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1. DECIDUOUS.* 



The Birches are fine ornamental trees and hardy, though 

 they do not make much shade. The. European White 

 Birch Betula Alba, is the most ornamental of the family, 

 and will thrive/in the most barren soil. It is well suited 

 for inside planting, anywhere in the city. 



In the extreme north it is a mere shrub. In the north 

 of Europe it is a lofty tree. In the south of Europe it is 

 smaller and the timber inferior. The climate here is suited 

 to its full development. 



A smaller and inferior variety of this species, called the 

 American White Birch Betula tfopulifolia, is found in the 



eastern states. 



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 The Betula Papyracea Canoe Birch, the bark of which 



the Indians use for making canoes, is a handsome tree, 

 grows rapidly on rich prairie soil, and would do well on 

 the bluff. 



The Black, Yellow and Ked Birches are all natives of 

 the northern part of the United States and Canada, are all 

 handsome trees ; prefer moist, rich land, and will doubtless 

 thrive on the bluff. 



The Larix, or Larch, is a cone-bearing tree, with needle 

 shaped leaves, but not an evergreen. 



The Larix Americana, Black Larch, Hackmetack, Tam- 

 arack, grows in swamps in the north and northeastern 

 portions of the United States, and further north it is found 

 also on uplands. It flourishes on our prairies, will do well 

 on the bluff, and is a handsome tree. 



The Larix Europcea European Larch is a native of the 

 mountainous parts of Europe, and the south of Russia. It 



*Trees that shed (heir leaves annually. 



