. Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches, and a synopsis of the vegetable kingdom. Gardening -- Dictionaries; Plants -- North America encyclopedias. ' 2553. A pasture maple, in autumn, showing the strong framework. and economic trees and is extensively planted for avenues. The Persian or English walnut and its many forms are being more largely planted than of old,
. Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches, and a synopsis of the vegetable kingdom. Gardening -- Dictionaries; Plants -- North America encyclopedias. ' 2553. A pasture maple, in autumn, showing the strong framework. and economic trees and is extensively planted for avenues. The Persian or English walnut and its many forms are being more largely planted than of old, but are often injured by late spring frosts following a warm. 2554. A tree growing in the open, with full rounded head. are succeeded by bladder-like fruits.—Jjagerstrcemia Indica. The Crape Myrtle is one of the most character- istic features of southern homes. It has become almost naturalized south. If trained to a single stem it will form a tree 25 to HO feet high; otherwise il affects the bush form. It is conspicuous for its shining brown bark and the profusion of its beautifully crimped and fringed flowers, which are produced from April until August. The colors vary from a pale to a dark pink, purplish red, pure white and glowing crimson. No other flower- ing tree can surpass it in beauty, and by a judicious selection of the various colored flowers a grand effect is produced in landscape work. — Liriodcndron Tulipif- era. One of the most valuable and rapid-growing shade and ornamental trees; thrives best in rich soil. Trees taken from woods transplant badly. They should be grown in nursery and occasionally transplanted until sufficiently large for using in street planting.—Liquid- ambar. A most symmetrical shaped tree; adapts itself to all soil; valuable for street planting. Some trees as- sume a deep purple or crimson tint in the foliage dur- ing autumn,others a golden yellow. — Magnolia. Of the native deciduous species, M. acuminata is the most desirable for stre
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