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curiosity because of its peculiar foliage, unlike that of any other 

 tree or shrub, but nearest resembling the maiden-hair fern. 

 In form it has generally a neat, regular, open, conical head, with 

 its foliage on long petioles, giving it an airy and unique 

 appearance that harmonizes well with buildings, but does not 

 so well with masses or groups of other trees. It is perfectly 

 hardy, and should be planted in every ground where a place 



FIG. 7. HORSE CHESTNUT. 



can be arranged for it near to view, so that its character can be 

 readily seen. 



HORSE CHESTNUT JEsculus. For bordering the lines of 

 straight avenues, and for public squares or town plots, where 

 regularity and symmetry are desired rather than grandeur ; for 

 single lawn trees, and for limited use in grouping with the 

 Scotch and Austrian pines, the horse chestnut is one of our 

 best and most ornamental trees. "While young it is a slow 



