OLIVE TRIBE. 



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evergreen leaves, dense panicles of white, sickly- 

 smelling flowers, and black, shining berries, about 

 the size of currants. It is much used for hedges, 

 especially in conjunction with White - thorn, over 

 which it has the advantage of being a rapid grower. 

 It is commonly planted to form divisions in town 

 gardens, not being liable to be injured by smoke. 

 Fl. May, June. Shrub. 



FRAXINUS EXCJSLSIOR (Ash) . 



