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THE CHESTNUTS. 



The Chestnut (Cast an ea sp.) occurs as rare specimens all through 

 the State. So far as is known, no specimens were found in the parkings 

 in the south, but there were some magnificent trees in private yards. 

 In rare cases it had been planted in the north, but the best specimens, 

 which are not many, are to be found in plantings other than those in 

 the street, 



Figure 11. 



By natural habit the tree is usually of symmetrical shape and requires 

 little care toward that end. The foliage is good and the flowering in 

 these sections is inconspicuous. The trees for the most part do not 

 fruit. This is a tree for which no recommendation can be made, for 

 lack of evidence. Certainly it should not be planted on narrow streets 

 or streets with narrow parkings. 



