DECIDUOUS TREES. 
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curiosity because of its peculiar foliage, unlike that of any other 
tree or shrub, but nearest resembling the maiden-hair fern. 
In form it has generally a neat, regular, open, conical head, with 
its foliage on long petioles, giving it an airy and unique 
appearance that harmonizes well with buildings, but does not 
so well with masses or groups of other trees. It is perfectly 
hardy, and should be planted in every ground where a place 
Fig. Horse Chestnut. 
can be arranged for it near to view, so that its character can be 
readily seen. 
Horse Chestnut — JBJsculus . — For bordering the lines of 
straight avenues, and for public squares or town plots, where 
regularity and symmetry are desired rather than grandeur ; for 
single lawn trees, and for limited use in grouping with the 
Scotch and Austrian pines, the horse chestnut is one of our 
best and most ornamental trees. While young it is a slow 
