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Murray, in his " Pines and Firs of Japan," records its height 

 from ten to twelve feet, yet Parlatore, on the authority of Pcrfetti, 

 giA'es it at " sometimes thirty to thirty-three feet." The latter is 

 corroborated by Chief Eng. Melville, thus showing conclusively 

 that it is a true northern species, attaining only its greatest size 

 near the extreme limits of arboreal vegetation ; and yet, like all 

 other species of nut-pines, it never forms a large-sized tree. 



This species will no doubt make a valuable addition to our list 

 of ornamental Conifers, as its hardiness is unquestioned, and the 

 foliage is as attractive as an^- other of the White Pine group, 

 unless we except the P. excelsa. In England it has proven reliable, 

 and with us the small plants show evidences of success. 



