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embracing the base of the nut-like seed 

 (abridged from Flora Cestrica). 



1. S. ADIANTIFOLIA, Smith. Leaves pecti- 

 nate or comb-shaped, somewhat wedge-shaped 

 at the base, irregularly cut or scolloped on 

 the margin, and marked with straight diverg- 

 ent veins. Gtinko ; maiden hair tree. Native 

 of Japan. 



Though classed by Loudon as a monoecious 

 plant, in a private letter in my possession he 

 speaks of it as a dioecious one. I believe 

 our specimens have not yet flowered. As 

 an ornamental tree it claims much attention. 

 Its stem is very straight, resembling in that 

 respect, as well as in color, that of the tulip 

 tree. The leaves are of a bluish-green tinge, 

 and from their fern-like appearance, attract 

 much attention. The branches come out of 

 very variable vigor, and extend nearly hori- 

 zontally. It is a very artificial-looking tree, 

 and very appropriate for associating with 

 architectural objects. It thrives best in a 

 deep rich loam on a dry subsoil. The hand- 

 somest trees, being the original of Mr. Hamil- 

 ton's introduction, are at the Woodlands; the 



