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57. Ginkgo biloba (Maiden-Hair Tree). — The glossy-green, fan- 

 shaped leaves, cut up like some of the species of Adiantum fern, 

 give to this plant a distinct and remarkable appearance. The 

 light and open aspect, peculiar foliage, and stately dimensions, 

 combine to render it one of the most valuable landscape trfees 

 that have yet found their way into this country. The timber is 

 said to be of excellent quality as produced in its native country, 

 but whether that grown in the British Isles will prove equally 

 valuable is still a matter of conjecture. A native of Northern 

 China, and introduced about 1754. 



58. Juniperus chinensis (Chinese Juniper). — This is certainly 

 the most ornamental of the genus; indeed, in this respect it is 

 perhaps not excelled by any evergi*een shrub in cultivation. 

 During winter or in early spring, when covered with its golden male 

 flowers, this juniper is particularly beautiful. It is hardy, and of 

 easy culture. A native of China and Thibet. Introduced in 1804. 



59. J. communis (Common Juniper), and J. c. nana (Dwarf 

 Juniper), are native species, and both are of value wherever 

 neat-growin and bright-foliaged plants are in request. 



60. J. drujKicea (Syrian Juniper), a handsome and distinct 

 conifer, one that is perfectly hardy in this country, and neither 

 fastidious as to soil or situation. Whether planted singly or 

 mixed with other shrubs, this pretty juniper never fails to attract 

 attention and produce the most pleasing results. A native of 

 Syria, and introduced into European gardens in 1854. 



61. J", hibertiica, or, as it is usually styled, J. commimis 

 hibernica (Irish Juniper), is a most desirable and highly orna- 

 mental plant, of inestimable value in landscape gardening generally. 

 The growth is close and compact, as in the Irish Yew, and the 

 foliage of a peculiar silvery -grey tint. 



62. J. recurva (Weeping Indian Juniper). — When seen at its 

 best and growing in suitable soil, it is certainly a most distinct 

 and elegant species, and one that has been found well suited for 

 culture, under certain conditions, in the British Isles. Planted in 

 cool, moist, shady situations, it soon forms an elegant and distinct 

 specimen, with abundance of recurved, feathery foliage, which 

 is of an unusual, greenish-grey colour, while the contrasting light- 

 green of the young, and the rusty brown of the older foliage is 

 remarkable, and renders the tree as striking as it is beautiful. It 

 is a native of the Himalayas; but the date of introduction is 

 uncertain. 



