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THE PLANE. 



century and a lialfj without showing any vestiges of 

 decay. 



THE ELM. 



The Elm is another tree indigenous to Britain. 

 Fifteen species of Ulmus are enumerated, but those 

 most generally known are the broad-leaved Wych- 

 Elm, or Scotch Elm, and the English or Small- 

 Leaved Elm. The elm is among the most majestic, 

 as well as the longest lived, of our trees. It has a 

 spreading top, and, when it grows to its natural size, 

 has a very grand appearance ; but, when a small tree, 

 it has nothing particularly attractive in its look. 

 The elm is a quick grower. 



THE PLANE. 



The Plane belongs to the Acer or Maple genus, 

 of which there are many species. The species more 

 particularly intended in the present volume is the 

 Scots Plane-tree, or English Sycamore. Bating a 

 degree of stiffness in its branches, it is, perhaps, the 

 most beautiful deciduous tree we possess. It grows 

 quickly on a favourable soil, and attains a great age 

 and size. It is a native of the Continent of Europe, 

 but whether it belonged originally to Britain is 

 doubted by Sir James Edward Smith. 



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