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of gigantic Deodars, some of which measured 33 feet in 

 circumference, and were from 60 to 70 feet without a branch. 

 Here, too, the character of the timber was different from that 

 grown in southern aspects and rich soil, it being more compact, 

 harder, and of a deeper red, owing to its slow growth. The 

 boat-builders along the Jhelum River distinguish its timber 

 under the appellation of " Peliptur," and consider it the most 

 valuable of all for its durabilitv, both for naval and architectural 

 purposes, the wood being compact, rather close-grained, long- 

 fibred, highly resinous, deliriously perfumed, and lasting for a 

 great number of years, even though much exposed to the 

 elements, being but little affected by water, as boats built of 

 its timber will last for twenty or thirty years, while those built 

 of the " Cheer" (Pinus longifolia) only last six or seven. 



It was first introduced into England in the year 1822, by 

 the Honourable W. Leslie Melville, and produced its cones for 

 the first time in Europe in 1858, at Bicfon, the residence of the 

 Baroness Rolle, in Devonshire. 



Cedrus Deodara viridis, Hort, the green-leaved Deodar. 

 Syn. Cedrus Deodara tenuifolia, Knight. 



A very distinct variety, on account of its bright grass-green 

 colour and slender habit. It is entirely free from any glaucous 

 appearance, even when young. 



Cedrus Deodara robusta, Hort, the robust Deodar. 

 Syn. Cedrus Deodara gigantea, Knight. 



A robust-growing variety, with a very glaucous appearance, 

 and much larger in all its parts. 



Cedrus Deodara crassifolia, Hort. 



This variety differs from the preceding one in having much 

 thicker and shorter leaves, and much shorter and more compact 

 branches, which are less pendulous. 



