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LAWN AND SHADE TREES. 
its northern limits generally produce a very austere fruit, quite 
uneatable until after mellowed by frost. 
It is a good tree for planting in cemeteries, and for rocky 
positions where a light, airy character is desired to be retained. 
Any good soil will answer for it, although it grows most 
vigorously in rich, deep, rather moist loams. 
Paulo wnia — Paulownia. — There are few localities in the 
Northern States where the paulownia can command much 
attention, for while the tree may remain uninjured, the flower- 
buds are almost invariably destroyed by the cold. Southward, 
where the catalpa flourishes, the paulownia is a desirable 
acquisition. In growth and habit it much resembles the catalpa, 
but its flowers are of a purple or bluish lilac color. For situa- 
tions and climates suited to the catalpa, the paulownia will be 
found alike adapted. 
Sassafras — Laurus — As an open foreground tree for groups, 
the glossy deep green foliage of the sassafras, and its irregular 
swaying branches, make it especially desirable. Even while 
young, the peculiar cracked and gray of its bark give an ap- 
pearance of age, to some extent adding antiquity of character 
to a new place. 
Tulip Tree — Liriodendron — The tulip or whitewood is one 
of the most beautiful and stately of our native trees. It is a 
rapid grower, erect, yet partially spreading, forming a regular, 
even, conically rounded head, with a large, broad, rich, glossy 
leaf, and smooth, clean bark. Like the magnolias, its roots are 
soft, and do not bear exposure to dry winds or sun when trans- 
planting, and the planter must use care and attention in their 
removal. For avenues for public or private parks, for single 
trees upon lawns, and especially for shade near the house, there 
is no tree its superior. In the month of June its profusion of 
large tulip-like yellow flowers give it a richness and beauty all 
unlike that of any other tree, and to our view only equaled by 
