CAROLINA POPLAR (Populus delloides, Marsh, variety Caro linensis). Handsome, regularly pyramidal tree of remarkably quick growth and luxuriant foliage, planted in cities and suburban towns of Eastern and Central States to produce im mediate effects. Leaves triangular, bright green, shining on both sides, large, on flexible stems; the varnished surfaces resist the smoke and dust. Flowers of the usual poplar type. Fruit clustered capsules containing minute hairy-winged
seeds. The faults of this tree are its early decrepitude, the wind breaking the branches, and leaving an unsightly cripple in a few years. None but shortsighted persons would plant it, except for temporary shade, while more permanent kinds are getting a start. Plant Balm of Gilead instead, even for short periods.