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THE MANUAL OF GARDENING. 
1784, and the tree now growing at the Woodlands, near Phila- 
delphia, is, doubtless, the one then imported. A specimen at the 
Landreth Nurseries, when planted is unknown, has attained the 
height of 50 feet and continues in fine health. There is also one 
of considerable size in the Mall, at Boston. 
In China and Japan, the Ginkgo tree, is grown chiefly for its 
fruit. The nuts are generally exposed for sale in the markets, 
and are never omitted at entertainments ; entering into the com- 
position of several dishes. The Salisburia, it is said, will not 
thrive where the sub-soil is wet, but the contrary has been 
proved ; the specimen at Landreth’s growing with remarkable 
vigour on soil resting on a strong brick clay. It may be propa- 
gated from cuttings, or layers. 
Sorbus aucuparia ( Pyrus aucuparia '). — The European 
Mountain Ash forms an erect stemmed tree, and, when fully 
grown, assumes a roundish head. It grows rapidly at first, but 
soon begins to form a head ; it does not bear lopping, but grass 
will grow freely under its shade. The Mountain Ash, is found 
in most parts of Europe, from Iceland to the Mediterranean sea; 
and is also found in Asia. In various parts of the north of 
Europe, the berries are dried, and ground into flour, and used 
as a substitute for flour made of wheat, in times of great 
scarcity. Infused in water, they make an acid drink, somewhat 
resembling Perry. It is planted in all churchyards, in Wales, 
as the yew is in those of England. As an ornamental tree, the 
Mountain Ash is well adapted for small gardens; — in summer, 
the light green tint of the foliage, and in autumn, the glowing 
berries, contrast beautifully with the deeper green of other trees. 
In suburban gardens, in England, it makes a great display, by 
means of its fruit ; — it never requires pruning, and never grows 
out of shape. They are raised from seed, or more readily ob- 
tained from well furnished nurseries. The Sorbus Americana , 
or, American Mountain Ash, very closely resembles the species 
just referred to, though the berries are not so bright. It is a 
very hardy tree, and, in some respects, preferable to the Euro- 
pean, which is here found liable to the attack of a grub, at its 
root, causing the decay of the tree. It grows indigenously in 
Canada, and the Eastern States, and should be more generally 
cultivated. It may be grown from seed, or by engrafting on the 
European, but most persons will find it more easily obtained by 
purchase. k 
Tilia. — The Linden , or Lime Tree , of which there are 
several varieties, has long been a favourite in Europe, and also 
in this country, wherever known. It is admirably adapted for 
street-planting, and many have been set out on the side-walks 
of our cities. Unfortunately for its reputation, and also for our 
comfort, it has latterly been the prey of caterpillars, and 
