Description of Trees 



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Weeping Beech (Fagus syhatica, var. pendtda), Fig. 

 105. — Although not regular in outUne, this tree has a pic- 

 turesque beauty pecuHar to itself. It is vigorous in growth 

 and desirable. Succeeds only on hea\'y soils. 



Fig. 106. — Teas' Weeping ^Mulberry (Morns alba, var. lachiiata pendula). 



Weeping Ash {Fraxinus excelsior, var. pendula). — A rather 

 stiff, drooping tree, with beautiful foliage, and although 

 not equal in graceful beauty to many of the weeping trees, 

 it is useful in some combinations. 



