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tree, it combines more desirable qualities than any other kind altho it 

 grows too large for narrow streets. It prefers a reasonably fertile soil 

 and plenty of moisture, and under these conditions, is a comparatively 

 rapid grower. 



MAPLE 



No trees have been more widely used for planting the home grounds 

 than the maples, as they are very satisfactory as shade, ornamental or 

 street trees. The white, silver or soft maple is largely planted because of 

 its rapid growth altho it is a short lived tree, very susceptible to borers 

 and very subject to splitting and breaking. The Norway maple is the 

 best tree for streets of moderate width and is a very desirable lawn tree. 



The sugar maple (Acer saccharum) is one of the best shade trees 

 for the home grounds. 



