No. 1285. 





CATALPA SYRINGIFi 



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This beautiful deciduous trei 



sisaMtive 



of the banks of the Ohio ami 3Ii<si.-sipi. 



where it was first discovered by the cele- 



brated Catesby, who introdu 



iced it into 



this country. It endures our ^ 



viators very 



well, and when it has attained 



the height 



of 10 or 12 feet, produces 



its elegant 



■'• • ■--.'■. 



leaves, have a charming effect. 





It ought to be planted in 



a sheltered 



place, in rich loamy soil, and is 





facility from seeds, which ar 



e annually 



brought from America. 





