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Q. sessiflora is only found in one part near Lindesnes; it 
reaches a respectable size, but not nearly so large as the common 
oak. 
PRIvET (Ligustrum vulgare, L.).—Is only found in a wild state 
in some of the islands at the mouth of the Christiania Fjord. 
Rose (fosa).—Many species are found growing wild as far 
north as lat. 66°. In a cultivated state they will thrive in warm 
summers up to lat. 69°. 
Sattow Torn (Hippophde rhamnoides, L. “Tindved ”),— 
Grows wild up to lat. 67°. Near Throndhjem it will attain a 
height of 14 to 16 feet. 
Scotch Fir (Pinus Sylvestris, L. ‘ Furu”).—The largest 
forests are to be found in the eastern districts. It grows as far 
north as East Finmark. Its altitude on the mountains is 2,600 to 
2,400 feet below the limit of eternal snow. It requires from 200 to 
250 years before a tree has attained its full maturity so as to be 
adapted for masts, &c. In exposed places near the sea, these 
trees assume a peculiar form, viz., they become flat or compressed 
on the crown, resembling the cedar. 
SPINDLE TREE (Hucerymus Europeeus, L.)—Has only been 
found in a wild state at one place in Norway, viz., in Fladdal in 
Thelemarken. 
Spurce LavureL (Daphne Mezerewm, L. “Tyved”).—Grows 
wild in lowlands up to lat. 67°. 
Wixtow (Salix, L. “‘Silje” or ‘‘ Vidje”’).—About 30 species 
are found growing wild up to Finmark. 
Yew (Taxus baccata, L. “ Barlind”).—Grows wild in places in 
the south of Norway, but is not found above lat. 61°. 
IIl.—CEREALS. 
BarLEY (Hordeum vulgare, L. “ Byg”).—The four-rowed 
barley is most generally cultivated in Norway. Of all the 
cereals, it can be grown further north, and at the greatest alti- 
tude. Indeed, its limit on the mountains is about the same as 
that of spruce fir, rather less. According to the last census, 
barley composed 24*1 per cent. of the whole corn produce of the 
country. At Alten, lat. 70°, barley has been known to grow 
