine maple, of more rapid growth than the foregoing species. 

 With wood rather lighter, but quite as valuable for cabinet-work — for 

 fuel not quite so valuable. The young trees bear transplanting even bet- 

 ter than other maples. Though highly ornamental, this tree hardly 

 equals the first named species. It puts forth, in early spring, its scarlet 

 blossoms before a leaf has yet appeared. Well adapted for street planting. 



Mountain Maple — A. SpicaUim. 



A small, bj-anching tree, or rather shrub, found growing in clumps. — 

 Not worthy of much attention. 



