5C SHADE TREES. 



On lawns the native pines, oaks, cedar and holly should be 

 encouraged. Though of slow growth under natural condi- 

 tions cultivation and care will stimulate them. The mari- 

 time pine (Pinus pinaster) of Europe is worth trying in 

 exposed situations. Spruces and firs need protection. 



For street planting it will be best to try few experiments, 

 but use the trees that are proven hardy and give them every 

 riant only care. The species most likely to thrive are 

 species. sycamore, ailanthus, pin oak, scarlet oak, red 



oak, chestnut oak, hackberry, honey locust, red maple. Pop- 

 lars and silver maple will be very short lived. Norway 

 maple is apt to burn by reflected heat. 



It is unfortunate that so little systematic or careful tree 

 planting has been done in our seaside communities. A little 

 active interest, and time of course, would transform their 

 bare, sunny streets to avenues of shade. 



Specific Characters of the Most Available Trees 

 for Planting. 



AILANTHUS. 



A tree (Ailanthus glandulosus, Desf.,), imported from 

 Asia, of luxuriant habit and ornamental appearance. It 

 grows with remarkable rapidity in almost any kind of soil 

 and makes a valuable tree for wide avenues. It is not well 

 adapted to narrow streets. The tree is objected to on ac- 

 count of the litter produced by its leaves and abundant fruit, 

 its early defoliation, and especially the offensive odor of the 

 male flowers. This last, however, is easily avoided by plant- 

 ing only pistillate trees, since male and female flowers are 

 often found on separate individuals. The tree is remarkably 

 free from disease arid insect pests and is well thought of in 

 Paris; where it has been largely planted. It is a favorite in 

 several cities in this country also, notwithstanding the error 

 made by planting staminate trees in some cases. 



