Jidy Plants. 



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its incomparable nectar. The tree, too, from its great spread- 

 ing top and fine foliage, is magnificent for shade. Five of these 



Fig. 151. 





Basswood. 

 trees are ■within two rods of my study window, and their grate- 

 iul fragrance and beautiful form and shade have often been 

 the subject of remark by visitors. 



