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STUDIES OF TREES 



4. Red maple 

 (.Acer riibrum) 



5. Copper beech 



{Fagns sylmtica, atropurpurea) 



Coffee tree 

 {Gymnocladus dioicus) 



7. European white birch 



{Bdula alba) 



8. Gingko or Maiden-hair tree 



{Gingko biloba) 



9. Horsechestnut 



{Aesculus hippocasianum) 



Shows pleasing colors at all 

 seasons; grows best in a fairly 

 rich, moist soil. 



Exceedingly beautiful in 

 form, bark, and foliage and 

 possesses great longevity and 

 sturdiness. It is difficult to 

 transplant and therefore only 

 small trees from 6 to 10 feet 

 in height should be used. 



A unique and interesting 

 effect is produced by its 

 coarse branching and leaves. 

 It is free from insects and dis- 

 ease; requires plenty of hght; 

 will grow in poor soils. 



A graceful tree and very 

 effective as a single specimen 

 on the lawn, or in a group 

 " among evergreens; should be 

 planted in early spring, and 

 special care taken to protect 

 its tender rootlets. 



Where there is plenty of 

 room for the spread of its odd 

 branches, the gingko makes a 

 picturesque specimen tree. It 

 is hardy and free from insect 

 pests and disease. 



Carries beautiful, showy 

 flowers, and has a compact, 

 symmetrical low-branched 

 crown; is frequently subject 



