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flourish. It is a rapid grower, and will thrive in any 

 ordinary soil. Its native habitat is on the south 

 flanks of Kinchinjunga, the loftiest peak of the 

 Himalayas, or in the world, at elevations between 

 9000 and 10,000 feet. 



ABIES CANADENSIS. Michaux. 



(Hemlock Spruce Fir.) 

 S YN. Pinus canadensis. Linnaeus. 



Picea canadensis. Link. 



The beauties of this species are not sufficiently 

 recognised. To enable it to develop its true character, 

 it requires to be planted in cool sheltered situations ; 

 in dry and exposed places, or on chalky soils, it never 

 thrives at all ; in localities which suit it no tree can be 

 more beautiful. Besides its very ornamental appear- 

 ance, when grown as a single specimen in the Pinetum, 

 it is peculiarly adapted for ornamenting drives through 

 woods, or for planting for game covers. For the latter 

 purpose it would be especially valuable, as its lower 

 branches become perfectly prostrate, and extend over 

 a large space, affording excellent retreat for game. 



As before observed, it delights in cool and moist 

 places, but not where there is stagnant water. 

 Situations which suit the Ehododendron are precisely 

 what is required for the Hemlock Spruce. 



It is indigenous to North America, and is abundant 

 about Hudson's Bay. In its native habitats it becomes 

 a tall tree. In this country it is remarkable for the 

 lateral extension of its branches, which is often greater 

 than its entire height. 



