64 NEW AND RARE CONIFERZ AT PENRHYN CASTLE. 
PINUS EXCELSA. 
Feet. Inches. 
Height of tree, . : ; : ; 45 0 
Girth of stem at 1 foot up, . 4 2 
Girth of stem at 5 feet up, . 3 6 
Diameter of spread of branches, . 4 24 0 
The light silvery foliage of this pine renders it very desirable 
for contrast, especially along the outlines of plantations which 
can be seen from drives or roads. Mixed with the Austrian and 
other pines of a darker foliage along one of the carriage drives 
here, it has a very pleasing effect. In general appearance it 
bears a resemblance to the Weymouth pine (P. Strobus), from 
which, however, it is easily distinguished ; the leaves are about 
double the length, the tree is of a more robust habit of growth, 
and the bark is much rougher than on that species. It requires to 
be planted in a rather sheltered position, as on exposed ground the 
foliage becomes scanty, and the tree stunted in appearance. The 
wood of specimens grown here is white and soft, though rather 
compact, and contains a great quantity of resin. Introduced 
about 1827 from the Himalaya. 
PINUS LARICIO. 
Feet. Inches. 
Height of tree, 5 : . 72 0 
Girth of stem at 1 foot up, . ; : 9 5 
Girth of stem at 5 feet up, . : , 9 4 
Diameter of spread of branches, . : 45 0 
By neglect in early growth this tree was allowed to retain a 
plurality of leading shoots, two of which branch off at 7, and two 
at 11, feet from the ground, the largest of each girthing at 3 feet 
from point of junction 5 feet 11 inches and 5 feet 3 inches 
respectively. Each limb is perfectly straight, and would make 
a good-sized tree of itself. This pine thrives admirably here 
on almost any soil; and several, but little inferior to the one 
described, may be found scattered throughout the park and sur- 
rounding plantations. It is one of our best pines for breezy 
maritime situations, and deserves to be extensively cultivated, as, 
apart from its free growth and majestic appearance, the timber is 
quite equal to the red deal of commerce. Introduced in 1759 
from Southern Europe. 
