TREES FOR THE LAWN 



turesque in nature than appealing in name ; whether or 

 not Judas hanged himself upon this particular sort of 

 tree, it seems unfortunate that one so attractive should 

 have such sinister associations. The small, rose-coloured 

 blossoms come very freely in early summer, and make a 

 brave show. The Ornamental Peaches are exquisite 

 flowering trees, at their best in May ; and one called 

 atrosanguinea is loveliest of all. Its blossoms are of 

 intense rose shade, creating a distinct note of colour, and 

 standing out most vividly from everything else. The 

 luxuriant display more than compensates for the lack 

 of fruit. 



Among the Crabs are some perfect lawn trees ; perhaps 

 none of them excels the old Siberian Crab, which has the 

 double merit of yielding lovely flowers and attractive fruits 

 that make delicious jelly. Pyrus baccata is another 

 Crab that becomes smothered in bloom in spring. The 

 Mountain Ash, though not showy when in flower, is very 

 handsome when in fruit ; its bright red berries glow 

 vividly in the grey gloom of an autumn day. An exquisite 

 flowering Apple is Pyrus floribunda ; this forms a sym- 

 metrical little tree that is smothered in fascinating pink 

 blossom in May. There are few more tempting garden 

 pictures in early summer than a weeping Hawthorn in 

 full blossom ; the leafy flower-studded branches fall 

 with perfect grace. The Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae 

 rhamnoides), especially if planted as a standard on a tall 

 stem, will charm no less with its grey leaves the summer 



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