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The latter one, the ulnus or elm of China, is remarkable for hav- 

 ing very shining leaves -which remain on a long time in all sea- 

 sons. 



Ligustrum Japonicum is a favorite tree in Provence, some of 

 them very curious and ornamental. 



Bignonia Manglesii — Of exuberant vegetation, even prodigious 

 thick foliage with beautiful flowers. Excellent to cover walls 

 &c., bears fruit at Hjeres but not abundantly. 



Many other ne\r plants are mentioned. 



SHADE TREES. 



The greatest portion of shade trees suffer in large cities from 

 worms. It is extremely desirable to have trees which are cloth 

 ed with dense, bright foliage, free from the attack of worms. 

 The Ailanthus has been extensively tried of late years. It seems 

 to be proof against all insects, but is considered by many to be in- 

 jurious to other plants and unwholesome, especially in the most 

 beautiful season, that of blossom. 



We have now commenced, with another tree which seems to be 

 preferable to all others for city purposes. It is the Norway Maple, a 

 tree bearing dense foliage of a deep shining green on the upper sur- 

 face, lighted color below, holds its leaves all summer, and if it is 

 allowed to grow without trimming, it attains great size. 



From LiiKlley'8 Vegetable Kingdom. 



FABACE^. 

 Indigo. — Tfie dye from it is a formidable poison. 



Senna — Is derived from Cassia Acutifolia, (sharp leaved) from 

 Cassia Senna and from Cynanchum Aigel. 



Ceratonia Siliqua — Or Carot tree, or Algaroba bean, is fed to 

 horses in the south of Spain ; has been exported to England with 

 profit, as substitute for oil-cake. The dry pulp in which the 

 seeds are buried is very nutritious ; is supposed to have been the 

 food of St. John in the wilderness ; is, therefore, called Locust, 



