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white or American elm, Uliiius Americana, which has justly 

 been called "Queen of American Trees." A somewhat moist 

 location is best suited for this species, which where uninjured, 

 grows very rapidly and is of most attractive form and habit. 



The English elm (Uliiiiis caiiipestris) is somewhat larger 

 than the American species and is of very different habit — in 

 this respect resembling the oaks. The leaves are smaller, more 

 regularly cut, and darker ; the bark is also darker colored. 



The Scotch or Wych Elm {Uliinis uioiitana) is one of the 

 most valuable of the foreign species, but it is little known in this 

 country. There are on the Campus some interesting hybrids 

 between this and the American species. 



The Maple: The maples are among the most valuable and 

 popular of trees for ornamental planting. The Sugar Maple 

 {Acer sacchariiniiii) is too well known to recjuire description. 

 It is most at home and grows most rapidly on gravelly soil. The 

 White or Silver Maple (Acer dasycarpinu) is not cjuite as early 

 in leaf as the sugar maple, nor is the general appearance so pleas- 

 ing. It is, however, of very rapid growth and will thrive in a 

 variety of soils. A variety of this species, Wier's Cut Leaved 

 Weeping Maple, is also valuable. The Red or Scarlet Maple 

 (Acer riibniin) is not so widely planted as its merits deserve. 

 Like the silver maple it grows naturally on low wet ground, but 

 it will thrive in any soil or situation. Its bright red buds in 

 spring and its scarlet foliage in fall, combine to make it specially 

 desirable. All of the maples named, except Wier's are to be 

 found growing wild in the forests throughout the State. 



The Beech: Although of very different style, the beech 

 (Fagiis ferruginea) ranks with the elm as a hardy and attractive 

 ornamental tree. Its roots grow near the surface and it will 

 thrive in rocky soil. 



The Chestnut: The native chestnut (Castanea Americana) 

 one of the glories of the rocky hill-sides of Southern New Eng- 

 land, is perfectly hardy in Maine and is well worthy of atten- 

 tion. It is particularly adapted to rocky situations or loose 

 gravelly soils. 



The Linden: The American Linden or Basswood. (Tilia 

 Americana) is valuable for use where an immediate effect is 

 desired. It is hardy, of good form and grows rapidly. The 



