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CHAPTER X. 
DECIDUOUS TREES. 
Tue following list of trees is arranged alphabetically 
according to their generic botanical name.* I have fol- 
lowed Dr. Asa Gray in the names of most of our native 
trees, believing him to be the best authority extant, at 
least so far as regards the native trees of our Northern 
forests. But no full botanical description will be attempted, 
as this would necessitate the use of many words which 
are not generally understood, my object being only to call 
the attention of the reader to the most valuable native 
forest trees, also noticing a few of the best foreign species 
which are well suited to cultivation in the Northern States, 
the seeds of which can be readily obtained. 
Acer. (Alapie.) 
A genus containing many species, most of which are 
trees of large size; only a few are shrubs. The Ma- 
ples have palmated-lobed leaves, with the edges vari- 
ously serrated (notched). Fig. 17 shows a leaf of the 
* The word generic is from the Latin genus, and is applied to particu- 
lar groups. For instance, Acer is the generic for the whole group of 
Maples. The specific name is applied to the different individuals of the 
group, and follows the generic name. Sugar Maple is called Acer Sac- 
charinum, Acer being the generic, and Saccharinum being the specific 
or name of the species. 
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