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(17.) J. virginiana, L. "Red Cedar" of America and England. 



A tree of variable size and habit ; at its greatest development 100 feet high, 

 with a straight trunk of 3-4 feet in diameter. 



It is extensively diffused in North America, extending over a wide range 

 with great variation of temperature. 



Its timber is very valuable, and is extensively used in the manufacture of 

 lead pencils ; the chips are used in the manufacture of Cedar-leaf oil. 



Juniperus viriginiana, L. 

 State Nursery, Campbelltown.- 



It does fairly well in Sydney. 



L 7 (Sydney Botanic Gardens). 



There is a var. argentea at L 15 a (Sydney Botanic Gardens). 



