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It is to be remarked, that this tree grows 

 upon the summit of a hill, (vStump Cross,) 

 and that in consequence of getting higher 

 than any other, its head has been for ma- 

 ny years completely exposed, and there- 

 fore is in every part exceeding stiff, in 

 proportion to its height ; had it been shtU 

 tered, it is probable it would now have 

 been considerably higher. 



The other instance is found in that 

 well-known pleasurable resort, Studley 

 Park, near Rippon, Yorkshire, where 

 many Spruce Firs measure nine feet in 

 circumference, just above the swell of the 

 roots, and taper off gradually to the height 

 of more than a hundred. As they are 

 sheltered, and growing freely, it is impos- 

 sible to guess what height or scantling 

 they may ultimately reach. 



On the whole, it is presumed, that such 

 persons as will give themselves the trouble 



