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P. patuia macrocarpa has lar^^cr cones than the 

 species, but otherwise the trees are much alike. 



P. Peuke, Grisebach. {Synonyms: — P. excclsa,Y{oo'k&r ] 

 P. excelsa, Peukc.) Macedonia. — This might well be described 

 as a dwarf form of the better known P. excelsa, but under 

 cultivation in this country the differences between the two 

 are so well defined and constant that it is preferable to con- 

 sider them as specifically distinct. In this country the tree is 

 of neat form, with abundantly produced foliage, each leaf 3 

 inches long, the pendent, quickly tapering cones, about 3 inches 

 in length by 1-5^ inches diameter at thickest part. Vvom. this 

 description it will readily be perceived that in size, length of 

 foliage, and dimensions of cones, P. Peuke differs sufficiently 

 from P. excelsa. 



P. Pinaster, Solander. Cluster Pine. {Synonyms: 

 — P. maritinia, Poiret ; P. Laricio, Savi ; P. nepaletisis^ 

 Royle ; P. Latterii, Madden ; P. Helenica, Loudon.) Moun- 

 tains and sea coast of Southern Europe, the Levant, etc. — 

 For shelter-giving purposes, for planting amongst pure sand 

 on the sea coast, and on shingly gravel inland, this is one of 

 the most valuable species. It is a tree of giant proportions, 

 with huge, unwieldy branches, ponderous trunk, covered with 

 rough scaly bark, and usually a well rounded head of intense 

 green foliage. The leaves are stout and stiff, 8 inches long, and 

 produced in twos. A distinguishing characteristic of this pine 

 is the large and densely clustered cones, they frequently occur- 

 ring in groups of from S to 20, or more. Each cone measures 6 

 inches in length, and is of a warm cinnamon tint,the same colour, 

 indeed, as are portions of the freshly exposed stem bark. The 

 timber is of little value, but my experiments with it are recorded 

 fully in the chapter on timbers at the end of this volume. 



P. Pinaster Hamiltonii is a very distinct variety, 

 but, unfortunately, one that has escaped the notice of planters 

 to a very great extent. The well branched stem, rounded 

 head, and distinct shade of green that pervades the foliage, 

 are all points of distinction that cannot be lost sight of when 

 comparing the variety and species. The leaves are shorter 



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