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AMERICAN or SMALL FRUITED ASH. 

 Pyrus . Imericana. 



A good small tree for ornamental purposes now rare in culti- 

 vation. 



ELDER-LEAVED or LARGE FRUITED MOUNTAIN ASH. 

 Pyrus sambricifolia. 



Has been observed in central part of State in parks and college 

 L'r< tunds. 



COMMON PEAR. 

 Pyrus communis. 



Several varieties in cultivation. The pear is a native of Europe. 

 Genus AMELANCHIER. 



The genus name is from the popular name of the European species. 



JUNE-BERRY. SERVICE-BERRY. SHAD BUSH. 

 Amelianchier Canadensis. 



Reported from east side of State. Some in cultivation. Com- 

 monly called "Sarvis 5 berry. 



THE HAWS or THORNS. Genus CRATAEGUS. 



Crataegus is of Greek derivation and has reference to the strength of the 

 wood. 



GREEN HAW. 

 Crataegus viridis. 

 This haw is abundant in the Red River bottoms. 



WASHINGTON THORN. 

 Crataegus cor data. 



This is probably the one found throughout the eastern half of the 

 State. Small fruit, red, remaining on tree late in winter. Many 

 slender thorns. 



DOTTED FRUITED HAWTHORN. 



Crataegus punctata. 



This one may be common but has been observed only on the 

 ridges south of Sulphur in (Matte National Park. 



