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THE DICTIONARY OF. GARDENING, 
Pinus—continued. , 
thickened, flat or convex, transversely keeled. h. sometimes 
200ft. (in Birma). Khasia, &c. (up to 7000ft.). Tender. 
P. koraiensis variegata (variegated). In this garden form 
the young leaves are whitish-yellow in colour. ‘The plant is 
said to be a vigorous grower, 1887. 
P. Laricio. Dr. Masters groups the various forms of this 
species as follow: (1) nigricans, leaves thicker, stiffer, and 
brownish-green (e.g., austriaca and Heldreichii); (2) Pallasiana, 
leaves stiff as in nigricans, but cones larger, and the surface of 
the scales cracked ; and (3) tenuifolia, leaves narrow and thin 
(e.g., monspeliensis, pyrenaica, and Salzmanni). 
P. latifolia (broad-leaved): /. lin. to 2in. long, very slender, 
serrulated, cones ovate, sub-cylindrical, 3in. or more in length, 
peduncled (produced above the uppermost leaves of the season); 
scales chestuut-brown, shining. Mexico, SYN. P. datisquama 
(G. C. Dec. 2, 1882, p. 713, f. 125). 
P. latifolia (of Sargent). A synonym of P. ponderosa scopulorum. 
P. latisquama (broad-scaled), A synonym of P. latifolia. 
P. leiophylla (smooth-leaved). /. in fives, slender, glaucous- 
green, 4in. to Sin. long, partly three-sided, sharp-pointed, 
drooping, closely set; sheaths short, shrivelled. cones 2sin. 
long, ovate, acute, flattened or depressed at base, pendulous ; 
scales jin. across, with a sharp poms in the middle, dark. 
Branches slender, pendulous at the tips. zk. 60ft. to 100ft. 
Mexico (up to 7000ft.). Rather tender, 
P. Llaveana (Llave’s). A synonym of P. cembroides. 
P. lophosperma (crest-seeded). A synonym of P. Vorreyana. 
P. Loudoniana is synonymous with P. Ayacahuite. 
P. macrophylla (large-leaved), A variety of P. Montezuma. 
P. maritima (sea-loving). A synonym of P. halepensis. 
P. Massoniana (of S. Z. F. J.). The correct name is 
P. Thunbergii. 
P. microcarpa (small-fruited). A synonym of Larix pendula. 
P. mitis (mild, pliant). Short-leaved Pine; Yellow Pine. 
i. in twos or threes, crowded, very slender, concave on the 
inner face, dark green, 3in. to Sin. long; sheaths long. 
cones light brown, about liin, long, mostly solitary, oval or 
conical-oblong, opening at maturity; scales tipped with a 
weak prickle. h, SOft. to 60ft. North America, 1739. Ill 
adapted for culture in Great Britain. 
P. monspeliensis (Montpellier). A form of P. Laricio. 
P. montana (mountain-loving), The correct name of 
P. Mughus. 
P. Montezume (G. C. Oct. 25, 1890, f. 90-94). Several Pines 
formerly regarded _as_ species (P. Devoniana, P. Grenville, 
P. macrophylla, P. Russelliana) are referred hereunder as 
varieties, by Dr. Masters, who groups them as follow: (1) 
Lindleyana, leaves smaller and cones shorter; (2) macrophylla, 
leaves long (SYN. P. Grenvillew, J. H. S. ii., 27). 
P. Mughus. The correct name is P. montana. 
P. Nuttallii (Nuttall’s). A synonym of Larix occidentalis. 
P. occidentalis (Western). West India Pine. 7. in fives, 
bright green, 5in. to 6in. long, acuminate, slender but. stiff, 
rather distant, with lanceolate scales at base 4in. long ; 
sheaths over sin. long, persistent. cones 34in. long, somewhat: 
pendulous, conical, rather long-stalked, covered with sharp- 
pointed scales. h. 20ft. to. 30ft. St. Domingo and Cuba, 1820. 
Very rare in this country, and of doubtful hardiness. 
P. oocarpa (egg-fruited). 7. in fives, slender, acuminate, rather 
pendulous, 8in. to 10in. long, bright green, thickly set; sheaths 
long, persistent. cones solitary, ovate, tapering, 34in. long, 
pale yellow, hard, shining, rather long-stalked; scales with 
elevated bands from centre to corners. kh. 40ft. to 50ft. 
Temperate parts of Mexico, 1840. Tender. 
P. osteosperma (bony-seeded). A synonym of P. cembroides. 
P. palustris (marsh-loving). American Pitch Pine. The 
correct name of P. australis. 
P. p. excelsa (tall). J. shorter, slenderer, and more erect. 
Plant hardier and more branched. Origin unknown, 
P. patula (rather spreading).* 7. in threes, fours, or fives, Tin. 
to Sin. Jong, slender, soft, spreading, deeply channelled above, 
convex beneath; sheaths lin. long. cones in clusters of three 
to five, ovate-oblong, 4in. long, obtusely pointed, pale brown, 
smooth, polished; scales having a small prickle in the centre 
when young.. Branches numerous, but irregular. h. 60ft. 
to 80ft. Colder regions of Mexico (up to 9000ft. ), 1885. (G. C. 
Jan. 24, 1885, f. 19, 20, 22.) An ornamental species. 
P. p. macrocarpa (large-fruited), 
2in. broad. hk, 1O0ft. or more. 
p. 435, f. 92.) 
P. p. stricta (erect). 
spreading. 
cones 6in. to Tin. long, 
1891. (G. C. 1891, ix., 
7. shorter and stiffer than in the type, 
cones half as large. A slenderer tree. 
