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ornamental trees of many years' growth. In this case the trees of 

 smaller size at maturity or some of the hardy flowering shrubs may be 

 brought into requisition in improving the grounds. If the trees al- 

 ready growing are confined to a few native species, like the Oaks, 

 Elms or Maples, the variety can be increased by adding a Purple- 

 leaved Beech, Cut-leaved Beech, or onr own native White Beech. The 

 Cut-leaved Weeping Birch in many localities proves a most valuable 

 acquisition, while the Maple family has many choice varieties to select 

 from. The Norway and Sycamore have a sturdy and shapely form of 

 growth, while the Scarlet and silver varieties have a habit of rapid de- 

 velopment. The Weir's Cut-leaf is a very rapid growing tree, and on 

 this account may be found o^ service in some portion of our decora- 

 tive work. The three last named, making such rapid growth annually, 

 must be severely headed back for many j^ears, so as to insure a strong 

 and stocky growth that will prevent injury by the heavy winds or ice 

 storms so common to our New England climate. 



The Schwedler Maple, which presents a bright red leaf in the spring- 

 time, and the Reiteubachii, with its dark purple leaves in autumn, are 

 very showy and interesting trees. Among the Oaks the Pyramidal 

 Oak makes an upright, stately growth, in some respects like a Lom- 

 bardy Poplar,, and can be used where room will not admit of the 

 wider branching varieties. The Golden-leaved Oak is an innovation 

 that makes a most striking effect in contrast with the other trees. 



The Poplar family have their merits where an immediate effect is 

 desired, and the several varieties, Loml)ard3\ Carolina, Black Italian, 

 Silver-leaved and Golden-leaved form a very interesting group for 

 use in certain places where a rapid growing tree seems to be de- 

 manded. In this same direction the European Larch will give quick 

 results, and its light green foliage in the springtime is unsurpassed for 

 beauty and effectiveness. 



The Evergreen family are sometimes found desirable for screens or 

 as a protection from severe wintry wmds. They want to be judiciously 

 planted, and usually in masses for this purpose. For the hiding of 

 any unsightly objects, especially visible in the winter season, there 

 seems to be nothing else so well suited to the purpose. 



There are some of the species of smaller habit or growth that ma}^ 

 be used on a limited scale in connection with the planting of our home 

 grounds. The Dwarf Arbor-vitae in variety, as well as the Retinisporae, 

 are especially desirable in the proper location. In addition to the 

 trees of larger growth, such as the Spruce, Hemlock, Arbor-vit;B and 

 Pines so long in general use, the Colorado Blue Spruce and Nordmann's 

 Silver Fir are very great acquisitions to our list of Evergreen trees. 



