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planted, but the winter foliage is of a darker color and not 

 quite so ornamental. This species has produced many in- 

 teresting and beautiful forms, which will be described under 

 their proper heading. 



EUROPEAN ASH (Fraxinus excelsa). This somewhat re- 

 sembles our native ash in form of tree and color of its 

 foliage; it is easily transplanted and many of its varieties 

 possess considerable value. 



AUCUBA-LEAVED ASH (F. Americana, var. auciibcefolid) . 

 A beautiful tree with variegated foliage, but not so 

 vigorous in growth as the common form. Valuable to plant 

 in contrast with trees of purple or dark green foliage. 



HONEY-LOCUST (GleditscUa triacantlios). A large tree 

 with beautiful foliage and large, often branched thorns, 

 which cover more or less the main branches and sometimes 

 the trunk. It varies much in shape, sometimes making 

 very irregular growth, but it can be trained to a good form 

 by a little judicious pruning. Compact, finely branched 

 trees should be selected if planted on the lawn. 



KENTUCKY COFFEE-TREE (Gymnocladus Canadensis). 

 A hardy native tree with feathery compound leaves, large 

 stiff branches, and large panicles of flowers. Valuable for 

 its subtropical effect. 



CHINA-WOOD (Kcelreuteria paniculata). A hardy im- 

 ported tree with good foliage and large panicles of yellowish 

 white flowers in July. It is valuable on account of its large 

 masses of flowers opening so late in the season. 



PLANE-TREE OR BUTTONWOOD (Plat anus occidentalis). 

 Were it not for the disease which attacks this tree it would 

 be among the most desirable for ornamenting large places 

 or roadsides. Its most conspicuous features are the white 

 and olive patches of its very smooth trunk and branches 



