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ornament. The wood is remarkably compact and hard, and were it not 

 for the small size of the tree, would be valuable. 



Crab Apple — Pyrus Coronaria. 



This common small tree is. attractive when covered with its highly 

 fragrant rose-colored blossoms. Wood hard, fine compact grain, but 

 the tree is too small for the wood to be of much practical value. Well 

 worthy of a place in extensive grounds. 



Mountain' Ash — P. Americana. 



This popular ornament to our yards, is found groAving in the northern 

 part of the State, and as far south as 43'* lat. The wood is useless. 



Ash — Fraxinus. 

 This genus comprises several tall, straight trees, with valuable wood 

 and handsome foliage. It mostly grows in rich, damp soil. It bears 

 transplanting well. The seed may be planted either in the fall or spring. 



White Ash — Fraxln us Acuminata. 



A large, interesting tree, which combines utility with beauty in an 

 eminent degree. The wood possesses strength, suppleness and elasticity, 

 which renders it valuable for a great variety of uses. It is extensively 

 employed in carriage manufacturing; for various agricultural imple- 

 ments ; is esteemed superior to any other wood for oars ; excellent for 

 fuel. The White Ash grows rapidly, and in open ground forms one of 

 the most lovely trees that is to be found. The foliage is clean and hand- 

 some, and in the autumn turns from its bright green to a violet purple 

 hue, which adds materially to the beauty of our autumnal sylvan scenery. 

 It is richly deserving our special care and protection, and will amply 

 repay all labor and expense bestowed on its cultivation. 



Black Ash — F. Samhucifolia. 

 Another tall, graceful and well known species of Ash. The wood is 

 used for making baskets, hoops, &c. ; when thoroughly dry, affords a 

 good article of fuel. Deserves to be cultivated in low, rich, swampy 

 situations, where more useful trees will not thrive. 



WALNUT. 

 The Walnut Family includes the Hickories with the Walnuts proper. 

 The latter bear transplanting well, while the former recjuire great care. 

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