58 NEW AND RARE CONIFER AT PENRHYN CASTLE, 
forms a conspicuous object from the peculiarity of its construction, 
and is admirably adapted for standing alone, where it forms a 
beautiful pyramidal cone, densely covered with gracefully droop- 
ing, up-curved branches. A prevailing evil with this tree in 
many places is the loss of the lower branches, which is due in a 
great measure to planting it in low-lying, damp situations, or 
under the shade and drip of other trees. No tree more dislikes 
being overhung and shaded by others than the Araucaria, and 
nothing is more adverse to its healthy development. 
Constitutionally there are great differences in trees of the 
Araucaria, some being naturally hardy, and others the reverse, 
due in a great measure, no doubt, to the altitude at which the 
seeds have been grown in their native country. The finest 
Araucarias are always found in well-drained ground on rather an 
exposed and airy situation ; unreclaimed, wet land produces but 
poor specimens, and these very susceptible to the influence of frost. 
Many fine specimens of this tree have been planted in the 
park and surrounding grounds, the healthy appearance and thriy- 
ing condition of which proclaim it to be eminently adapted for our 
maritime situation. The wood is yellowish-white, fibrous, beauti- 
fully veined, and capable of being polished and worked with 
facility. Introduced in 1796 from Chili. 
CEDRUS DEODARA. 
Feet. Inches. 
Height of tree, . . : : 55 0 
Girth of stem at 1 Bath up, 5 3 
Girth of stem at 5 feet up, : ; 4 8 
Diameter of spread of branches, . ; 26 6 
This tree is growing in stiff loamy soil, close to the sea at Port 
Penrhyn, and alongside a magnificent specimen of Araucaria 
imbricata. These trees contrast admirably, and are splendid 
examples of opposite styles of beauty. The Deodar seems to 
thrive in almost any soil, examples of which may be seen in the 
woodlands here, where it has been extensively planted. Intro- 
duced in 1831 from Northern India, 
Creprus LIBANI. 
Feet. Inches. 
No. 1.—Height of tree, . ‘ : ‘ 52 0 
Girth of stem at 1 faneh up, . ‘ : 16 6 
Girth of stem at 5 feet up, . ‘ : 15 0 
Diameter of spread of branches, . : 54 0 
