alike. The Maidenhair Tree (Gingko) is proper yet rather too 

 foreign for a child. Larch and Bald Cypress (Taxodium) 

 will do in some exceptional cases. Acacias should be avoided 

 inside the grounds on account of the rapid growth and the 

 dimensions which they assume. They are good sidewalk 

 trees in warm regions, their odor adding to the attractive- 

 ness of their graceful flowers. 



The limited space of our grounds forbids the setting out 

 of trees. We must resort to large shrubs for the elevated 

 lines. Amongst them are the 



FRUIT- BEARING SHRUBS. 



of first importance, the more so, as all of them also display 

 attractive blossoms. 



A Crab-apple is a child's delight. In bloom and downy 

 foliage before any other variety, it is richly hung with 

 blossom and develops a sure crop of fruit. Of the many 

 varieties those with painted cheeks are preferable. Com- 

 pare the amount of pleasure to be derived from such a 

 tree with the limited charms of a large fruited apple, 

 like the Alexander, or the massiveness of a Pound Pear. 

 The boys are sure to fight over the yet green fruit of the 

 Alexander, whereas the Crab furnishes fruit for the entire 

 school. Plums are also welcome ; the Japanese varieties 

 always produce fruit, which is acceptable and early as well, 

 as are also some varieties of Cherry, Plum and Gages. The 

 Damson is a bush which should not be missed. Its astringent 

 fruit is a boy's delight, and the amount of temptation to im* 



