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its recuperative power enables it to make splendid growth and a per- 

 fectly synnuetrical croA^al in a single season after pruning. In these 

 day& of boulevards and tree planting in connexion witli garden citie^ 

 &c., the Plane finds popular favour, as it did with the Komans and the 

 Greeks many centuries ago. It thrives best in a temperate climate. 



Others which possess desirable qualities in a somewhat lesser degree 

 are varieties of the Elm (Ulmus), Oak (Quercus), and Poplar (Populus) 

 lamiiies. Perhaps the European Elm (T'. campesfris) and U. suberosci 

 are the best of the elms. 



The Oak family, although desirable from many points of view, is 

 the host of a troublesome scale insect {Flanclioiria qutrcicola), which if 

 not eradicated proves fatal to growth and ultimately will kill trees at- 

 tacked. The Oak thrives best in a cool climate. 



The Silver Poplar (Populus alba) is worthy of more consideration 

 for street decoration and shade. The opposite page shows a row of 

 these beautiful trees at Sheriff's Bridge, Castlemaine. Both the Poplar 

 and the Elm, in addition to the Oak, like a deep, cool, uoist soil. 



Por park planting the conditions recommended for street trees 

 should apply also to the planting of avenues in parks, with the exception, 

 perhaps, of narroAv walks. These should be lined on either side with 

 erect growers such as the Lombardy Poplar {Populus pyramidalis). 

 This variety makes a raosit effective appearance, contrasting strongly 

 with the more spreading varieties. The accompanying plate shows 

 a splendid walk in the Fitzroy Gardens lined on either side with this 

 poplar. The varieties mentioned will also be suitable for general 

 shade purposes. 



The requirements of the particular location will, of course, dominate 

 the choice of varieties in other situations. Such qualities as size, 

 shape, colour of foliage, &c., will be considered according to the position 

 and the effect desired. It is also advisable, where possible, to study 

 what trees do well under local conditions of soil and climate. In the 

 hot, dry districts in the northern parts of the State it will be found that 

 the Currajong {Brachi/chiton pojndneus) and Pepper Tree {Schinus 

 molle) do well. The latter, however, is a very gross feeder. 



Other trees worthy of consideration in the temperate parts of the 

 State are Cedriis deodara, Cedrus aflantica, Cupressus Latnhertimia, 

 C . Lawsoniana, C . tonilosa — the Cupressus family makes sulendid wind- 

 breaks and tall hedges — 7ac/,rira?ida mimosaefollf/ (which likes a sheltered 

 position), Photinia eriohotrya, Moreton Bay Fig (Ficus macrophylla), 

 Silky Oak {GreviUea i^ohtisfa), Norfolk Island Pins (Arcnicaria excelsa). 

 Weeping Willow (Salix Bahylonica). 



Amongst the Acacia group are to be found varie'^ies splendidly 

 effective, both as to foliage and blossom. The latter quality, however, 

 is not quite desirable in a tree for cpen park planting, but should be 

 considered in protected plantations, and especially in private gardens. 

 The following rank amongst the best of the Acacias: — .4. Bailei/ana, 

 A. elata, A. longifolia, A. prominent, A. pj/cnanfha, A. srdigna, A. spec- 

 tabilif;, and A. vernicifun. 



BreaTc-ivinds and Shelter. — Amongst our indigenous trees — in fact, 

 we may say any trees — the Sugar Gum {Eucalyptus cladocalyx) formerlv 

 known as corvnocalyx, stands out as pre-eminently suitable for planting 

 as a break-wind. It is a rapid grower, attaining under favorable 



