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growth, and deserves to be planted in every place of any 

 extent. 



The WEEPING MOUNTAIN ASH Pyrus aucuparia pendula. 

 This is a rapid growing, beautiful variety of the mountain ash. 

 Its long, pendulous branches, with their white flowers in spring, 

 and red berries thereafter, make it very beautiful and attractive. 

 Those who plant it should, however, remember that it is 

 extremely liable to be attacked by the borer, and unless closely 



FIG. 23. WHITE-LEAVED WEEPING LINDEN. 



watched, the tree will be found destroyed ere the owner is 

 aware. 



The WEEPING POPLAR Populus tremula pendula. One of 

 the most rapid growing of all the weepers, and while young, its 

 decidedly pendulous branches, neat and pretty foliage, make it 

 especially desirable. As it increases in years, however, it puts 

 on more of an erect habit, until at times its upper limbs present 

 very small indications of a weeping habit. For large grounds, 



