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trees^^ and various kinds"^ of Quercus were so enormously great 

 that the trunks attained a circumference of even 8 ft. 



At the height of 6,800 ft., a dark forest of Chamcecijparis'''' 

 was first met with. Tlie Conifer was here wonderfully large 

 attaining a diameter of even 10 ft. Intermixed with the tall 

 trunks of the five leaved pine^\ Avith the gregarious undergrowth 

 of a prett}-^ variety of bamboo, this ChamcecAjparis^^ occupies the 

 greatest part of the Conifer regions and constitutes the most 

 peculiar feature of the flora of Formosa. The vegetation of this 

 kind is seen only in the mountainous districts of Japan, though 

 the growth is there far less luxurious. This spot is, it is said, 

 frequently haunted by deer"^ of the peculiar species of the 

 Formosan fauna. 



The climatal features liere were temperate. The thermometer 

 indicated 59' F. The familiar Polyc/omim'^ (near P. lliunhergii), 

 Smilacina^\ and Rhus were all welcomed as old friends. The red 

 tinted leaves of the Eli us twining about the trunk of the pine 

 reminding them of the autumnal scenery of Japan. The season 

 of flowers was past ; still there remained a few flowers and 

 some fruits. 



From the elevation of about 8,000 ft., a full sight of the peak 

 was clearly obtained. On tlie north, the immense forest of Mt. 

 Arizan was seen far below the foot. Tmga}'^^ was here first met 

 with, intermixed with shrubberies of Pleris'^^ and various kinds'"^ 



1) Ciniumomnm Camphoro N. et E. 7) Potyijonnm biconvejnnn Hayata. 



2) Quertxis & Casta imjtsis. H) Smilaritiu jaiwn'wa A Gray. 



3) Chamcecyparis obfufia S. ft Z. toTm.foiiiinsana. 9) Wiu.s inhnnedia Hayata. 



4) ritmn Ai-7na)uli Franch. vur. Mastirshmn 10) 7'st';/'/ formosamt ITayata. 

 Hayata. 11) I'lens formosa D. Dox. 



5) Chama'cypaiis uhfnsa S. et Z. toriii. 12) lihod^lemlronOWianu Maxim, vur. (jlamhi- 

 formosarui. I>,sm,i Hayata. 



6) Cei-ivs /cr-iYOtu* = Fomutsiiii si>otte<l Deer. 

 Allied to C. SH.a ni .Tajuiii. 



