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ORNAMENTAL GARDEKING. 



large, handsome foliage, C ; the Cut-leaved Beech (var. 

 lacinata), of medium size, compact, pyramidal form, and 

 possessing great elegance, B; the Fern-leaved Beech (var. 

 aspleniifolia) y somewhat resemhling the last, but more 

 rounded in form, and with fern-like leaves, delicately cut. 



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Fig. 3.— CATALPA BIGNONIOIDES. 



B ; the Crested-leaved Beech (var. cristata), a curious 

 variety, with small, curled leaves, not remarkable for 

 beauty. 



THE CATALPA. Catolpa. A-E. 



Trees at maturity of different sizes, conspicuous on 

 account of their large leaves of a soft hue, with showy 



