TREES IN SQUARES 153 



Wych Elm has suffered from attacks of the goat moth 

 and had to be severely pruned in consequence. 



Bedford Square. The Plane trees here are remark- 

 able for both height and stem girth, some of the largest 

 being fully 7 feet in diameter. In several instances 

 the stems are curiously buttressed, or what might be 

 described as ' carrot-shaped,' the basal portion being 

 out of all proportion to the dimensions further up, 

 a peculiarity that is shared by some of the Planes in 

 other squares and gardens. Having plenty of room, 

 they have become perfectly developed, and are well 

 set off by the nicely kept and beautifully green sward 

 on which they stand. The Ailanthus here looks green 

 and happy, though none are of great age, and the 

 Weeping Elms contrast well with the more upright 

 species. 



Hanover Square. Large Planes, with a plot of 

 grass in centre. Two half-dead Thorns and a small 

 Chestnut alone relieve the Plane tree monotony. As 

 usual the garden is surrounded with Lilacs. 



Bloomsbury Square. The most remarkable trees 

 here are the Planes, Elms, and Poplars, all being of 

 large size. The Ailanthus also does well, and the Figs, 

 of which there are several, look healthy and are well 

 developed. A goodly specimen of the Weeping Asfi 

 grows near the centre of the garden, the branch spread 

 being wide and affording excellent shade. Limes 

 also do well and look particularly refreshing in the 

 spring, and some small specimens of the Weeping Elm 

 give contrast to the planting. 



Red Lion Square. The curious old propped Elm 

 tree and large Ash and specimen of Willow are about 

 the principal trees of note, though the big Planes, 

 beheaded Poplars, Limes, and Ailanthus all thrive 