P. pendula (drooping). A synonym of Larix pendula, 
P. pentaphylia (five-leaved). This species has been intro- 
duced, but it is doubtful whether any specimens haye survived. 
_ P. Strobus. 
Pinus—continued. 
P. persica (Persian). J. in twos, 2in. to 5in. long, deep green, 
twisted, tufted at the tips of the branches, channelled inside, 
convex outside, finely serrated. cones clustered, Sin. long, 
ovate, tapering, greyish-brown, hard, smooth. Branches 
regular, short, slender, mostly pointing upwards. South of 
Persia. A large tree. 
P. Peuke (Greek for Pine Tree). J. in fives, 34in. to 4in. long, 
three-edged, bright green, with slight glaucous bands, very 
narrow, stiff, acuminate. cones yellowish-brown, cylindrical, 
slightly tapering, obtuse at both ends, 3in. to 4in. long, with 
seven or eight rows of scales. Branches spreading, thickly 
furnished with laterals. hk. 30ft. to 40ft. Mountains of 
edonia and Roumelia, &c., 1864 (up to 6000ft.). SYN. 
P. excelsa, of Hooker (J. L. S. xxii, p. 205). Of slow growth, but 
of robust constitution, 
P. Pinaster major (larger). 7. stout, channelled, 8in. to 
10in. long, dark green, cones solitary, 8in. to 10in. long. A 
very large tree, with strong, spreading branches. 
P. P. minor (smaller). Cortean Pine. 7. smaller than in the 
type. cones smaller, sometimes produced in large clusters of 
more than 100. 
P. P. prolifera (proliferous). 
fascicles. 
P. Pinceana (Pince’s).* /. in threes or twos, 3in. to 4in. long, 
very slender, three-edged, straight; sheaths soon falling. 
cones 3in. to 3sin. long, conical, obtuse, glossy brown, on 
rather stout stalks. BrancHes long, slender, flexible, pendu- 
lous; branchlets slender, long, drooping. h. 60ft. Mexico (up 
to 9000ft.). A very handsome, weeping tree. 
P. Pithyusa (Pithyusa). A synonym of P. halepensis. 
P. ponderosa, The variety scopulorum (P. latifolia, of Sargent), 
besides being a smaller tree, has shorter leaves and smaller 
cones. Rocky Mountains, 1888, 
P. pseudo-Strobus (false Strobus). 7. in fives, 8in. to 10in. 
long, very slender, glaucous, rather pendulous; sheaths lin. 
long, composed of jagged scales. cones whorled, 5in. to 6in. 
long, conical, slightly curved ; scales rhomboid, with a sharp 
point in the centre. Branches diverging from the main trunk 
at right Boel (as in P. Strobus), with numerous slender 
branchlets. h. 90ft. to 100ft. Mexico (up to 10,000ft.). Tender. 
P. pseudo-Teda (false Tada). 2. 4in. to 6in. long, slender, 
rigid; sheaths fringed, 4in. long. cones solitary, ovate, 2in. 
long ; scales depressed, with an awn one line long, Only known 
as a garden plant. 
P. radiata. This is the correct name of the plant described 
as P. insignis. 
P. resinosa (resinous). Red Pine. J/. in twos, 5in. to 6in. long, 
dark green, slender, straight, yellowish-green, thickly set on 
the shoots; sheaths nearly lin. long, white with age. cones 
terminal, ovate-conical, smooth, about 2in. long ; scales slightly 
thickened, pointless. Branches whorled, reddish-brown. h. 70ft. 
to 80ft. United States, 1756. The wood is compact and durable, 
but not very resinous. Syn. P. rubra. Unsuited generally for 
culture in this country. 
P. rigida serotina (late-fruiting). A variety with longer 
leaves and more elongated cones, often remaining closed for 
years. 
P. rubra (red). A synonym of P. resinosa. 
P. rudis (rude), of Endlicher. A synonym of P. Hartwegii. 
P. rupestris (rock-loving). A synonym of P. Banksiana. 
P. Russelliana (Duke of Bedford's). A synonym of P. Monte- 
zum. 
P. Salzmanni (Salzmann’s). A form of P. Laricio. 
P. sinensis (Chinese). A synonym of P. Massoniana. 
Of this species there are a number of varieties, 
including aurea, compacta nana, nivea, and variegata, 
P. sylvestris aurea (golden).* 7. pale green, becoming rich 
yellow in winter. A very attractive, slow-growing variety; it 
prefers an open situation and a rather dry soil. 
P. s. columnare compacta (columnar, compact). A garden 
variety, of a dense, flame-like outline, resembling P. ceinbra 
cones small, disposed in dense 
in a_young state; it is slow-growing. 1889. (R. H. 1889, 
p. 393, f. 101.) 
P. s. globosa (globular). A small, very compact, much- 
branched tree, with glaucous leaves; it is distinct and very 
slow in growth. 
P. tabulzformis (lable-like). 
P. Teeda (torches), Frankincense, Loblolly, Old-field, or Torch 
Pine. /. in threes, or rarely twos or fours, slender, 6in. to 
10in. long, pale green, rigid, blunt, channelled on the inner 
side; sheaths lin. long, nearly smooth, whitish when young. 
cones solitary, 3in, to Sin. long, oblong-conical ; scales armed 
with a short, rigid, straight spine. Branches scaly, spreading, 
dense. fh. 80ft. United States (in damp soil), where the 
timber is used for torches, 1713. 
P.. Teocote (candle-wood).. 7. in threes, 3in. to 5in. long, com- 
pressed, erect, rigid, acuminate, light green, channelled on 
the inner side, convex below; sheaths lin. long. cones ovate- 
A form of P. Thunbergii. 
