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lived of all; generally easily transplanted, excepting those of the 

 white oak group. This peculiarity seems to be related to problems 

 of symbiotic fungi on the roots, a subject that is as yet little under 

 stood. In transplanting care should be observed to avoid violent 

 changes of conditions. 



PEACH, FLOWERING (Persica vulgaris, var. /?.-/?/.). Up to 30 feet, but 

 usually seen in much smaller specimens. Bright, rosy pink. Flour 

 ishes wherever common peach will grow. Should be pruned 

 closely, and given rich soil. Flowers nearly an inch across, very 

 double, appearing when the fruiting peach blooms. Also a white 

 variety which is not so effective. 



POPLAR, CAROLINA (Populus Caroliniana). 100 ft. Dry soil preferred. 

 Fastest growing of all shade trees; best for most crowded parts of 

 large cities. Good in arid states. The silky pappus shed in summer 

 and driven by the wind becomes a nuisance. Soft wood, and easily 



broken. , LOMBARDY ( P. nigra, var. Italica). 60 feet. Tall, 



columnar tree of most distinct and striking habit of any tree suit 

 able for the North, but not long-lived in the northernmost states. 

 So singular that it should be planted with care. Excellent for formal 

 planting, also to give effect of height on a plain, or to add to effect 



of a low cliff or ledge. Suckers from root. , TULIP (Lirioden- 



dron Tullpifera). 120 feet. Yellow tulip-like flowers in May, June. 

 Fastest-growing, longest-lived soft-wood tree of the East. Splendid 

 lawn specimen. In perfection New York southward. 



PLANE, ORIENTAL (Platanus orientalis). 80 feet. Good for all soils, 

 even water side, and as a street or avenue tree; wide-spreading, 

 making regular-formed head with better outline than the 

 Western or American plane (P. occidentalis), which is subject 

 to disease. The two can hardly be distinguished in the young 

 state. The shedding of the bark in winter makes the trees pecu 

 liarly attractive. 



PAGODA TREE (Sophora Japonica). 60 feet. Loose panicles of white, 

 pea-like flowers in July (or September in Massachusetts); something 

 like a white acacia. The peculiar method of branching makes it a 

 most interesting winter tree. Not hardy far north. One of the 

 most graceful-looking large trees. 



RED BUD, JUDAS TREE (Cercis Canadensis). 30 feet. Purplish-pink 

 pea-like flowers wreathing the branches. Blooms with magnolia 



