THE ELM. 



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"ANOTHER NEW DAY." 

 (By Permission of R. Chignell, Esq., the Owner of the Tic-turf.) 



SPECIES OF ELM. 



GENERAL DESCRIPTION. 



There are several varieties of the Common Elm, but the only 

 ones with characteristics calling for special remark are the Common 

 Elm (Ulmus campestris), and the Scotch Elm (Ulmus montana). 

 The chief points in which they differ are enumerated below. In each 

 there is a strong similarity of construction, both in flower and fruit, 

 and in the arrangement of the leaves. 



THE TRUNK. 



In the English Elm this is massive and covered with rough 

 bark, which is grooved vertically and divided into upright oblong- 

 sections by horizontal incisions. The trunk is conspicuous throughout 

 its height, although usually partially hidden by numerous adventitious 

 branchlets. 



