The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1869-10-07
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Trees and shrubs of Ohio. 4
BY REv.sC G. H. WARREN.

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This beautiful little maple,
which grows TO the height ol
fifteen to twenty feet is fire.
quently called Moose Wood Il
is not generally diffased oyer
the United States, but is most
abundant in the northern
States 1t is met with growing
on the elevated mountains mopntaPiinn
which border the romantic
Hudson. Leaves are three
lobed, rough, slightly cCrdate
at the base, sharply and finely
serrate. Flowers, large yellow
ish green, succeeded by long
clusters of fruit with pale
green wings This beautifully
striped maple is priced highly
in England in ornamental gar
dening, and should be here
When grated on the Sycamore
it makes a tree of. some size,
and very pretty. 1t is rarely
found in Ohio. The bark is
delightfully."- striped with green
and dark stripes. M Hos in
WHITE MAPLE OR SILVER LEAvED MA
PLE.-Acer. Eriocdrpum.
This species greatly resem
bles the Scarlet Maple last de-
scribed, often being confound.
ell together by many persons
in the Eastern and Middle
States; but there is a marked
difference which may be read
lily seen by a careful observer.
1t grows plentifully In Ohio,
and many other States OF our
Union along the water courses.
1t is not found growing away
from streams of water. Some
of the nOblest specimens may
be found growing on the banks
of the Scioto River and lis
tributaries; here it stands up in
all lis glory and perfection.
Tie leaves of the Silver or
White Maple are palmately
five.lobed, deeply sinuated,
with the sinui-acute. Flowers
which are whitish, appear be.
fore the unfolding of the
leaves, are borne in clusters
Seeds are whiiish and largely
winged. The foliage of this
splendid tree is much larger
than that Gf the Red Maple,
and underneath silvery white.
1t usually rises up to the
height of fifty feet with a
heavy trunk and spreading top.
Itis a rapid growing tree in a
suitable location !; more so
than any other member of the
family; often making shoots
six or seven feet long in a sin
gle season. 1t is being more
generally planted now than IN
past years, on account of its
luxuriant growth, and delight
ful appearance. AS an orna-
mental tree 1t is certainly OF
great value. When we behold
it in its own natural soil, OIL
the banks of our great West
ern rivers, rising up majestl-
cally some fifty OF sixty feet
shooting out its beautiful
branches to a great extent
without much ramifcation,
mingling with the airy branch
es and foliage of the numer'
Gus species of willows which
line the banks OF the gliding
streams, it contributes largely
by its grand and silvery toli'
age to the embellish ment of
the scene. The brilliant white
of the large leaves beneath,
produces a striking contrast
with the bright green above,
and alternate reflection of the
two surfaces in the moving
volume of water, helghtening
the beauty of this delightful
mirror, never fails to form an
enchanting picture Of unwear'
led admiration 10 those who
may chance to contemplate
the superb scenery. AS it
stands on some grassy lawn,
r;sin0 nm holdly. sending out