FOEEST TREES 



green, and vary considerably in out- 

 line. When in full leaf, the outward 

 form of the tree is striking in appear- 

 ance, its foliage being massed into 

 rounded and hemispherical shapes that 

 group themselves in the croAvn of the 

 tree in well-proportioned and tasteful 

 outlines. 



The birches, too, are very attractive 

 trees, especially where they have ample 

 room to develop. The white birch ap- 

 pears at its best where it is sprinkled 

 in moderation among open groves of 

 other trees. To the forester it is of 

 some importance, as its seedlings rap- 

 idly cover denuded or burnt areas. 

 They also shield from excessive sun- 

 light or from frost the seedlings of 

 more valuable kinds that may have 

 sprouted in their welcome shade; until, 

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