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STUDIES OF TREES 



12. Flowering dogwood 



(Cornus florida) 



13. Japanese maple 



(Acer polymorphum) 



CONIFEROUS 



14. Oriental spruce 



(Picea orienlalis) 



15. Austrian pine 



(Pinus austriaca) 



16. Ehotan pine 

 (Pinus excelsd) 



17. White pine 



(Pinus strobus) 



18. European larch 



(Larix europaea) 



Popular for its beautiful 

 white flowers in the early 

 spring and the rich coloring 

 of its leaves in the fall; does 

 not grow to large size. The 

 red-flowering variety of this 

 tree, though sometimes not 

 quite as hardy, is extremely 

 beautiful. 



It has several varieties of 

 different hues and it colors 

 beautifully in the fall; it does 

 not grow to large size. 



Forms a dignified, large 

 tree with a compact crown 

 and low branches; is hardy. 



Is very hardy; possesses a 

 compact crown; will grow in 

 soils of medium quality. 



Grows luxuriantly; is digni- 

 fied and beautiful; requires a 

 good soil, and in youth needs 

 some protection from extreme 

 cold. 



Branches gracefully and 

 forms a large, dignified tree; 

 will thrive on a variety of 

 soils. 



Has a beautiful appearance; 

 thrives best in moist situa.* 

 tions. 



