BETULA. (birch.) 

 ALBA PENDULA ELEGANS, 



At the Paris Universal Exposition in 18G7, this tree attracted marked attention, being 

 exhibited there for the first time. The accompanyiua; engraving gives a correct idea of its 

 habit of growth. The branches nm directly towards tlie ground, parallel with the stem. 

 Its elegant pendulous habit, beautiful foliage and branches, entitle it to be regarded as one 

 of the greatest acquisitions of many years in this class. 



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