Arboriculture 



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Norway Maple, Home of Thomas Taggart, Indianapolis, Ind. 



The Maples 



SUGAR MAPLE. (Acer Saccharinium) 



This is essentially a northern tree de- 

 lighting in a cool atmosphere and the 

 various soils found in hilly and even 

 mountainous regions of Canada and the 

 North eastern United States. 



Of the two forms of Maples, one form 

 grows in sw^amps, w^hile the other is 

 found on high lands. The sugar maple 

 does not dwell in stagnant water or ex- 

 cessively wet places, preferring rolling 



clay lands where drainage is possible. 



As an economic timber tree this 

 holds a high place, but our present 

 theme is special adaptability as park, 

 ornament and shade tree. 



To say that one tree is best for all 

 localities, w^ould probably be disputed 

 by others w^ho have favorites in trees. 

 Yet it w^ould be a difficult matter to find 

 a tree w^hich possesses so many excel- 

 lent qualities for shade as has the sugar 

 tree. 



Its form is perfect, foliage beautiful, 



