Large Yeiv Tree^ &c. 409 



which at the height of 6 feet measured 12 feet in girth. The fruit 

 this year is rather a meagre crop, but I have noticed one remark- 

 able exception — also a large tree — where the nuts seemed almost as 

 plentiful as the leaves. 



Some short distance from the above-mentioned walnut trees grows a 

 fine park specimen of the Canadian maple, which at 1 foot from the base 

 measures in girth 15 feet 1 inch, and at 5 feet, 11 feet 5 inches, with 

 a spread of branches of 1)2 feet, while the entire height is about ^h 

 feet. The remarkable feature of this tree is the different tinge the 

 leaves assume during the spring, summer, and autumn; in spring 

 being pale buff-coloured ; in summer, a bright green ; while at the 

 present time about half of the foliage is a bright copper colour, while 

 the other half retain their summer green. This is the only specimen 

 of the Canadian maple that I have met with ; can any of your readers 

 say whether it is planted to any extent in this country ? if so, where 

 good specimens are to be found, if any of the timber has been used 

 from this variety, with any other particulars of which they may be in 

 possession. 



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