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certaiuly a very beautiful tree, attaining, it is said, a height of one 

 hundred feet, and will no doubt soon be more generally planted in 

 this country. 



I think favorably of the Japanese Rctinosporas, which are 

 charming trees, especially for moderate sized places, as they do 

 not grow to a great height. The Spruces and Pines are likewise 

 ver3' desirable, being perfectly hardy and well adapted to our 

 climate. 



Abies polita, A. brachyphylla, and A. Alcoquiana are great 

 acquisitions, especially the last, which is a grand tree and looks 

 as if it would hold its beauty to a great age. The Umbrella Pine 

 and Pinus Koraiensis must be great favorites and largely planted 

 before many years, the latter retaining its foliage three years, a 

 great advantage over our White Pine. 



Truly 3-ours, 



H. H. HUNNEWELL. 



