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which flock in great numbers for the nectar. Though 
lacking the show of the tulip, they resemble it in form 
and size, and the curious crescent of orange on each 
greenish petal is almost as beautiful as unicpie. 
Closely related are the magnolias, also tracing their 
ancestry to geological times. While the great magnolia 
of the south with its far-famed fragrance will not en- 
dure our northern clime, the cucumber tree, M. acumi- 
nata, is certainly worthy of cultivation. The flowers 
resemble those of the tulip tree, except that the orange 
marking is absent ; and the fleshy fruits, their scarlet 
seeds bursting forth and suspended by tiny threads, 
are highly ornamental. They are also a delectable 
food for the squirrel, which keeps a sharp lookout 
for the prize. 
The dogwood is another conspicuous flowering tree, 
the snowy white banners or involucres surrounding 
the groups of small, yellowish flowers, entering into 
the decorations of Memorial Day. In late summer 
the berries become scarlet, and the autumn landscape 
is still further enhanced in beauty by the rich crim- 
son foliage. 
The chestnut with its long creamy pendants, is one 
of the beauties of June. Beech, even in winter, with 
the dead leaves still clinging, their whitened forms 
contrasting so charmingly with the gray bole, is al- 
ways a favorite. Maple, elm, ash, linden, all make 
admirable shade trees, and most of them may be 
trimmed into a compact head. 
The oaks have accpiired an unfavorable reputation 
for planting on account of their supposed slow growth. 
This is a mistake, and those who have tested the mat- 
ter unite in affirming that when given a chance the 
oak will mature as rapidly as many other trees. .Severe 
])runing when transplanted is essential to success with 
the oak. 
Finally, our little friends, the birds, should not be 
overlooked, and some of the trees bearing berries will 
attract the charming visitors, resulting in twofold en- 
joyment. A few choke cherry and black cberry trees 
will serve to detract the birds from cultivated fruit as 
well, and there is much enjoyment in watching the 
motley maneuvers and dress of the gay band that 
throng to the annual feast. Dogwood and splice-bush 
allure in autumn, and in mid-winter the ruffled grouse 
gladly seeks food from the mountain ash of the lawn. 
Bessik L. Putn.mi. 
Mt. Atibtirn Cemetery, Cambridge, Mass. 
INIt. Auburn Cemetery, of Cambridge, Mass., has mixed in, was planted with a result which is certainly 
been written and spoken about so much that it seems quite pleasing, the grewsomeness of the structure be- 
almost as though nothing remained to be said, yet I ing taken away by the growth. To the right of the 
do not believe that it is gen- 
erally known that there is a 
restriction placed upon the 
promiscuous taking of pho- 
tographs by photographers, 
amateurs or otherwise. Part- 
ly out of respect for the fam- 
ilies of the many distin- 
guished people whose re- 
mains are buried here, and 
partly from the idea of keep- 
ing the cemetery somewhat 
private, a permit is given to 
the camera artist in which he 
is allowed to photograph the 
chapels, the receiving tomb, 
the tower, and the avenues, 
but on no conditions must a 
private grave be taken ; such 
are the instructions. Even 
with these limitations many 
delightful pictures may be 
obtained which show the effect of judicious planting 
in relieving the sombre and harsh surroundings. 
About 30 years ago the receiving tomb was built 
with a capacity of about 100 bodies. About the same 
time vines were started to relieve the severity of the 
stone work. Ampelopsis Veitchii, with a few Clematis 
SCENE IN MX. AUBURN CEMETERY, CAMBRIDGE, MASS. 
receiving tomb a pond was formed by damming a nat- 
ural waterway. 
The planting of the willows was done about 30 years 
ago by the former superintendent, J. W. Lovering. 
The banks, of course, as will be seen in the photograph, 
are quite artificial looking in some portions. A little 
