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COCKSPUR THORN . 



Crataegus Crus-galli, L. 



Except for hedges the coekspur thorn is little used. It is occa- 

 sionally found as a lawn tree because of its white flowers, which ap- 

 pear in June. The fruit matures in October, The seeds may be ob- 

 tained by maceration and can be sown at once or kept for spring 

 sowing. 



JUNE BERRY, SHAD BUSH, SERVICE BERRY. 



Amelanchier Canadensis, T. & G. 



Another tree, more often a shrub, which is more ornamental than 

 useful. It is among the first of our trees to bloom in spring and is 

 very attractive because of its many white flowers. The fruit matures 

 in June or July and is then edible. The seeds are obtained by mac- 

 eration and should be sown at once. It has been found on soil vary- 

 ing from dry "barrens" to the wet borders of swamps. 



GUM, SWEET-GUM, BILSTED. 



Liquidambar Styraciflua, L. 



A tree that grows to large size and furnishes a fine grained lumber 

 suitable for veneer and interior finishing. The fruit, a ball with 

 rough projections, matures in autumn, w^hen the seeds drop out. 

 They may be gathered in September or October and sown at once in 

 the seed beds, either scattered thinly broadcast, or in furrows four to 

 six inches apart. Give them a light cover of soil and as with other 

 seeds sown in fall, spread leaves over the beds to protect them dur- 

 ing the winter. Two years may be required to allow the seedlings 

 to become of suflicient size to transplant. They may be set in almost 

 any soil, but because of their tendency to branch set the plants not 

 more than three feet apart each way. It presents a beautiful ap- 

 pearance in autumn and is suitable for a lawn tree. 



DOGWOOD, FLOWERING DOGWOOD, BOXWOOD. 



Cornus florida, L. 



As the name implies the tree is conspicuous for its flowers. Its 

 autumn colors are just as attractive, hence as an ornamental tree 

 it is well worth consideration. In order to secure a straight trunk, 

 and a regular shape, plant the young tree, then when it has a year to 

 "root itself" fairly, cut the stem off (in spring or early summer) close 

 to the ground. It will then produce several shoots. Select the one 



