Around the “ Pond ”—First Excursion 
of Europe’s favorite trees. It lacks, however, the mag- 
nificent sweep of over-arching branches that makes an 
ancient white elm seem like a silent benison of the 
Almighty. Although called ‘‘English’’ elm, it is not 
a native of that country, but was introduced many cen- 
turies ago, and in its several varieties has spread over 
all Europe. 
No arboreal blossoms are more insignificant than the 
elm’s; but it needs no transient glory of bright color ; 
noble form, commanding size, an extremely graceful 
leaf, and luxuriant foliage have given it an assured pre- 
eminence in elegance and dignity. Quite inferior as 
timber to oak and maple, its chief utility is ornament. 
One of the fleeting pleasures of spring is to note the 
first budding of the elm, as its tiny leaves expand 
and fringe more deeply, day by day, the lace-like 
filigree of minute twigs, until a filmy green spreads 
over all. 
KC@LREUTERIA.—Probably the most ornate compound 
leaf in the Park belongs to a species from Japan, which, 
for want of any popular synonym must be introduced to 
the reader under the formidable scientific name of Ka/- 
reuteria paniculata. Never a large tree, it is a charming 
adornment of small grounds, and its bloom, late in 
August, of showy panicled yellow flowers materially em- 
phasizes its worth. Heavy foliage on large trees gives 
strong tones to a broad landscape; but such trees as 
this, with elegant leaf-configuration in light sprays, give 
to a limited areaa pleasant shade without deep obscurity. 
It will be found on the south border of the walk, south 
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