PUBESCENT-LEAVED GORDONIA. 55 



Soil, Situation, ^'c. The native soil of this species is sandy wastes, where 

 there is peat and an abundance of moisture a great part of the year. It is con- 

 sidered somewhat hardier than the Gordonia lasiantlius, and has been more 

 generally cultivated. The soil, situation, and culture, may be considered, in all 

 respects, the same as those described in the preceding species. 



Uses, <^'c. No particular application has been made of this tree, except for 

 ornament. 



