66 NEW AND RARE CONIFER AT PENRUYN CASTLE. 
ground near the Ogwen river. Being well sheltered on all sides, 
and growing in rich loamy soil, though attaining a great height, 
the girth of this specimen is not in proportion to those of a less 
rapid rate of growth. 
This tree cannot be recommended for bleak or exposed situa- 
tions, as, in consequence of its continuing to grow so late in the 
autumn, the young shoots are not sufficiently matured to stand 
our severe winters with impunity. From specimens of the wood 
contained in a collection of the different kinds grown on this 
estate, it appears close-grained and of a beautiful mahogany colour, 
though extremely light and brittle. 
The Sequoia, or Redwood of California, has probably been over- 
rated as a suitable tree for our climate generally, and apart from 
actual results it is not likely that a tree inhabiting one of the 
most genial climates in the world, and with ample opportunities 
of spreading into cooler regions near, would be suited for a cool 
northern climate. 
Tuuta Lops. 
Feet. Inches. 
Height of tree, ; . 43 0 
Girth of stem at 1 foot up, . , ‘ i 2 
Girth of stem at 5 feet up, . : é 3 7 
Diameter of spread of branches, . : 29 6 
This is a handsome, fast-growing Conifer, with a smooth 
upright stem and long graceful branches, of a deep, shining, green 
colour. It is perfectly hardy, and grows rapidly when thoroughly 
established, and though shooting up to a great height in propor- 
tion to the thickness of the stem, it is not liable to be broken 
over, the young wood being naturally tough and able to resist the 
fiercest storm, It thrives best in a peaty loam, though many 
fine examples of rapid growth in pure loam may frequently be 
seen throughout the park. 
In cutting the wood of the trunk of young trees I have found 
it to be of a firm texture, with the concentric rings firmly packed. 
A good deal has been said and written lately by practical men 
upon a substitute for the larch; and in my opinion Zhuia Lobbii 
will be found one of the best, if not the very best Conifer for 
that purpose. Introduced in 1853 from North-West America. 
