Description of Trees 175 



broMSTi or almost white winter foliage produces pleasing 

 effects. Like the oak it is difficult to transplant. 



European Beech (F. syhatica). — Rather more graceful 

 and compact in growth than our native species and more 

 easily transplanted, but the winter foliage is of a darker 

 color and not quite so ornamental. This species has pro- 

 duced many interesting and beautiful forms, which vdW be 

 described under their proper heading. 



European Ash (Fraxiiius excelsior). — This somewhat re- 

 sembles our native ash in form of tree and color of its 

 foUage; it is easily transplanted and many of its varieties 

 possess considerable value. 



Aucuba-leaved Ash (F. pemtsylvauica, var. aucuhcefolia). 

 — A beautiful tree ^^•ith variegated fohage, but not so 

 \'igorous in growth as the common form. Valuable to 

 plant in contrast ^^ith trees of purple or dark-green 

 foliage. 



Honey Locust {Ghditschia triacanihos). — A large tree 

 with beautiful foliage and large, often branched thorns, 

 which cover more or less the main branches and sometimes 

 parts of the trunk. It varies much in shape, sometimes 

 making very irregular growth, but it can be trained to a good 

 form by a little judicious pruning. Compact, finely branched 

 trees should be selected if planted on the lawn. Thornless 

 varieties are common and are rather more beautiful. 



Kentucky Coffee-tree {Gymuocladus dioica).—\ hardy 

 native tree with large feathery compound leaves, large 

 stiff branches, and large panicles of flowers. Valuable for 

 its subtropical effect. 



China-wood (Kcvl renter ia paniculata).—A hardy imported 

 tree with good foliage and large panicles of yellowish white 

 flowers in July; is valuable on account of its large masses 

 of flowers opening so late in the season. It is not a long-lived 

 tree unless planted in rather thin soil. 



