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ASH, PRICKLiY—Zanthozyluni Americanum. 



This large shrub is also sonictinios called toothache-tree. It is in no way 

 nearly related to the mountain ash or the large forest trees called ashes. It 

 grows on rich bottom land. There are some small specimens in the nursery, 

 and in a sample hedge due north of the farm house. 



ASH, RE D—If^-axinus pubescens. 



This small tree too closely resembles the white ash. The leaves and the rest 

 of the annual growth are finely or velvety-pubercent. It grows on river bot- 

 toms. At the College, sam])lcs may be found, one in the grove south of the 

 east part of AVilliams hall, also on the flats near the rockery west of the green- 

 house, also two small trees west of the chemical laboratory and south of the 

 road bridge over the brook. 



ASH, SWAMP. 



See black ash. 



ASH, WATER. 



See black ash. 



ASH, WHITE— i<'/-aa;mM« Americana. 



This becomes a large tall tree, and has a wide range. It is quite common 

 in our State. It grows rapidly and thrives on a variety of soil, and has very 

 few enemies. It is one of our most valuable trees for cabinet-ware, finishing 

 off houses, and for farm implements, and for numerous other purposes where 

 strength, beauty, and elasticity are required. The seeds are easily obtained, 

 and are sure to grow. In my estimation, it is one of the best and most 

 promising trees to raise in Michigan for its timber. At the College a nice tree 

 grows a few rods southwest of Dr. Kedzie's house, also in tlie grove south of 

 Williams hall; also in the grove west of the arboretum; also east of north of 

 Williams hall about ten rods, and in the grove in the hollow north of College 

 hall. 



ASPEN, AMERICAN— PopwZus tremuloides. 



This small tree is common in many portions of the State. A tree stands in 

 tha hollow a little south of a line connecting the barns of Professor Cook and 

 Secretary Baird, also numerous specimens along the river bank opposite the 

 house of the President of the College. 



ASPEN, LARGE TOOTHED— Po^jwhis grandidentata. 



This tree is quite common about the neighborhood, where it acquires a diam- 

 ter of a foot or more. A specimen stands in the grove southwest of Williams 

 hall, also many specimens in the forest northwest of the College. 



ASPEN, WEEPING LARGE TOOTHED POPLAR— Pop?U«s grandidentata pendula. 



This is a weeping variety usually budded on Lombardy poplar. A specimen 

 stands west of a line on the lawn between Wells hall and the Chemical 

 Laboratory. 



BALM OF GILEAD FIR— ^6tes peclinaia. 



This comes from Europe, where it is highly esteemed. The leaves are 

 broader than those of our balsam-fir, which it much resembles. A specimen 



