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 THE BEECH (Fagus grandi folia) 



This beautiful native tree is one of the hardiest nut trees in 

 Canada. It is found in Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Nova 

 Scotia, Quebec and Ontano. In Ontario it is said to occur as far 

 north and west as the eastern end of Lake Superior. 



TEE GINKGO (Ginkgo biloba) 



This interesting tree from Eastern Asia has been planted sparingly 

 in several provinces in Canada. There are fine specimens in Montreal, 

 some of which are bearing fruit, and fruiting trees have also been 

 located in Hamilton, St. Catherines and Chatham, Ontario. The pnlp 

 surrounding the ginkgo nut or pit lias an unpleasant odor and' con- 

 sequently it is not likely to become popular with most people. The 

 striking habit of growth and the peculiar shape of the leaves make 

 this tree a desirable one and therefore it lias been rather widely 

 though not abundantly planted. 



