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is distinct, but inferior to the purple-leaved variety. For general 

 effect, Sophora japonica pendula is worthy of wider recognition. 

 Its winter effect (Fig. 305) is perhaps more conspicuous than its 

 summer beauty. The fragrant Lime family comprises several kinds 

 of graceful habit, including Tilia petiolaris {T. americana pendula) 

 and T. dasystyla. Alniis incana pendula ?wva is an elegant 

 tree, well adapted for moist situations. Fraxifius excelsior 

 pendula (Weeping Ash) may be successfully grown in any soil 

 or position that suits the Common Ash ; it is a handsome tree. 

 F. e. aurea pendula is a yellow-leaved form of the last-named. 

 Its bark is also yellow, which makes it valuable for winter 

 effect. It should, however, be planted in exposed situations so 

 that its foliage in spring and summer, and bark in winter, may 

 be seen to the best advantage. 



The Siberian Pea Trees {Caragana arborescens pendula and 

 C. pygmced) are distinct and useful for small gardens. Their pea- 

 shaped flowers are very attractive. The Weeping Dogwood 

 ( Cornus florida pendula^ is hardy and of good growth, and its leaves 

 die off a brilliant red in autumn. Labur7ium vulgare pendula is 

 deservedly popular. Its long drooping racemes of golden-yellow 

 pea- shaped blossoms are effective. Lai'ix europcea pendula is one 

 of the most picturesque of weeping trees, especially in early 

 spring. It succeeds best when planted in a fairly moist rich 

 soil. 



Evergreen. — The number of evergreen trees of pendulous 

 habit are not numerous, but the list comprises a few handsome 

 kinds. Picea Morinda {Abies S^nithiana) is a Fir of simple 

 culture, and thrives well in cold, wet soils, a recommendation 

 of no mean value. Cupressus Lawsonidna pendula vera is of 

 loose growth, and quite distinct ; it is not fastidious as to soil. 

 C. L. filifera has long thread-like branchlets, which hang grace- 

 fully ; it succeeds best in well-drained soil. C. L. intertexta is 

 another very fine pendulous Cypress. Hardy, free in growth, 

 and of beautiful outline, this variety is well adapted for growing 

 as isolated specimens on the lawn. C. nootkaensis pendula is a 

 decided weeping variety of the Nootka Sound Cypress, having 

 long drooping branchlets of a rich green shade. 



Thuya {Biota) orientalis pendula (Whipcord Thuya) is as free in 

 growth as the common kind. The long whipcord-like grow^ths 

 are graceful and effective, and form quite a contrast to the some- 

 what formal habit of T. {B.) orientalis. T. occidenialis pendula is a 

 very ornamental variety, with elegant drooping branches. Though 

 little known, Juniperus co77i7nunis oblonga pe7idula is by no means 

 without attraction, as its sharp-pointed leaves hang on long, 

 slender branchlets. J. virgi7iiana pendula is a free grower of 

 excellent habit, with numerous branches of a decidedly weeping 

 tendency. Cedrus Deodar a adds variety to a selection of orna- 

 mental trees. Although the Sacred Cedar is of weeping habit. 



