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Fig. 160. Pyrus Coronaria. — Aj'ler Michaux. 
In the city of Lansing, near by, is a close row along the front line of a city lot. 
These trees have been allowed to grow in a natural way. When in flower, the dis- 
play is very tine, filling the air with their delightful perfume. The thorns, rough 
bark, crooked limbs, and rather open top, gives the tree a rather picturesque appear- 
ance. Perhaps these may be some of the reasons why it is not much used in this 
country as an ornamental tree, though it has long been considered one of the pret- 
tiest flowering shrubs in England. 
The American Crab Apple is probably capable of improvement by selection and 
cultivation. Why not? Every tiling that has been faithfully tried has improved 
