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7 inches. It is a native of both Europe and Asia, and was 

 introduced into this country in 1GG3. 



74. P. inops (Scrub Pine), although of rather straggling growth, 

 is by no means an inelegant tree when well grown, and associates 

 nicely with others of more formal growth. A native of North 

 America, from New Jersey, southward to Kentucky. 



75. P. insignis (Remarkable Pine). — This is one of the 

 handsomest pines that have yet been introduced, and it is unfor- 

 tunate that so desirable a species should not be perfectly hardy. 

 It succeeds fairly well in the southern English counties, and 

 particularly in maritime districts, but where subjected to cold, 

 cutting winds and inland situations, it is not satisfactory. In 

 a suitable position it is a tree of gi-eat beauty, the dense, grass- 

 green foliage and neat habit of growth rendering it as distinct as 

 it is ornamental. The timber, as grown in the south of England, 

 is of fairly good quality, being clean, close of grain, and easily 

 worked. A native of California, and introduced in 18.33. 



76. P. Lamhertiana (Sugar Pine), with its glaucous-green 

 foliage, beautiful cones, and giant proportions, is a tree that is 

 well worthy of a far greater amount of attention in this country 

 than it has hitherto received. It is quite hardy, although it will 

 ■not put on its best form on exposed and high-lying situations, 

 grows moderately fast, and is not fastidious as to quality of soil. 

 Young specimens in a thriving condition are usually models of 

 beauty, the short and slender branches well covered with the 

 brightest of bluish-green foliage, and the neat, erect habit of 

 growth, being particularly pleasing and distinct. As a timber 

 tree it has not proved itself to be of great value, the upward 

 growth rarely exceeding 12 inches each year. It is a native of 

 California and Oregon, and was introduced in 1827. 



77. P. Laricio (Corsican Pine). — There can be little doubt 

 that this is the best all-round conifer that has yet found its way 

 into the British Isles, and we pi-edict that ere long the number of 

 Corsican pines to be found in woods and plantations will far 

 exceed that of any other introduced or native species. It is of 

 very rapid growth, and is well suited for planting, even in the 

 most exposed and wind-swe})t situations ; is not fastidious as to 

 soil, and is perhaps the most valuable timber-pi'oducing tree that 

 has ever been brought before the British arboriculturist. 



As an ornamental tree it is almost superfluous for me to say one 

 word in its favour, its light, airy appeaiance being well known 



