30- The Rural Librarv. 



Cottonwood, P. moniiifera. 



Desirable in a group or near water. The staminate specimens, only, should be 

 planted, if possible. 



Balm of Gilead, P. balsamifera^ var. candicans. 



Desirable in remotegroups or belts. Foliage not pleasant in color. 



Lombardy poplar,. P. dilatata. 



Desirable for certain purposes, but too much in use. It is apt to be short lived 

 in the north. 



BoUe's poplar, P. Bolleana. 



Habit much like the Lombardy. Leaves curiously lobed, very white beneath, 

 making a pleasant contrast. 



Locust, Robinia Pseudacacia. 



Should be planted at some distance from the dwelling. Useful in grouping. 

 Attractive in flower. Handsome as single specimens when young. 



Honey locust, Gledltschia triacanthos. 



Like the last, this should be planted rather remote from the residence, or near 

 the borders. The foliage of both is light. 



Beech, Fagus ferruginea . 



Specimens which are symmetrically developed are among our best lawn trees. 

 Picturesque in winter. 



Chestnut, Castanea vesca and var. Anie7-icana. 

 Plane or Buttonwood, Platanus occidentalis. 



Young or middle-aged trees are soft and pleasant in aspect, but they soon become 

 thin and ragged below. Most desirable in belts. Utiique in winter. 



Sassafras, Sassafras officinale. 



Suitable in the borders of groups or for single specimens. Peculiar in winter. 

 Too much neglected 



Maiden-hair tree, Solisbttria adiantifolia. 



Very odd and striking. To be used for single specimens. 



Rowan or European mountain ash, Pyrus Aiicuparia. 



Weeping willow, Salix Babylonica. 



To be planted sparingly, preferably near water. The sort known as the Wis- 

 consin weeping willow appears to be much hardier than this type. 



White willow, 6". alba^ and various varieties, one of which is the 

 Golden willow. 



May be used sparingly. 



Wild black cherry, Pninics seroiina. 

 Nettle-tree, Celtis occidentalis . 

 Box elder, Negundo aceroides. 

 European larch, Larix Europcea. 

 American larch or tamarack, L. Americana. 



