Walks, with the Children. 



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wherever shade and graceful beauty are desired. The 

 lichen-covered bark is also deserving mention. The leaves 

 are hard to get perfect, owing to the myriads of beetles 



FIG. 43. GREEN ASH. (DRAWN BY MARGARET LYNCH.) 



which feed upon them. Parasites seem to love the elm more 

 than any other tree. 



Reference was made to the famous Washington Elm. 



The veining of the leaf is also peculiar, and the doubly 



