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The cucumber tree, or magnolia, has been highly spoken of by 

 many authorities as a roadside tree. Mr. Fox says that it fulfills all 

 the requirements of a desirable shade tree. 



The Ginkgo, a Japanese species, is occasionally seen on lawns, 

 and forms a handsome avenue on the Agricultural grounds, Wash- 

 ington, D. C. It grows fairly well in Massachusetts, but better 

 further south. We have seen large specimens of this tree in Provi- 

 dence, R. I., and it may be used under favorable conditions as a 

 street tree, and is certainly worth trying. 



The pin oak is native in Massachusetts only in the Connecticut 

 valley, and when young is one of our most graceful trees. Its lower 

 branches have a tendency to droop, consequently it is difficult to 

 prune and maintain its characteristic beauty. It is well suited to 

 lawns and narrow streets, where high pruning is not necessary. 



The black or yellow locust is found growing spontaneously in 

 many localities in this State. The old trees are often ugly in ap- 

 pearance and are very susceptible to attacks from borers. 



The hackberry, which is closely related to our elm, is found occa- 

 sionally in some of our river valleys and requires a good soil for de- 

 velopment. City Forester W. F. Gale, of Springfield, advises plant- 

 ing this tree instead of the elm, as it is less susceptible to insects, 

 and it is favorably spoken of by others. 



The hardy catalpa (speciosa) is more at home in the west, although 

 used here as an ornamental tree. With us it does not sustain its 

 western reputation for growth, and there is at the present time some 

 doubt as to its value as a tree for this locality, although some good 

 authorities do not hesitate to recommend it. 



The Lombardy poplar was formerly cultivated around dwellings, 

 but owing to its habit of growth it gives little shade. It is used in 

 parkways, and is occasionally planted for screens about dwellings. 

 It is more or less susceptible to borers, but some good authorities 

 recommend it for narrow streets. 



Among other trees which might be mentioned is the Carolina 

 poplar, which because of its rapid growth is extensively planted at 

 the present time. Good avenues of these trees may be seen about 

 Boston in the Metropolitan Park System, where they have been cut 

 back to form a compact head. It is, however, subject to various 

 troubles. 



