10 CONIFEROUS TREES 



conifer is easily distinguished by the irregular 

 leaf arrangement, and by the upper and under 

 sides of these being nearly the same colour ; hence 

 the specific name concolor, of similar or like colour. 

 The leaves vary according to position from 2 to 

 2^ inches in length, are of a greyish white hue, 

 changing as they grow old to a soft, pale green. 

 The cones, which are usually produced singly, are 

 about 4 inches long, and the seeds larger and more 

 weighty than those of the nearly allied A.grandis. 



As an ornamental tree, the present species must 

 be considered as a decided acquisition, the general 

 outline being symmetrical, but without the accom- 

 panying stiffness which so readily distinguishes 

 several members of this family. The spread of 

 branches in young and healthy trees being wide in 

 proportion to the height, warns intending planters 

 that sufficient space should be given for perfect 

 development. In fairly exposed situations it 

 would seem to thrive best, and, considering that 

 on low -lying ground it has suffered from frost 

 in spring, the elevated positions are to be 

 recommended. 



A. CONCOLOR viOLACEA, Masters. — The dense 

 bluish green glaucescence with which the leaves 

 of this variety are covered renders it one of the 

 most distinct and pleasing of ornamental conifers. 

 It is quite hardy, free of growth, and deserves to 

 be widely known and appreciated. 



A. CONCOLOR Wallezi is a desirable and distinct 

 variety that is worthy of culture. The silvery 

 yellow colour is not retained the whole of the season. 



A. FiRMA, Siehold and Zuccarini, (Synonyms : 

 Pinus firma, Antoine ; Picea firma, Gordon ; 



