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NORWAY SPRUCE. 



In form of tree, shaping of the branches and the leaves, and in color, winter 

 and summer, one of the best. An upright grower, tall, and all looking alike. 

 Very good for a wind-break. Never split or broken by sleet. When 12 or 15 

 years old it takes on a drooping habit, which adds to its peculiar beauty and makes 

 one of the best high wind-breaks. Should be planted 15 feet apart each way. The 

 Norway spruces now look as if they might be good for a century or more. 



AUSTRIAN riNE 



Grows very strong for 20 years. After that it is a scraggy nuisance. 



SCOTCH PINE. 



Makes a large growth for 2-5 years, and then becomes a scrag. 



AMERICAN ARBOR VllJi. 



A few for lasting ornaments. Of the other var'eties of this species, a few on 

 the lawn. 



IRISH JUNIPER 



Is a beauty for, say 15 years, and then should be removed. 



BALSAM I'IR. 



A very good evergreen, but not to be long-lived here. Trees 33 years old look 

 as if they were of age. Of 



NATIVE TREES 



The burr-oak starts slow, but soon becomes a good grower. Handsome, a good 

 shade tree and best for timber. Plant it and wait ; it will reward you and it will 

 pay you, and be here for the coming generations. 



RED ELM. 



There are some fine and large. One of the best natives for shade, and haa 

 much of its own style and beauty. It also is a tree for the generations. 



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SYCAMORE. 



We have 30 years old, 70 feet high and 15 inches in diameter ; sound, healthy 

 and quite handsome the year round. Evidently they are here to stay. 



BLACK AND WHITE WALNUT 



Are for timber a failure here. Not good for shade or shelter. Both bear plenty of 

 nuts. The 



ASH 



Is doing well. A good, neat, clean tree. 



THE SOFT MAPLE 



Grows very fast. Shade, shelter, beauty and summer firewood. Evidently not 

 to be very long-lived, though trees 33 years old are still vigorous. Splits too easy. 



HARD MAPLE. 



A part of the importation of 1859 was a few very small haid maples. To-day 

 they are 12 to 15 inches in diamtter. 10 ftet high, and look as if they might last a 



