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marshy soil, and, if this is ■well drained, cares little 

 whether it be sandstone or calcareous. Its light and 

 graceful habit should be free from other trees to be 

 well seen : indeed, hardy as it is for any exposure, its 

 outline of branch and leaf will show well against the 

 sky : the grey bark will contrast well either with the 

 lush green growth by the stream, or with the chang- 

 ing tints of moorland bracken and heather ; and the 

 gay verdure of the young leaves and the creamy 

 flowers, or the bright autumn fruit, will harmonise 

 equally with the severity of bare stone in the browns 

 or greys of the natural rockery. In such spots, in 

 planting for picturesque effect, should the Mountain 

 Ash be placed, in company with Guelder-rose or 

 Silver Birch. 



