in moist. So is the Birch, and very attractive to the child and 

 deeply impressive through its graceful character. Its 

 pendulous limbs suggest lightness and airiness. The 

 bark offers many interesting ideas, and a little scribbling 

 on its paper surface is treasured highly. The Aspen, full- 

 brother to the Birch, is decidedly to be avoided. It is irritat- 

 ing to grown persons, and for a child to be forced to see it, 

 and ever again see it, is absolutely criminal. Poplars are 

 satisfied to stand in dry or wet soil, and while their dimen- 

 sions are needful of large space, they will do well for a long 

 time in even narrow streets, as they permit of great abuse. 

 But they should be as far as possible from plantations, partly 

 on account of the suckers which they send out, partly be- 

 cause they harbor a large number of insect pests. Alders 

 will do best in wet spots, but are satisfactory also in dry 

 places. Their many charms consist in the catkins, ear- 

 liest of any in the season, and the burrs later. Their rigid 

 growth is an objection of little weight. All Locusts are 

 good, the pink one especially offers a beautiful green and 

 an attractive blossom. The commonest will do well in the 

 most disadvantageous positions. The Hawthorns are much 

 to be preferred, and, with a little judicious thinning, will 

 never assume the unclean appearance which they have in 

 warm climates. Their flowers are rich hunting grounds for 

 bees, and their berries are delightful to every child. The 

 Mountain Ash, as well as the Oak-leaved Ash, are trees which 

 we neglect too much altogether. It is surprising how well 

 this tree of northern climes will do in warm zones. Its reg- 

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