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this species. Some of the most beautiful of the forms have 

 already been mentioned, but no description given. Among 

 the best are the following, Fig. 94,(3)* 



Japanese Purple Cut-leaved Maple (A. p., var. dissedum 

 purpureum). — A beautiful weeping, cut-leaved, small tree, 

 very slow in growth, but the leaves are so deeply cut and 

 fern-like, and with deep purple color, that one is well repaid 

 for considerable petting and long waiting if he succeeds 

 in making it grow to perfection. It must be planted in a 

 deep, moderately rich soil, and should have an annual 

 dressing of rich manure in the fall for 3 or 4 feet around the 

 trunk. 



Japanese Green Fern-leaved Maple {A. p., var. pin- 

 natifidum). — A variety that is rather more vigorous than 

 the last, but with green fern-like foliage and with the same 

 graceful drooping habit. 



Variegated Fern-leaved Maple (.4. p., dissedum roseo- 

 pidum). — Equal to the last in vigor and perfection of 

 foliage, but many of the leaves are beautifully bordered and 

 marked with white, pink, and rose-color, especially those 

 on the inside of the shrub. 



Fern-leaved Beech {Fagus syhatica, var. heterophylla). 

 — In a heavy soil where other varieties of the beech succeed 

 this tree will thrive and is very beautiful and desirable. 

 Fig. 108. 



Cut-leaved Ash {Fraxinus excelsior, var. crispa). — The 

 leaves of this variety are irregularly cut and divided and 

 the tree presents a very pleasing appearance. Requires 

 a heavy soil. 



Cut-leaved Oak (Quercus pedunculata, var. flicifolia). — 

 For a slowly growing tree this is one of the most permanent 

 and in strong soil succeeds with good ordinary care. Like 

 all the other oaks, it is difhcult to transplant. 



