EVERGREEN TREES. 



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group it with the European sycamore, the tulip or magnolia 

 trees. 



THE HEAVY WOODED PINE. Pinus ponderosa. The Ponder- 

 ous or Heavy Wooded Pine is another variety like the last- 

 named, of comparatively recent introduction. It is also of a 

 stately habit, with long leaves of a rich yellow green color. 



FIG. 32. THE PONDEROUS PINE. 



This as well as Bentham's Pine attain a very large size when 

 fully grown, and are therefore adapted only to positions where 

 room can be given them in future years. We do not know how 

 well they may bear pinching or rubbing back to reduce their 

 size and increase their compactness, but judging from their 

 habit, doubt the value of such practice with them. 



