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fact that these trees have never been noted on the parking spaces, they are of 

 such distinctive color and form and of such striking individuality that they seem 

 to tempt a trial on the street. This is not a recommendation, but a plea that 

 some one will be a pioneer and settle the matter. 



The common Bald Cypress (JT. diatichium) was not noted but is quite similar 

 to the above except that the foliage, a trifle larger than that of toe proceeding. 

 There are splendid specimens of this tree at Berkeley. 



Thuya sp. 



Various spacies of Arbor vitae are to be found throughout the state. Some 

 of these are native but most of then are introduced species. They are trees 

 resembling, in general characteristics, the Incense Cedar and Lawson Cypress* 

 They are not most desirable for street work, but are entirely useful in park 

 work as the group offers a considerable variety of color and texture which is a 

 desirable feature among evergreen foliage plants. 



The Lindens. 



The Lindens ( Tilia sp.) are commonly found on the parkings but rarely in 

 systematic plantings. They form shapely trees with a semi-globular head. The 

 leaves, however, are very coarse in those species whose leaves are covered with 

 many fine hats, often turn a very dingy, rusty color during the autumn months. 

 Tho blossoms, which are not very showy, are quite fragrant and are freely visited 

 by beas. These flov/ers are followed by small berries which are often conspicuous 

 because of the peculiar blade-like structure, for which they grow, which aids in 

 their distribution by the wind. 



Both American and European forms have been noted. (Tilia americana; 

 T. europaea) . 



The Brisbane Box.. 



This tree ( Tri stania conf erta) is a handsome evergreen tree, with broad 

 shining leaves soaev/hat resembling the broader forms of Eucalyptus leaves. 

 The tree bears clusters of rather showy white flowers. 



