EVERGREENS. 



Ctfpressus macrocarpa, or Lambertiana. — What a pity this magnificent Cali- 



forniii Kvori;Tccn is not hardy ! A i)lant stood out licre some three or four winters, 

 ntul, thoui^h well covered up, was more or less injured each winter nntil the past, 

 when it was totally destroyed. It is a very rapid jrrower, throwint; i)ut horizontal 

 branches similar to the Cedar of Lebanon, and is of a deep, rich green. JManters 

 in the South, should not overlook this beautiful Evergreen. 



Taxodiiirn sempcrvircns, Redwood of California. — This is an enormous tree in 

 California, and a very beautiful one. It is a very rapid grower. Many good 

 s])ecimens of it stood out here for some four or five winters, during which it was 

 slightly injured, until the last, when they were totally destroyed, save one. This 

 was the largest, and had its top and all the side branches destroyed, but has since 

 grown out finely. It received no protection. This is another illustration of what 

 plants will stand when they attain age. Persons should well protect all these 

 valuable Evergreens until they attain a considerable size; after which the majority 

 will grow well. 



Abies Smithiana, or Morinda, Weeping Himalayan Spruce. — This very beauti- 

 ful Spruce has proved quite hardy in every situation in which I have seen it tried, 

 without the slightest protection ; not even were the leaves browned, but it retained 

 its deep green hue through and after the coldest weather. Planters should not 

 lose sight of this exquisite Evergreen. It is a deeper green than the Norway, 

 the branches droop most gracefully, and is a rapid grower. 



Abies ATenziesn, Menzies' Spruce. — This very distinct species has proved per- 

 fectly hardy in this region as well as farther north ; this, however, may be ex- 

 pected from the high latitude whence it comes on our northwestern coast. Though 

 not as graceful as some other species, it is very distinct and striking. The foliage 

 has a pretty glaucus hue, and all lovers of Conifers should plant it. 



Abies Douglasii, Douglas' Spruce. — This noble tree is scattered over a con- 

 siderable portion of our western coast; whilst it is found low down, mixed, in 

 forests, among Taxodium sempervirens, it is also found at considerable altitudes. 

 Its range of latitude on the Rocky Mountains is also considerable. It is described 

 by all travellers as one of the most beautiful trees in nature, feathered with branches 

 from base to summit ; its branches are gracefully pendent, which impart to it a 

 light and elegant appearance. Though not cultivated many years, many fine 

 specimens are to be found in various parts of Britain, it having proved a very 

 rapid grower. In this latitude, it has proved hardy, having passed uninjured 

 through the past severe winter without the slightest protection. This beautiful 

 tree deserves the attention of planters, for not only is it hardy, but a rapid grower, 

 and one of the most graceful and beautiful of the Abies or Spruces. 



Picea cephalonica, Cephalonian Silver Fir. — Where the Araucaria imbricata is 

 tender, this will be found the best substitute for it, partaking somewhat of its 

 character. It has now been proved one of our hardiest Piceas ; it is, however, a 

 slow grower, which to some may appear to detract from its other good qualities. 

 The cultivator of good Evergreens cannot, however, pass it by, as its unique and 

 beautiful appearance is desirable in the smallest collection. 



Pinus excelsa, Bhotan Pine. — Botanically speaking, this Pine is closely allied 

 to the White Pine of the States {Pinus Strobvs) ; it is, however, much the most 

 beautiful tree, has longer and more graceful foliage, and more glaucus. It is also 

 a rapid grower, and perfectly hardy. This magnificent tree I consider the best of 

 the really hardy Pines. 



Taxus baccata hibernica, Irish Yew. — The late Mr. Loudon said this was the 

 1)est hardy cemetery tree for England, and it is quite as invaluable here. Th 

 beauty of the Oriental Cypress {Cupressus sempervirens), as well as its adapt 



