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woody, coriaceous, concave scales, terminating in a small, 

 incurved spine. Seeds mostly 2 under each scale, winged. 

 Cotyledons, 2. Leaves imbricated in four rows, appress- 

 ed and scale-formed. 



A genus composed of large-sized trees, found in South 

 America and the islands bordering on the coast, as well 

 as on our Pacific coast. 



Gordon says the name is " derived from Libanos, in- 

 cense ; and Cedrus, the Cedar." 



1. L, Chilensis, JEndlicher. CHILIAN ARBOR VIT^E. 

 Syn. Thuja Chilensis, Lambert & Don. Leaves ovate- 

 oblong, obtuse, somewhat trigonous, adpressed, and beau- 

 tiful glaucous green in color. Branches numerous, pen- 

 dulous, with light gray bark, and jointed, compressed, 

 spreading branchlets. Cones, small, oblong, terminal, 4- 

 valved, drooping, and compressed ; scales elliptic, obtuse. 

 Seeds, winged at the apex, decurrent at the base. 



A handsome tree from the Andes of Chili, where it 

 grows to the height of from 60 to 80 feet. Nee and Pavon 

 first discovered it growing in the colder situations among 

 the mountains, where it was afterwards observed by 

 Pseppeg. 



Having tested this species in several favorable situa- 

 tions, we unhesitatingly pronounce it of no value to north- 

 ern planters, and this is the experience of others in differ- 

 ent localities in the Eastern and Middle States. It not 

 unfrequently survives two or three winters, but in an un- 

 satisfactory manner, merely lingering along until a sudden 

 cold spell of weather abruptly finishes it. In the more 

 Southern States it proves very reliable, and is unquestion- 

 ably of great value for ornamental purposes. 



It forms a beautiful spreading tree, with numerous 

 drooping branches, covered with a gray bark, and clothed 

 with charming, glaucous green foliage, thus contrasting in 

 a pleasing manner with the surrounding vegetation. 



Gordon mentions a variety with bright green leaves, 



