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at least two good cut-leaved forms in Pedunculata asplem- 

 folia and pectinata. There are other varieties of the Oak 

 in which the foliage differs considerably from that of the 

 species in being much more freely divided. 



Rlius glabra laciniata has become widely known of late 

 years on account of its neatly divided foliage and as being 

 a good town shrub. The leaves are of a delicate pea-green 

 and the flowers inconspicuous and succeeded by feathery 

 lawns. 



The common Alder has at least two forms that are much 

 sought after for dampish ground by the pond or lake side, 

 in A Inus glutinosa laciniata and its well-marked and distinct 

 variety imperialis. Both attain to a goodly size, and when 

 suitably placed where the abundant, rich green, deeply 

 divided leaves can be readily seen, are distinctly valuable 

 for contrast and waterside effect. 



The incised or cut-leaved Hornbeam (Carpinus Betulus 

 incisa) is rarely seen, but it is of so distinct a type that its 

 inclusion in this list is considered desirable. In this case 

 the almost entire beech-like leaf is finely divided and the 

 whole tree presents a comparatively light and airy appear- 

 ance. Of the common Hawthorn there is a specially 

 elegant cut-leaved form in that named laciniata, but its 

 distinctive characteristics are best revealed when planted 

 in conjunction with the species. 



Several of the Vine family are rendered highly ornamental 

 for covering walls and pergolas by reason of their beautifully 

 coloured and divided leaves. Vitis heterophylla dissecta 

 is one of the best in this way, but others of the less-incised 

 forms are well worthy of attention. V. vinifera purpurea 

 has much to recommend it as an ornamental-leaved variety, 

 and is specially suitable for covering mounds of earth, 

 stones or tree stumps. 



We must riot omit to include the cut or fern-leaved 

 variety of the Lime (Tilia platyphillos laciniata), which 

 for neat habit of growth and distinct character from the 

 species merits special attention. The cut-leaved Japan 

 Maples are exceedingly beautiful, but their slow growth 

 and difficult propagation will always be against extensive 



