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of its leaves. Some of these are probably dis- 

 tinct species, and inhabit most parts of Europe 

 and Asia ; but, as we have only to do with the 

 British form of the tree, it is unnecessary to pur- 



FLOV/ER OF PEAR-TREE. 



sue this subject. It is found in most counties of 

 England, growing in woods and hedges. Its 

 outline, when it stands alone, is pyramidal : the 

 branches are at first erect, then curved down- 

 wards and pendulous ; in a truly wild state. 



