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Elm in the Vale of Gloucester, commonly called " Piffe's Elm." 

 Its dimensions given by Marshall in 1783, and its measurement 

 in 1824. Decayed Elm of great size in Hyde Park, probably 

 planted in Charles II.'s time. — Note VII. The upright Elm, 

 not a new variety. — Note VIII. Beech not considered a timber 

 tree in England before Bradley's time. Remarkable trial before 

 the Barons of Exchequer about 1725, w^hich decided its claim to 

 be a timber tree. Practice in Buckinghamshire referred to by 

 Bradley. — Note IX. Greek derivation of the Fagus ((ftrjyos) 

 or Beech. Two varieties mentioned by Bradley, viz., the 

 white or silver Beech, and the wild or vale Beech. Two others 

 known to nurserymen ; but they are only shrubs. The purple 

 copper-coloured Beech of Germany — Note X. Caesar's statement 

 about the similarity of the Beech in Britain and Gaul. Light- 

 foot's and Marshall's opinion relative to its being indigenous in 

 Scotland and England. — Note XI. Beech useful as fuel, food 

 for animals, and as affording oil. Its leaves used for mattresses 

 for beds in other countries. This practice highly recommended 

 to be introduced into this country. — Note XII. Beech employed 

 by the author, in conjunction with thorn, for field-hedges with 

 complete success. This species of fence strongly recommended, 

 and has, since its discovery, been extensively practised in Scot- 

 land and the north of England. The Barberry and the Beech, in 

 equal parts, form the most beautiful of all hedges near a gentle- 

 man's residence. — Note XIII. Definition of the Scottish term 

 " Dorty." — Note XIV. Quotation from Ralph Austin relative to 

 the best season for the removal of young Beech plants. 471-480 



SECTION XIV. 



Note I. Botanical descriptions of the Maple. — Note II. Pontey's 

 remark on the Sycamore. Account of some old Sycamores at 

 Allanton. — Note III. Norway Maple described by Linnaeus.— 

 Note IV. Statement respecting the influence of the sea-breeze 

 on the Lace or Lime Oak of America, first made by Dr Yule, 

 doubted. Statements, especially in an art like planting, should 

 be invariably verified by facts founded on experiments. — Note 

 V. The class and order of the Chestnut and the Beech botanically 

 described. — Note VI. Evelyn's opinion, that the Chestnut is 

 indigenous in Britain, shown to be erroneous. — Note VII. 

 Chestnut grows to great size in the southern countries of Europe. 

 Several mentioned. The largest known in England stands at 



