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flowers, which are followed by long seed pods which often 

 hang until spring ; noted for the rapid growth of the 

 large native kinds. 



The CoMMOjq^ Catalpa, or Ii^dian Beak {C. Ugiioni- 

 oicles, sometimes called C. syringcefolia), is a native of 

 the Southern States, but does well in some parts of the 

 North if protected when young; leaves large, showy, 

 heart-shaped, presenting a peculiar, tropical appearance; 

 flowers white, tinged with purple and yellow, A. The 

 Golden Catalpa (var. aurea) somewhat resembles the 

 common species, but with the youug leaves tinged with 

 gold for a time. There is a Dwarf American Catalpa 

 (var. nana), resembling most of the others, but of a bushy 

 growth, and attractive, E. 



The Hardy Catalpa (C. speciosa), while less remark- 

 able in appearance than the common, is hardier, and 

 flowers earlier, A. 



Other dwarf kinds have been introduced from Asia, 

 which are valuable. One of these is C. Kcempferi, and 

 another C. Bimgeiy but confusion prevails at present as 

 to their identity. 



the larch. Larix. A, 

 The Larches are cone-bearing trees, without being 

 *^ evergreens," like the Spruces, Pines, and most other 

 conifers. They mainly have a peculiar grace and beauty, 

 with delicate, soft foliage, that contrasts well with that 

 of most other trees and shrubs. They are valuable for 

 adding to the effect and variety of grounds, and are 

 adapted to all soils, but should be planted very early in 

 the spring, or in the fall. 



The European Larch {L. Europcea) is of erect form, 

 tapering very delicately ; is the kind most commonly 

 planted, A. There are several desirable variations : the 

 Glaucous European Larch (var. glauca), of fine appear- 

 ance ; and the Weeping European Larch (var. petidula), 



