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the beech and lime, are so like in general outline, as scarcely 

 to be distinguishable in perspective. "When planted together, 

 either alternately or in masses, their characters are blended. As 

 single specimens, the characteristics of each become fully developed, 

 and the contrast is more distinct. The lime-tree is tall and 

 graceful, with drooping spray hanging loosely and pleasingly. 

 This is particularly the case in July and August, when its masses 

 of beautiful white fragrant flowers, dependent from the leaves, help 

 to distinguish it from the characteristic pointedness of the beech. 

 This tree, on the contrary, forms a large, round, umbrageous head, 

 with intertwining branches and formal outline. It is, however, a 

 useful tree which we ought not to repudiate on account of its 

 heavy luxuriance, in certain positions a desirable accompaniment. 

 Neither ought we to ignore its autumnal hues of bi'own and 

 orange, which are always beautiful. Both trees grow rapidly on 

 chalk, and produce timber of larger dimensions in a given time 

 than any other tree under similar circumstances. 



Of evergreen or dark-foliaged trees, the common yew and the 

 cedar of Lebanon rank first in regard to adaptability. Here again 

 there is a similarity of outline and colour when seen in perspective. 

 The cedar of Lebanon is indeed a characteristic tree where it has 

 sufficient space to develop itself, but when confined in plantations, 

 or planted in masses, it is easily mistaken for the common yew, 

 especially in the earlier stages of its growth, when its massive 

 boughs and umbrageous head are still undeveloped. Single speci- 

 mens in parks or open vistas, with their noble, wide-spreading, 

 and majestic outline, cannot be mistaken for any other tree. The 

 various conifers requiring an elevated situation will not grow 

 so rapidly as when planted in soils free from chalk or lime. 

 Picea cephalonica and P. pinsapo make excellent specimens if pro- 

 tected from blasting winds. The latter is best adapted for lawns 

 or pleasure grounds, where its symmetry is displayed to advantage. 

 Abies Orientalis and A. morinda may be successfully grown if the 

 soil is cool, and the chalk not near the surface. In warm and dry 

 situations they are apt to become infested by red spider, and A. 

 morinda will start into growth before the spring frosts are over. 

 Pinus Austriaca, insignis, cembra, hispanica, and monticola may be 

 planted in more exposed places without risk of failure. Several 

 of these grow slowly when young, but make great progress when 

 established. The Scotch fir in similar positions is remarkable for 

 its slow growth, but it may be relied on for continuing in health 



