Linden, Lime Tree or Basswood 319 



compact, conical form, and flowing outline, as well as by its more 

 extended leaf period and its more fragrant flowers. Unfortunately, it 

 is troubled by insects, borers, and leaf blight. 



T. pubescens Ait. (336), Downy-leaved Basswoood, of southern distri- 



FiG. 115. — Indian Tamarisk Tamarix Indica Willd. 



bution, is the one native species, which in size of foliage and other desir- 

 able points most nearly resembles the former. 



T. heterophyUa Vent. (337), While Basswood, a medium-sized tree, 

 also of southern distribution, but hardy as far north as Ottawa, with 

 somewhat larger, oblong, or somewhat heart-shaped foliage, downy to 

 whitish beneath, mottled yellow and green in autumn, is the most pleas- 

 ing of the native species, but it is as yet little ]jlanted. 



