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FIG. 259. ENGLISH ELM (Ulmus campestris). 



An ancient tree that has been broken in a storm ; but its abundant vitality has enabled it to partially make 



good the defect by new growths. The English Elm is considered a variety, or perhaps hybrid, of the Wych Elm 



(Ulmus montana). It is reproduced by suckers, as it rarely, if ever, produces fertile seed. 



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