32 THE BEECH. 



buds expand about the middle ot April, and the leaves a week later. 

 The lower branches are ciften green while the upper ones are still 

 in bud. The glossy texture ot the young leat accounts tor the white 

 lights seen in the spring-toliage when the sun shines upon it, and its 

 transparency tor the brilliance of the green. 



LKAF I-VIAA GkOVV.N. 



