Poplars 



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FIG. 45. Leaves of Lombardy poplar (left) and silver poplar (right). 



their dams and lodges and eating for food the bark and 

 water-soaked wood. Its wood, like that of other pop- 

 lars, is much used for making paper. A similar species 

 of aspen grows in Europe. 



Lombardy poplar. The tree that is best known under 

 the name of " poplar " is one which is not a native of 

 this country but has been brought from Europe. It is 

 called the Lombardy poplar. Its branches are ascending, 

 so that the tree is like a spire and becomes very tall 

 without spreading out. This variety is often prominent 

 in French and Italian landscapes. Driveways that 

 lead back from main thoroughfares to country mansions 

 are often bordered by Lombardy poplars. 



Silver poplar. The white or silver-leaf poplar, also 

 from Europe, has quite a different habit from the Lorn- 



