CAROLINA POPLAR (Populus deltmdes, Marsh, variety Caro* 

 linensis). Handsome, regularly pyramidal tree of remarkably 

 quick growth and luxuriant foliage, planted in cities and 

 suburban towns of Eastern and Central States to produce im- 

 mediate effects. Leaves triangular, bright green, shining on 

 both sides, large, on flexible stems; the varnished surfaces 

 resist the smoke and dust. Flowers of the usual poplar 

 type. Fruit clustered capsules containing minute hairy- winged 

 seeds. The faults of this tree are its early decrepitude, the 

 wind breaking the branches, and leaving an unsightly cripple 

 in a few years. None but shortsighted persons would plant 

 it, except for temporary shade, while more permanent kind* 

 are getting a start. Plant Balm of Gilead instead, even foi 

 short periods. 



