236 Trees for Shade and Ornament 



broad lawns, or to crown a headland point, the broad majestic stateli- 

 ness of the larger ones is useful. 



YiG. 75. —Scotch Pine. Piiius silvestris Linn. 



The two best known and most planted, because hitherto the cheapest, 



are: 



P. silvestris Linn. (57), the Scotch Pine, a tall tree, native of north- 

 em Europe, which is noted for its frugality and great rapidity of growth, 

 but has only small ornamental value, with its stiff, stout branches and 



