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1. DECIDUOUS.* 



The Larix, or Larch, is a cone-bearing tree, with 

 needle shaped leaves, but not an evergreen. 



The Black Larch, Hackmetuck, Tamerack — Larix 

 Americana, grows in swamps in the north and north- 

 western portions of the United States, and further 

 north it is found also on uplands. It flourishes on our 

 prairies; will also do well on the bluflf, and is a hand- 

 some tree. 



The European Larch — Larix Europcea, is a native 

 of the mountainous parts of Europe, and the, south of 

 Eussia. It is extensively cultivated in England and on 

 the continent of Europe for timber and ornament. Its 

 timber is among the most durable and valuable in the 

 world. It is a rapid grower and very ornamental. It 

 is one of the most reliable and desirable trees for 

 planting on the bluff. 



2. EVERGREENS. 



Under the bluff, except in a few spots where clay 

 is mixed with the subsoil, all evergreens have failed, and 

 will continue to fail. They live and thrive a few years 

 and then die for want of nutriment. They literally 

 starve to death. We do not know how to supply the 

 deficient nourishment, and if we knew, it would prob- 

 ably cost too much to be practicable. But on the blufl 

 a few species will succeed. 



The Scotch, Austrian and White Pine may be re- 

 commended. 



The Scotch Pine — Pinus sylvestris, is the least orna- 

 mental of the three; but it is so hardy, grows so well, 



*Trees that shed their leaves annually. 



