Persimmon — Beech 285 



feet in height, with rigid, spreading branches and many stout spines, 

 deeply lobed and toothed, glossy, roundish foliage, white, fragrant 

 flowers in flat clusters, and deep red fruit persisting into winter. This 

 species is half hardy in Ottawa. A Siberian form of this, and a Sibe- 

 rian species, C. sangiimea Linn. (206), have been found hardy in the 

 Northwest. A number of varieties, with pink, scarlet, and double 

 flowers, offer additional ornamental value. Very subject to attacks of 

 plant lice. A good hedge plant. 



C. monogyna Jacq. (207), from North Africa and Asia, furnishes a 

 large number of useful forms, mostly shrubs, with double flowers, and 

 other variations; among them, C. Paiili (207a), PauVs Double Scarlet, 

 is most brilliant in color in early spring. 



PERSIMMON (EBOJfY) 



Diospyrus, D. Virginiana Linn. (208), one of one hundred and eighty 

 species, all exotic but this one, is a medium-sized to small tree, mainly 

 of southern range, but hardy north of New York in sheltered and warm 

 spots. It is of minor ornamental value, but of botanical interest, with 

 its peculiar, platy bark, and brown plum-like fruit. When at its best, 

 of pleasing aspect, with a rounded or elliptical outline, open irregular 

 branch system, and glossy foliage, turning to rich orange. It is adap- 

 tive to almost any soil, but thrives best in deep rich ones. Having a 

 long tap-root, it does not transplant readily. It suffers occasionally 

 from a leaf spot fungus. It is best used in groups of small trees or shrubs 

 on small places. 



D. Kaki Linn. (209), the Japanese species, prized for its large fruit, 

 is fit only for southern planting. 



BEECH 



Fagus. A small genus with five species; of wide, mostly northern 

 range; large trees. Two of the species with three or four varieties are 

 among the finest, most magnificent ornamental and shade trees in exist- 

 ence. With stately, upright form of ovoid outline, in later life spread- 

 ing; becomes ample and an admirable show in winter, with its slender, 

 graceful sprays of twigs in shelving tiers, and long pointed brown buds 

 and silver-gray, smooth bark. Delicate, pale green, glossy foliage in 



