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semi-hardy north of Philadelphia, unless compensated by soil condi- 

 tions, but perfectly successful in Washington. It is the most impor- 

 tant timber tree of Japan but has hardly any superior ornamental 

 features. 



Libocedrus. L. dccurrcns Torr, (i8), the Pacific Coast Arborvitcc or 

 Incense Cedar, is a large, rapid growing tree, for planting from New 



Fig. 64. — Cunninghamia Sinensis R. Br. 



York south. It is one of the most ornamental conifers in its s}Tnmet- 

 rical narrow-conical form and its graceful, strikingly bright green, 

 feathery foliage in frond-like sprays, placed radially. It requires well- 

 drained soil, is intolerant of shade, hence loses lower branches early. 

 It is especially fit for formal planting, as in cemeteries. 



Taxodium. T. disticlmm Rich, (ig), Bald Cypress, a deciduous conifer, 

 tall, and of rapid growth under favorable conditions, is one of the 

 most interesting and most attractive specimen trees, with its light green, 



