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its leaf ; and eng. 120, same page the fruit, or chestnut, 

 which is not fit for food. (1) 



f i6. — Betula pendula laciniata — Cut-leaved weeping birch- 



Populus alba — White-poplar. 



Better known as the silver-poplar; which name it 

 derives from the white colour of the lower side of its 

 leaves. In its habits, cultivation, and other »^ 



qualities, it is the same as the rest of the »,• 

 poplars. This tree should never be planted ***• 

 near houses ; for the end would be, that 117.— Seeds and 

 its long, trailing roots would demolish the birch. 

 foundations. Eng. 121, same page, represents a branch 

 of the white-poplar. 



Populus pyramidalis — Lombardy-poplar. 



"Well known in all parts of the country. From its 

 (h Foi' human food that is, but deer and sheep like it uncommonly. — Trs 



