. The art of beautifying suburban home grounds of small extent;. Landscape gardening; Trees; Suburban homes. [from old catalog]. 394 DECIDUOUS TREES. is dark green. The tree is believed to be hardy, and, as far as we can learn, is not subject to the attacks of the borer which destroys our locust trees. Loudon says of it: "None of the arboreous leguminacae are equal to this tree in beauty of foliage and bark Its flowers (which are cream-colored and appear in August), when they are produced, are also in large terminal-compound spikes, and very conspicuous, though smaller than those of the R
. The art of beautifying suburban home grounds of small extent;. Landscape gardening; Trees; Suburban homes. [from old catalog]. 394 DECIDUOUS TREES. is dark green. The tree is believed to be hardy, and, as far as we can learn, is not subject to the attacks of the borer which destroys our locust trees. Loudon says of it: "None of the arboreous leguminacae are equal to this tree in beauty of foliage and bark Its flowers (which are cream-colored and appear in August), when they are produced, are also in large terminal-compound spikes, and very conspicuous, though smaller than those of the Robinia viscosa. One remarkable property in the sophora is, that the very hottest and driest seasons do not pale the foliage, or cause it to drop ; The peculiar tone of its foliage is a deep velvety green, that is unequalled by any deciduous tree we know of. It requires a thor- oughly drained soil. The leaves are among the last to surrender to autumn frosts, and turn to a yellowish-green before they fall. The bark exhales a strong odor when cut, and is said to produce colic on those who are engaged in pruning the tree. The Weeping Japan Sophora, pendula, is the finest of small pendulous trees when grafted on a thrifty stock at a height „ of seven to twelve feet from the Fig. 124. ground. Its young branches are green and somewhat angular or crooked, so that in winter the tree has a knotted and curious look. Its deep velvety-green color, delicately formed acacia- like foliage, and the bold breaks of light and shade in its head, altogether make so rich an effect as to attract the attention of all observers. It is, at the same time, symmetrical and picturesque, while the Kilmarnock willow is mo- notonously symmetrical or lumpish. It seems to be difficult to propagate this variety. Specimens well started, standard height, still command a high price at the nurseries. Fig. 124 is a representation of the prettiest specimen of the weeping Japan sophora we have seen, growi
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