Acer — Japanese Maples. 



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described as having deeply lobed leaves, traversed over 

 a whitish ground with a network of translucent, yellowish- 

 green lines, and as coloring finely in autumn when it 

 is at its best. It contrasts well with the A. p. sanguinciiin, 

 or blood-leaved variety, which in turn is one of the pret- 



CUT-LEAVED JAPAN MAPLE. 



tiest of the whole family, and one of the most largely 

 planted. This is at its best in June, and, though it later 

 loses some of its brilliancy, it is a gem of rare worth to 

 the end of the season. No massing or grouping is com- 

 plete without it. It is also especially effective as a single 

 specimen, and is one of the most popular of all the 

 family. 



