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Fig. 127. — Aster Liiidleyanus. — See page 44S. 



began to find its way into Germany about twenty years ago. 

 It grows rapidly. Its top, while young, assumes a broad 

 pyramidal form. The stout texture of its leaves, and their 

 glossy surface, seem to have predestined it for intra-mural 



plantations. The specimens which have come under my 

 observation have remained unharmed, while other Lindens 

 have suffered seriously. It would be advisable to make a 

 trial of the Crimean Linden in America, where its advantages 



