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summer, and spiny fruit-ease in autumn, make it an object of general admi- 

 ration : being, also, a lofty growing tree, it is well adapted for a back ground. 



The Turkey, or Mossy-cupped Oak (Quercus ccrris) is a large, handsome, 

 and rather upright, but loose and free growing tree, suitable for back ground, 

 or for rising out of a group of round-headed lower trees, or for planting where 

 ready effect is required. 



The Plane Tree (Platanus occidentalis) is another handsome tree, though 

 of rather formal habits. It has large and noble indented foliage, and thrives 

 best in a sheltered situation, as it is liable to be injured in very severe winters. 

 It forms a handsome tree on lawns fronting a mass of other trees, or when 

 taking the pre-eminence, or centre, of a group of lower growing trees or 

 bushes. Similar observations apply to the Platanus orientalis, which is also a 

 handsome tree, with deep lacerated foliage. 



The Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus Libani) is a majestic evergreen tree, of 

 formal symmetry, throwing out from its trunk ramified arms, which produce, 

 in turn, regular tiers of massive horizontal branches, and a tout ensemble noble, 

 dense, and most imposing. Unfortunately, it is, in most situations, of slow 

 growth. I think a cold soil and moist atmosphere suit it best. Some years 

 ago, I noticed several good specimens in the grounds at Byerley Hall, near 

 Bradford, which were growing in strong soil and clay bottom ; one in parti- 

 cular, on the entrance front of the house, was truly grand, stretching out its 

 majestic limbs over a space of upwards of forty-five yards in circumference, 

 while its trunk, at three feet from the ground, measured upwards of four 

 feet in diameter. And a few years since, I observed, in a gentleman's grounds 

 in Westmoreland, (where I was professionally engaged,) a young plant of the 

 Cedar of Lebanon, about eight feet high, growing close to one of the lakes, 

 and, apparently, quite as freely as the common larch. Here, again, the soil 

 was strong and naturally damp. As we have proof of tliis tree attaining to a 

 large size, we should be cautious about planting it as a grass plant, too near 

 the front of the mansion — twenty or twenty-five yards being near enough. 

 Neither should its form be lost or deteriorated by bad associations. No plant, 

 in fact, ought to be placed near to it that would rise above its lower branches, 

 and these should be at least several yards from it. This very interesting tree 

 should not be planted in too great numbers. Its character is peculiar and 

 striking, yet more calculated to be subsidiary to a scene than to form a prin- 



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