Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28
HORTICULTURE:
From the N. Y. Farmer and Mechanic.
DECIDU0S ORNAMENTAL TREES.
The Chestnut.

DECIDUOS ORNAMENTAL TREES.
The Chesnut.
When planted in we'll chosen situations,
this tree is one Of the greatest ornaments
TO parks or extensive grounds. Its fine
foliage, picturesque and stately growth.
renders It d noble and beautiful tree. 1t
is this tree which graces the landscapes
Of Sslvator Rosa, who painted in the noun.
tains of Calabria where ii fourishes. Its
ramiications are more Struggling than
even those Of the Oak, while its foliage,
whichis more close and brilliant in its COL
ors. is less subject TO the attacks Of insects
and lis yellow and lumber tints greatly re-
lieve the sable hue Of the fir and pine land
act like blossom 10 enliven tho month Of
November. e....
The White Beech
| is one Of the handsomest Of our forest trees
and in stateiines and grandeur Of outline,
views even with the Oak. Its sivery
bark contrasting strongly with the sombre
trunks OF other trees, renders its beauties
conspicuous in our woods, while the grace.
| full spreading pendulous boughs, with their
glossy foliage marks its elegance in the
park, and the grounds Of country resi-
dences.
The Horse Chestnut
is an exotic Of pre>eminent beauty, stand.
ing single upon lawn is one of the most
beautiful trees that can be planted. The
only objection being the early fall Of The
leaves, but when planted in q deep rich
soil, and moist ground, it will retain its
foliage as long as an Oak. No tree can
exceed its beauty during the month Of May
when its bold and ELEGANT spiral blossoms,
white, decidedly notified with red and vel
low.are conspicuous alta distance and pleas.
ing on approach.
The Tulip tree
is fine tree, Of large stature, high beauty
and hardihood, ard as its nature imparts
unites the charm of abundant pile yellow
flowers, motled on the inner Surface with
red and green, bearing some resemblance
to tulips, with beautiful leaves six or eish.
inches in breadth,o of very Ornamental form,
and color. When placed near the red and
scarlet Oaks, foliage contrasts with them
finely, particularly, when, in the autumn,
it opposes its yellow tint 10 their shades d
crimson. -i
la The Maple
The several varieties Of Maple claim the
attention Of the planter. The scarle,
Towering maple is The most ornamental d
Iall the species. 1t is the EARLIEST tree
whose blossoms announce the return oil
spring. Its small turfs OF grass deep rec
blossoms, unfold more than two weeks be
fore the leaves. In early spring, it is de
cidedly the handsomest tree Of our forests
in autumn, at the first approach Of cold
few trees can contend with it in beauty
its leaves assume various colors, first 6
straw color, then bright yellow, then al
the different shades Of red, and finally The
foliage becomes one mass OF orange ant
crimson.
| S,ceet Gum Tree.
/ "We hardly know more beautiful tree
than the Liquid amber in every stage oil
its growth, and during every season Of the
year. During the whole Of the summer
months, it preserves unsoiled that dark and
glossy freshness. which is so delightful TO
the eye; while the singular, regularly pull.
mate form of,he leaves readily dstingu sh-
es it from the common trees Of plan,a.
ton. But in autumn il assumes is gayest
livery, and is decked in colors almost TOO
bright and vivid for foliage; forming one
Of the most brilliant objects in American
scenery, at that period Of The year. When
plan ed in The neighbol hood Of fine naples
ashes, and other trees remarkable for theii
auturnal coloring, the effect, in warm,
dry autumn, is almost magical" Down
ing's Landscape Gardening.
The Three IHorned Acacia Isl
is tree Of excellen, pipnated foliage, and
derives some interest from The number of
,bornes that invest its branches; but it is
rather garden than a park tree, requires
a deep rich soil, and warm situation. In
winter, these tripIy-poin,ed 'hornes, and
the long seed pods, which hang upon the
boughs i that season, gives the tree a very
singular appearance.
The European Ldrch.
This is the tree so often mentioned in
descriptions Of Scottish scenery. 1t forms
a lofty tree, and will grow extremely well
| on almost any soil, even on those that are
barren, and as well in clay soil as any OH
er. 1t ihrives exceedingly even on the
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declivties Of Hills and the sides Of noun.
iains, and will resist the severe.t cold, and
is theieiore calculated for bleak Situations
Its growth is rapid, lis timber very val
liable, and it is beautiful tree for an or
nament.
$500 The Mountain Ash. -
This tree is like the harch, has long been
considered as one ofthe greatest ornaments
Of Highland scenery. The flowers are
small, white and produced in large CO.
rymbs during Spring. But lis chief beau
ty is its bright red iveries, which hang in
clusters on The end Of every branch, from
summer until winter. II is one efihe frs,
among Ornamental Trees.
The Dogrood Tree.
Notwithstanding this tree is found SO
abundaniiy in our woods, it is still we'll cal
cula,ed TO decorate pleasure grounds
Early in May. the flowers appear, and
completely cover the tree with their
snowy garnature." The foliage, and
berries in the Autumn assume deep red
color. and judiciously con,rasied with ev-
ergreens make quite display. As this
tree is every day becoming more scarce,
j, should be transplanted, and preserved -
beautify the grounds OF our residences
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