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STUDIES OF TREES 



12. Flowering dogwood 



{Curitu6 Jlorida) 



13. Japanese maple 



{Acer polymorplium) 



CONIFEROUS 



14. Oriental spruce 



{Picea orientalis) 



15: Austrian pine 



{Pinus austriaca) 



16. Bhotan pine 



{Pinus excelsa) 



17. White pine 



{Pinus sirobus) 



18. European larch 

 {Larix europaea) 



Popular for its beautiful 

 white How(>rs in the early 

 spring and the rich coloring 

 of its leaves in the fall; does 

 not grow to large size. The 

 red-flowering variety of this 

 tree, though sometimes not 

 quite as hardy, is extremely 

 beautiful. 



It has several varieties of 

 different hues and it colors 

 beautifully in the fall; it does 

 not grow to large size. 



Forms a dignified, large 

 tree with a compact crown 

 and low branches; is hardy. 



Is very hardy; possesses a 

 compact crown; will grow in 

 soils of medium quality. 



Grows luxuriantly; is digni- 

 fied and beautiful; requires a 

 good soil, and in youth needs 

 some protection from extreme 

 cold. 



Branches gracefully and 

 forms a large, dignified tree; 

 will thrive on a variety of 

 soils. 



Has a beautiful appearance; 

 thrives best in moist situa- 

 tions. 



