"J. W.," South Natick, Mass., writes: "Will you please give me' the name of this tree? I send you leaves and fruit. The general appearance is that of Sumach. It is a very handsome tree at present."

[This is the female form of the common Ailan-tus, and, as our correspondent remarks, a particularly handsome tree at this season when covered with its large bunches of golden brown seeds. The female form also has an advantage in emitting no odor as the male does, and which odor is too strong for some people. The female form can be readily perpetuated by cuttings of the roots, which usually grow freely. - Ed. G. M.]