DESCRIPTIVE ENUMERATION OP TREES. 79 



better wlieii two or three are planted in a 

 group. 



The Walnut is not an unpicturesque tree. The 

 "vyarm, russet hue of its young foliage makes 

 a pleasing variety among the vivid green of 

 other trees, about the end of May : and the same 

 variety is maintained in summer, by the contrast 

 of its yellowish hue, when mixed in any quantity 

 with trees of a darker tint ; but it opens its 

 leaves so late, and drops them so early, that it 

 cannot long be in harmony with the grove. It 

 stands best alone, and the early loss of its foliage 

 is of the less consequence, as its ramification is 

 generally beautiful. 



The Lime is an elegant tree, where it is 

 suffered to grow at large; but we generally see 

 it in straight bondage, clipped into shape, and 

 forming the sides of avenues and vistas. But in 

 its best state it is not very interesting. It has a 

 uniformity of surface, without any of those breaks 

 and hollows which the most picturesque trees 

 present, and which give their foliage so much 

 beauty. One circumstance, however, should 

 recommend the Lime to all lovers of the imitative 



