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in height, girths 4 feet 7 inches and 3 feet 11 inches at 3 feet 

 and 5 feet from the ground, and has a spread of branches 27 feet 

 in diameter. 



No. 29. Mulberry (Morus nigra). — This tree is growing within 

 fifty yards of the latter, and in an open though partially shaded 

 situation. It is fully 25 feet in height, girths 4 feet 8 inches at 

 3 feet up, and 4 feet 7 inches at 5 feet from the ground, with a 

 diameter of branches of 39 feet. Judging from the healthy 

 appearance of this tree, it seems to be peculiarly well suited for 

 the soil and climate of this part of Kent. 



No. 30. Purple Beech {Fagus sylvatica purpurea). — Of this 

 very distinct variety of beech there are numerous examples, some 

 being of a great size, while others exhibit the richest colouring of 

 foliage. The largest occupies a conspicuous position on the sloping 

 ground to the south of Holwood House, and is the best furnished 

 specimen I have ever seen. At 3 feet and 5 feet from the ground 

 the straight and well-rounded stem girths 11 feet and 10 feet 11 

 inches, while the tree rises to fully 50 feet in height, and has a 

 spread of branches 75 feet in diameter. The head of this tree is 

 very shapely, and having at all times been allowed plenty of room 

 for development the branches are long, lithe, and evenly distri- 

 buted on the stem. The soil is a free and rich loam, resting on a 

 bed of chalk. 



No. 31. Cut-leaved Alder (^Alnus glutinosa laciniata). — There 

 are two specimens of this tree at Hollydale, both of about equal 

 height and bulk of stem. The largest is growing on the margin of 

 the lake, and almost opposite to Keston Lodge. It is 45 feet 

 in height, is 6 feet and 5 feet 2 inches in girth at 3 feet and 

 5 feet from the ground, and has a spread of branches 45 feet 

 in diameter. Both trees are objects of great beauty, the plenti- 

 fully and finely-divided foliage being a source of much attraction. 

 This variety of alder seems to be veiy partial to water, much more 

 so than the normal form ; indeed the finest specimens are always 

 to be found growing with their roots within reach of water. 



No. 32. The Catalpa thrives with unusual luxuriance in the 

 grounds at Hollydale. A specimen on the lawn is 40 feet in 

 height, and girths, at 3 feet and 5 feet from the ground, 3 feet 

 3 inches and 3 feet 2 inches. Owing fo being crowded in between 

 a huge beech and a deciduous cypress, the spread of branches is 

 not in proportion to the height, but otherwise it is perfect. 



No. 33. The Magnolia {Magnolia cordata) is represented by a 



