Persimmon — Beech 285 
feet in height, with rigid, spreading branches and many stout spines, 
deeply lobed and toothed, glossy, roundish foliage, white, fragrant 
flowers in flat clusters, and deep red fruit persisting into winter. This 
species is half hardy in Ottawa. A Siberian form of this, and a Sibe- 
rian species, C. sanguinea Linn. (206), have been found hardy in the 
Northwest. A number of varieties, with pink, scarlet, and double 
flowers, offer additional omamental value. Very subject to attacks of 
plant lice. A good hedge plant. 
C. monogyna Jacq. (207), from North Africa and Asia, furnishes a 
large number of useful forms, mostly shrubs, with double flowers, and 
other variations; among them, C. Pault (2072), Paul’s Double Scarlet, 
is most brilliant in color in early spring. 
PERSIMMON (EBONY) 
Diospyrus. D. Virginiana Linn. (208), one of one hundred and eighty 
species, all exotic but this one, is a medium-sized to small tree, mainly 
of southern range, but hardy north of New York in sheltered and warm 
spots. It is of minor ornamental value, but of botanical interest, with 
its peculiar, platy bark, and brown plum-like fruit. When at its best, 
of pleasing aspect, with a rounded or elliptical outline, open irregular 
branch system, and glossy foliage, turning to rich orange. It is adap- 
tive to almost any soil, but thrives best in deep rich ones. Having a 
long tap-root, it does not transplant readily. It suffers occasionally 
from a leaf spot fungus. It is best used in groups of small trees or shrubs 
on small places. 
D. Kaki Linn. (209), the Japanese species, prized for its large fruit, 
is fit only for southern planting. 
BEECH 
Fagus. A small genus with five species; of wide, mostly northern 
range; large trees. ‘Two of the species with three or four varieties are 
among the finest, most magnificent ornamental and shade trees in exist- 
ence. With stately, upright form of ovoid outline, in later life spread- 
ing; becomes ample and an admirable show in winter, with its slender, 
graceful sprays of twigs in shelving tiers, and long pointed brown buds 
and silver-gray, smooth bark. Delicate, pale green, glossy foliage in 
