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 The, Arizona. Ash. 



This ash (Fraxinus velutinus)is the one found frequently in the south and 

 is deservedly popular whan one considers what it will attain under adverse 

 conditions. 



The tree itself resembles the other ashes, with large compound leaves, 

 inconspicuous blossoms, and large panicles of green samaras in the fall* In 

 Los Angeles, the foliage was a good dark-green but in San Bernardino, where the 

 tree is largely planted, the foliage assumes a gray-green color. The shade, 

 while rather light, is entirely sufficient. The tree is , of course, deciduous. 



Other species of ash are to be noted especially farther north, where the 

 Oregon Ash (Fraxinus oregonaUs often found. This forms a good tree which is 

 worthy of attention forsake of variety. Fraxinu_s ornus is also found in rare 

 cases, 'i^his does not become so large a tree and is not so desirable for our 

 purposes. 



The Ginkgo Tree. 



This tree ( Ginkpo biloba)has been the subject of considerable comment. 

 It is a tree of unique appearance having a vary characteristic style of branching 

 and a wealth of fine foliage. The foliage resembles a single one of the 

 pinnae of the maiden hair fern on a large scale, hence the name "Maiden Hair Tree" 

 is sometimes used. 



As the species is deciduous, pistillate flowers do not occur on every tree 

 which is fortunate as the mature fruits have an unpleasant odor when crushed. 

 Other than this there are no great objections to be offered. The species is 

 deciduous. 



Care should be taken to stake the plants well during the first years as the 

 wood is somewhat brittle in those stages, but not noticeably so afterwards. 



So far, all the specimens noted in Southern California are rather young and 

 most of them were in parks or lawns. Those few on tile streets seamed to be thriv- 

 ing as did those in the parks. Further experience must be had before this tree 



