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habits make it more suitable for the parks than contracted space of streets. 
For ornamental purposes the purple beech should be in every collection. 
Quite a fine specimen over fifty years old stands in Moss Park and when 
in full foliage no stained glass windows ever glowed with such crimson 
effulgence as does this tree when it stands between you and the sinking sun 
ona summer evening. ’Tis a blaze of crimson glory when the light filters 
through its wine coloured leaves. For such glimpses of exquisite colour it is 
worth going miles to enjoy and seasons to wait for. It takes a genera- 
tion to present such an effect as the beech is slow in growth. They delight 
in good soil and thrive in the shade, particularly when young,—a peculi- 
arity that causes them to succeed and dominate other trees in after years. 
The ash trees require more than a passing notice—make good street 
trees and are invaluable for their timber. The trunks or bark are pleasing 
to note in their regular reticulation. 
The mountain ash is a lovely tree for inside planting and in small 
places and in conjunction with white birch and evergreens, forms a pleasing 
picture when covered with its red berries. We hope it will always be plant- 
ed freely as its berries afford welcome food to our winter birds. Tis a 
favourite tree in Scotland and often quoted by poets as the bonnie rowan 
tree. 
Turning to soft wooded trees we must note the poplar—none of a 
more marked individuality than the Lombardy poplar. An occasional 
tree towering over and amongst groups of other trees makes quite an 
artistic effect and adds accent to many a pleasing scene. All the poplar 
family have long stemmed leaves and are easily put in motion by the 
slightest breath of air. In Scotland there is a popular legend respecting 
the “‘Aspen.”’ 
‘Far off in the Highland wilds ’tis said, 
But truth now laughs at fancy lore, 
That off this tree the Cross was made 
That erst the Lord of Glory bore; 
And of that deed its leaves confess 
E’er since a troubled consciousness. 
Another poplar is the silver poplar, whose foliage is pleasing when 
blown by the wind and is easy of cultivation. 
Mention may also be made of the tulip tree, the basswood, and the 
birch. Of evergreens, the white pine, the Norway spruce, the hemlock 
and the cedar have a particular value in winter. 
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