WAFER ASH 



ish white clusters well scattered among- the foliage, 

 sometimes fairly overpowering it. This unusual com- 

 bination of the pale green of the samaras with the dark 

 green of the leaves gives the plant its decorative value. 

 The name of Wafer seems to refer to the size and form 

 of the fruit ; and Hop-tree indicates that the leaves 

 have been used instead of hops in the manufacture of 

 beer. 



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