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the decoration of scenery, but their use must be with moderation, 

 because of a sameness and formality belonging to many of 

 them that makes their too free use give a monotonous and 



Fig. 16. Lombardy Poplar. 



wearying character. They are all of very rapid growth, easily 

 transplanted, and some of them form trees of immense size. 



For the purpose of giving variety and spirit to grounds where 

 the round-headed trees arc most abundant, one or two Lombardy 

 poplars fopulus dilatata may be introduced with great effect; 



