OF 



THE ALDER, Oiler, or Aller. 



(Betula alnus.) 



This is a middle-fized tree. If allowed to take 

 its natural form, it may be termed rather a hand- 



fome 



The Plane thrives best in light loams which are moist* 

 but not wet. It will grow freely, however, in drier and 

 in poor soils. Like the lime, it is fit only for the grounds 

 near a residence. The American Plane thrives better in a 

 moist soil than the Eastern Plane, and will even endure 

 partial inundations. 



The Poplar will thrive in the soils specified in the preced- 

 ing section as being fit for the willow. 



The Balm of Gilead Fir will thrive wherever the Silver 

 fir flourishes. 



The American Spruce thrives best in moist, loamy soils, 

 and sheltered situations ; yet it will grow freely in lighter 

 and drier soils, if moderately well sheltered^ 



The Pinaster is equally hardy with the Scots fir ; in ma- 

 ritime situations perhaps more so. 



The Weymouth Pine and the Cedar of Lebanon, grow 

 freely on all lightish soils of a moderate depth ; but best in 

 deep sandy loams. Neither of them are suited for the 

 northern parts of our island, especially in very exposed si- 

 tuations. 



The Holly and the Yew are both hardy trees ; and are 

 found growing naturally in high, bleak, as well as in low, 

 sheltered, shaded situations ; in a variety of soils, from a 

 light sand to a strong clay. 



