STATE POMOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 7I 



European species, Tilia Europca, is of smaller size and has 

 smaller, darker foliage than the other. 



The Birch: The lightness, grace and delicacy of the birches 

 commend them to the attention of every planter. The Cut- 

 leaved Weeping Birch, Bctiila Alba var., is a general favorite 

 wherever planted. The American species start into leaf very 

 early in the spring and many of them will grow under the most 

 untoward circumstances. 



The Ash: The ash is a common forest tree in some parts of the 

 State, and is useful in certain localities. It. however, is late in put- 

 ting forth its leaves. The White Ash, Fra.viiiiis Americana, is the 

 most valuable native species. It requires a deep, warm, dry 

 soil. The Black Ash, Fra.vinus sauibncifoUa will thrive in wet, 

 cold ground, but it has no special value for ornamental planting. 



The Poplars: The poplars are all rapid growers and are val- 

 uable for giving an immediate effect — some species often mak- 

 ing a growth of six feet in a single year. All are short lived, 

 however, and their greatest beauty is attained while young. 



The Oak: While oaks which have attained large size are 

 among the most attractive of trees, the finest species are late in 

 leaf and of slow growth. The most valuable native species are 

 the White Oak, Qnerciis alba, and the Scarlet Oak, Oucrcns 

 coccinea. 



THE . MOST VALUABLE SHRUBS. 



The number of flowering shrubs which will thrive in Alaine is 

 comparatively limited. The following have proved satisfactory 

 on the grounds of the University for several years. It is worthy 

 of note that the shrubs which are the most commonly known, 

 and that may be obtained the cheapest, are generally the best, 

 or have the greatest number of good qualities. 



The Spircra: Of the spirseas, the best are Spircra Thnnbergii 

 and Spircra J\m Houttci. The first has narrow yellowish green 

 leaves and blossoms very early in the spring, before the leaves 

 are fully out. The other blooms about the middle of June and 

 is specially valuable. The flowers are white and appear in great 

 profusion. Spircca Reevesii is similar to the \^an Houttei, but 

 a little earlier. Spircca Bnuialda is one of the best pink varie- 

 ties. It commences to bloom about the middle of June and 

 continues all summer. Spircca prunifolia, "Bridal Wreath," is 

 another very good white variety ; one of the earliest. 



