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gigantic, dark green coral, than a living, flexible tree. Yet 

 it is a grand object, in its richness of dark green, its no- 

 ble aspect, and its powerful, defiant attitude. This is quite 

 the best specimen that I have seen, and stands in a light 

 sandy soil, on a gravelly bottom, on which soil I was told 

 it only grows luxuriantly." 



Var. varicgata, Gordon. "A very striking variety 

 with pale, straw-colored leaves, and occasionally the young 

 shoots intermixed with the ordinary deep shining green 

 ones. It originated in Mr. Glendinning's nursery, at 

 Furnham Green, and is quite unique." 



Not yet introduced into this country to our knowledge. 



TENDER SPECIES OF ARAUCARIA. 



These beautiful trees form one of the most ornamental 

 features in our collections when grown in large tubs or 

 boxes, and placed under glass during the winter months. 

 With the exception of A. excelsa, they will all probably 

 succeed well in the open air in the extreme Southern 

 States. They are not hardy in England, but are grown 

 extensively for decorative purposes. 



2. A. Bidwillii, Hooker. BID WILL'S ARAUCAKIA. This 

 is a splendid tree, growing from 100 to 150 feet in height, 

 with an even, although rather loose, conical head, and pro- 

 ducing very fine-grained, durable wood, and large, nut-like 

 fruit over 2 inches in length. The cones are about 9 inches 

 in length, of a globular form, inclining somewhat to oval ; 

 with the scales terminating in a stout, recurved hook or 

 sharp point. It is a native of Australia. 



3. A, Brasiliana, Richard. BRAZILIAN ARAUCARIA. 



