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may be seen southwest a few rods from Collesje hall, also one near the big 

 stone, also north of College hall a few rods. Tliesc were set by Professor W. 

 W. Tracv. The first nuts were borne in the year 1877. 



CHESTNUT, DWARF Oil ONE-SEEDED. 



See Chinquapin. 



Cai'SQU AVIS -Castanea pumila. 



This interesting shrub or small tree grows naturally in Ohio and Pennsylva- 

 nia. Some specimens have flowered in the arboretum. 



CHESTNUT, liORSE—Aesculux hippocaslanum. 



This tree is a native of Europe and Asia, and is in no way nearly related to 

 the common chestnut. Tlic Buckeye in the southern part of the State is quite 

 inferior to the above in appearance. On clay land it seems to thrive well, but 

 2iot on sandy or gravelly soil. On the grounds of the State Capitol there are 

 some good thrifty specimens. At the College on sandy places trees have gen- 

 erally died after a few years. A specimen stands northwest of College hall six 

 or ten rods; others will be set on the clay land farther west. The round head 

 of a well grown specimen, the drooping compound leaves of seven leaflets each, 

 and the long erect lantern-shaped clusters of white flowers, give the tree a 

 striking appearance unlike anything else. 



COFFEE. TREE, KE'SIUCKY-G.ipmwcladus Canadensis. 



This is in its prime farther south, though I have seen a tall tree eighteen 

 inches in diameter as far north as Grand Ledge. It is not well known by 

 the mass of the people. It is remarkable for its few thick, stumpy limbs, and 

 large compound leaves. The tree sometimes bears large, thick, heavy pods au 

 inch and a half wide by four inches in length. The wood is rose colored, 

 showing the grain well. It is quite handsome when nicely finished. Two 

 trees are within twenty rods and west of north of College hall, also north of 

 and within two rods of the well, also along the Cedar river. 



COTTONWOOD— PopK^Hs monUifera. 



This rapid growing tree has very little to recommend it for timber, shade, 

 shelter or ornament. A staminate tree may be seen half way between college 

 hall and the house of Professor Beal, also in the road nearly opposite the dwell- 

 ing house on the farm of IJr. Miles. A i)istillate tree stands on the flats near 

 the rockery Avest of the greenhouse. There is another species, known as cot- 

 tonwood, which has not been found in this neighborhood. 



CRAB- APPLE, AMERICAN— P.VJM* coronaria. 



This small hardy tree is remarkable for the fragrance of its beautiful rose- 

 colored flowers. It is well worth a place in every yard of any extent. At the 

 College it is used, to a small extent, for a hedge ; also a tree is found south of 

 the west steps by College hall. 



CRANBERRY-TREE. 



See .snow-ball. 



CUCUMBER-TREE— iV/ayno^ta acuminala. 



This tree is known farther south, but I have been unable to find it in the 



