NEW AND RARE CONIFER AT PENRHYN CASTLE. 61 
thriving condition, or seem better adapted for their seaside 
situation than this. When viewed from a distance, it closely 
resembles the Douglas fir, but has a more dense habit and 
majestic appearance. In well-sheltered situations, and on good 
loamy soil, it is one of the finest of Conifers for landscape effect. 
Being of rapid growth, the leader is very apt to get broken over 
during severe weather, which may be easily rectified by substi- 
tuting a side branch in place of the lost leader, The stem is tall 
and very straight, and densely covered with bright green branches. 
This tree should be allowed ample room, for, if grown in close 
proximity to others, the foliage becomes sparse, and the whole 
tree assumes a sickly and naked appearance. Introduced in 1831 
from North-West America. 
PICEA NOBILIS. 
Feet. Inches. 
Height of tree, . . . : 54 0 
Girth of stem at 1 foot we é : : 5 9 
Girth of stem at 5 feet up, . . : 5 4 
Diameter of spread of branches, . : 24 6 
This is a magnificent tree, especially during summer when the 
light green of the young, and deeper green of the older foliage, is 
strikingly effective. It grows very rapidly here after becoming 
thoroughly established, soon shooting up to a great height, 
especially when planted in cool, deep soil. The wood is white 
and nearly worthless. Introduced in 1831 from North-West 
America, 
PiceA NorDMANNIANA. 
Feet. Inches. 
No. 1.—Height of tree, . é : : 54 0 
Girth of stem at 1 ae nye, . : 6 0 
Girth of stem at 5 feet up, . : : 5 2 
Diameter of spread of branches, . : 24 0 
No. 2.—Height of tree, . - : : ; 46 0 
Girth of stem at 1 foot up, . ; : 5 0 
Girth of stem at 5 feet up, . : : 38 8 
Diameter of spread of branches, . . 17 0 
As an ornamental tree for landscape effect, few, if any, of the 
Conifers lately introduced into this country, can compare with 
this noble tree, either for beauty of outline, or the rich contrast 
produced in summer by the dark glossy green of the old, and the 
