This tree exhibits its greatest beauty when its branches are allowed to droop fairly low.  It, moreover, needs plenty of moisture to thrive and the tree is therefore best suited for streets in suburban sections, where these conditions can be more readily met.

8.  Red maple (Acer rubrum)

    Beautiful in all seasons of the year; requires a rich soil and
    considerable moisture.

TREES BEST FOR WOODLAND

FOR OPEN PLACES

1.  Red oak (Quercus rubra)

    Grows rapidly to large size and produces valuable wood; will grow in
    poor soil.

2.  White pine (Pinus strobus)

    Rapid grower; endures but little shade; wood valuable; will do well
    on large range of soils.

3.  Red pine (Pinus resinosa)

    Very hardy; fairly rapid growing tree.

4.  Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera)

Grows rapidly into a stately forest tree with a clear tall trunk; wood valuable; requires a fairly moist soil.  Use a small tree, plant in the spring, and pay special attention to the protection of the roots in planting.

5.  Black locust (Robinia pseudacacia)

    Grows rapidly; adapts itself to poor, sandy soils.  The wood is
    suitable for posts and ties.

6.  White ash (Fraxinus americana)

    Grows rapidly; prefers moist situations.  Wood valuable.

7.  American elm (Ulmus americana)

    Grows rapidly to great height; will not endure too much shade; does
    best in a deep fertile soil.  Wood valuable.

8.  European larch (Larix europaea)

    Grows rapidly; prefers moist situations.

[Illustration:  FIG. 94.—­Woodland Trees.  Red Oaks.]

FOR PLANTING UNDER THE SHADE OF OTHER TREES

9.  Beech (Fagus)

    Will stand heavy shade; holds the soil well along banks and steep
    slopes.  Both the American and the English species are desirable.

10.  Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)

    Will stand heavy shade and look effective in winter as well as in
    summer.

11.  Dogwood (Cornus florida)

    Will grow under other trees; flowers beautifully in the spring and
    colors richly in the fall.

12.  Blue beech (Carpinus caroliniana)

    Native to the woodlands of the Eastern States; looks well in spring
    and fall.

TREES BEST FOR SCREENING

1.  Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)

    Will stand shearing and will screen in winter as well as in summer. 
    Plant from 2 to 4 feet apart to form a hedge.