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ailanthus, to compel it to produce strong shoots annually. It has, 

 moreover, a more handsome appearance when the foliage can be 

 seen from above. 



Betula alba j^endula, is the well-known Weeping Silver Birch, 

 and one of the most elegant of weeping trees. 



B. alba incisa pendula, the cut-leaved "Weeping Birch, is also 

 remarkably elegant as a weeping tree. 



Castanea vesea aureo-variegata is a magnificent variety of the 

 Spanish chestnut, with variegated leaves. The latter are broadly 

 margined with bright yellow, and a moderate sized tree is as rich in 

 colour as a well-grown croton; it is one of the finest of the golden- 

 leaved hardy trees. 



Cratcegus. — The best of the thorns grown for the beauty of their 

 flowers were mentioned in the August number, and I now allude to 

 them to say that they should he liberally planted in the " Amateur's 

 Arboretum,'' for the sake of their flowers in spring and bright berries 

 in autumn. The Cockspur Thorn, C. cms galli, and one or two 

 others, are also remarkable for the rich autumnal tints of the 

 foliage. 



Fagus sylvatica purpurea is the Purple Beech, and one of the 

 most valuable of the dark-leaved, trees for bringing out in bold 

 relief the rich colouring of those with golden leaves. 



F. syhatica pendula is the Weeping Beech, quite remarkahle for 

 its grotesque habit and picturesque appearance, and although not 

 ■desirable for the pleasure grounds when there is room for only one 

 or two weeping trees, it should have a place iu the arboretum. 



Fraxinus excelsior petidula, better known as the Weeping Ash, 

 is a useful tree for the formation of natural arbours, although less 

 light and elegant than some of the other trees of a similar 

 character. 



F. parvifolia is undoubtedly the most beautiful species of ash, 

 for it is of comparative small growth and very elegant in outline. It 

 is the best for a garden or small arboretum. 



F. ornus, known also as Ornus europceus, is also a beautiful tree 

 of small growth, and can be recommended where there is room for a 

 goodly number of kinds. 



Kolreuteria paniculata is one of the very finest of ornamental 

 trees of small size, although not often met with in private gardens. 

 It forms a round head, has pinnate leaves, and produces bright 

 yellow flowers, which are followed by reddish bladdery pots that add 

 to its beauty. Messrs. Lane, of Berhampstead, have some splendid 

 specimens of this lovely tree. 



Liquidamher styracrflua has leaves not unlike some of the smaller- 

 growing maples, which in the autumn change to a bright purplish 

 red and orange, and produce a rich eff'ect. 



Magnolia conspicua is a round-headed tree, producing in spring a 

 profusion of large white fragrant flowers. 



Populus tremula pendula may be considered one of the most 

 beautiful of weeping trees for the garden, and can be highly recom- 

 mended. 



Pyrus aucuparia, the Mountain Ash, is one of the handsomest 



