TREES AND SHRUBS FOR LARGE TOWNS. 



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Acer tataricum. 



Acer monspessulanum. 



Negundo fraxinifolium. Green form, excellent. 



Variegated form, in open places. 

 iEsculus carnea (Scarlet Horse Chestnut). 

 Pa via flava (Yellow Horse Chestnut). 



Koelreuteria paniculata. Foliage curious ; yellow flowers very 

 conspicuous. 



Ptelea trifoliata. A large bush of this grew for many years in 

 the yard bounded by the printing-office of the Times, and has 

 only recently been removed. The golden tint of its foliage 

 and its curious winged fruits used to attract much attention. 



Hypericum calycinum. In open situations. 



Staphylea pinnata (Bladder Nut). 



Ehamnus hybridus (Buckthorn). 



Ehamnus Frangula (Buckthorn). 



Ehamnus catharticus (Buckthorn). 



Colletia spinosa. 



Colletia cruciata. Will not bear severe winters. 

 Ehus typhina (Sumach). Does very well in towns. 

 Ehus Cotinus (Wig-plant). 

 Ehus glabra laciniata. Ornamental foliage. 

 Cladrastis tinctoria. 



Cytisus (Laburnum) and varieties, of which Waterer's is one of 

 the best, but the leaves of all are apt to be disfigured by 

 insects. 



Eobinia pseudacacia and varieties. 



Cercis siliquastrum (the Judas-tree). Always attracts attention 



when in flower. 

 Gleditschia triacanthos (the Honey Locust). 

 Amygdalus communis (the Almond). A favourite tree in London 



suburbs for its flower in early spring, but is otherwise not to 



be recommended. 

 Primus spinosa (Sloe). 

 Prunus mahaleb. 



Prunus cerasifera var. Pissardi (Purple-leaved Plum). Eetains its 



colour in London. 

 Prunus virginiana. Chelsea Botanic Garden. 

 Cerasus pseudo-Cerasus Watereri; A very handsome double- 

 flowered variety. 



