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every part of London, and the fine old exam- 

 ples in the grounds of Fulham Palace and at 

 Aldgate testify to the size to which it attained. 

 The Fulham trees were planted, as before 

 stated, when the atmosphere was compar- 

 atively free from impurities, and it is ques- 

 tionable whether nowadays specimens of 

 equal size could be produced. There are, 

 however, many good examples of both the 

 English and Wych Elm in the outskirts of 

 London. The Weeping Dutch Elm would 

 appear to be more suitable for town planting 

 than the species, and is much used in ceme- 

 teries and small grounds throughout the 

 metropolis. One of the largest specimens is 

 growing in the grounds of the Royal Botan- 

 ical Society of London, while several of 

 smaller size, but in robust health, may be 

 seen in the flower garden at Regent's Park. 

 Other good examples may be seen at the Mint 

 entrance to the gardens of the Tower of Lon- 

 don, at Holborn, and in Bloomsbury Square. 

 It forms a useful arbour tree, and, being of 

 neat, confined growth, and bearing pruning 



