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POPULUS. 



As a species nearly allied to the Aspen, but as an orna- 

 mental tree superior to it in many respects, we deem the 

 Populus Graca of Aiton, and other writers, worthy of a 

 few remarks. 



The specific term of Graca, and classic appellation of 

 Athenian Poplar, naturally lead to the supposition that 

 this species is indigenous to Greece, and that it derives 

 its name from the city of Minerva ; such an opinion 

 we entertained in common we believe with many others, 

 and even botanical writers gave weight and currency to 



