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19. Blue spruce Extremely hardy; forms a 

 (Picea pungens) perfect specimen plant for 



the lawn. 



20. Japanese umbrella pine Very hardy; retains a com- 

 (Sciadopitys vcrlicillata) pact crown> An excellent 



specimen plant when grouped 

 with other evergreens on the 

 lawn. Does not grow to large 

 size. 



21. Mugho pine A low-growing evergreen; 

 (Pinus mughus) hardy; important in group 



planting. 



22. Obtuse leaf Japanese cypress Beautiful evergreen of small 

 (Retinospora obtusa) s j ze . hardy ; desirable for group 



planting. 



23. English yew An excellent evergreen 

 (Taxus baccata} usually of low form; suitable 



for the lawn, massed with 

 others or as a specimen plant; 

 will grow in the shade of other 

 trees. There are various 

 forms of this species of dis- 

 tinctive value, 



TREES BEST FOR THE STREET 



1. Oriental sycamore Very hardy; will adapt itself 

 (Platanus orientalis) to city conditions ; grows fairly 



fast and is highly resistant 

 to insects and disease. 



2. Norway maple Very hardy; possesses a 

 (Acer platanoides) straight trunk and symmetri- 

 cal crown; is comparatively 



