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European Sycamore- (Platamts oriental i : s L.) This spe- 

 cies is said to surpass the native Sycamore in rapidity of 

 growth and in thriftiness, though it is not thought to be as 

 beautiful. The botanical differences between the two are 

 chiefly in the size and shape of the leaves, those of this species 

 being- smaller and more deeply lobed than those of the former. 



The wood of the sycamores is not of particular value, be- 

 ing- weak and hard to work. It is rather heavy, weighing- 

 35 pounds per cubic foot. 



The sycamores are recommended for planting- in this State 

 only to secure variety. Their behavior here does not at all 

 correspond with their reputation in the East as trees for gen- 

 eral planting-. 



THE MOUNTAIN ASH. 



Mountain Ash. (Pyrus Americana Marsh.) There are 

 two mountain ashes commonly cultivated in Utah. One is a 

 native of the State, the Elderleaf Mountain Ash, (Pyrus sam- 

 Inici folia Cham & Schlecht), and the other is the Eastern 

 species. All the specimens of the species under consideration 

 have been removed from the Station grounds to the College 

 campus. The transplanted trees have made a good growth 

 and are fine trees; as this is pretty generally true wherever 

 the trees have been planted in this Valley, it is safe to say the 

 Mountain Ash will thrive in most parts of the State. 



The Mountain Ash is a small tree: the native one, in most 

 cases, can only be classed as a shrub. As a tree it is very at- 

 tractive, whether for its large clusters of flowers, its scarlet fruit 

 hanging until winter, or for its neat, elegant, bright green foliage. 

 The wood is of little or no value, and the only purpose for which 

 the tree can be planted is as an ornamental, for which it is quite 

 a favorite and deservedly so. It is well adapted for a small collec- 

 tion of plants, as it takes but little room and thrives in almost 

 any soil or situation. The Mountain Ash is easily propagated 

 from seed, which, in all cases should be sown in the fall. The 

 best specimens are obtained by grafting it on roots of the Pear 

 or Hawthorn. 



THE MAPLES. 



The maples are probably the most important forest trees 

 growing on this continent. They are of value for their wood,. 



