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while those that were made of the Larch remained 

 altogether unchanged. 



Besides the foregoing species (Larix Europea)*we have 

 two native sorts much resembling it; which are chiefly 

 found in the states of Maine, Vermont, and New 

 Hampshire. These are known by the names of the Red 

 Larch (L. Microcarpa) and the Black Larch (L. pendula), 

 which latter is often called Hackmatack. In the coldest, 

 parts of the Union, these often grow to 80 and 100 feet 

 high ; but in the middle states they are only seen in 

 the swamps, and appear not to thrive so well except in 

 such situations. For this reason the European Larch is 

 of course greatly preferable when plantations are to be 

 made, either for profit or ornament. The latter is 

 generally increased from seed in the nurseries. 



The American Larches are well worthy a place where 

 sufficient moisture can be commanded, as their peculiar 

 forms are striking, though not so finely picturesque as that 

 of the European species. 



* A very curious and remarkable addition to the varieties of this genus is 

 (Larix pendula) the Weeping Larch, differing from our (Pendula Americana} 

 American Weeping Larch, and much more extraordinary. When worked ten 

 or fifteen feet high, the inclination of the branches and spray is immediately 

 downward, and when gently swayed by the wind, it is excessively graceful and 

 pretty. We do not know a more distinctive and striking tree, or one more 

 rare. It seems difficult to transplant at lea^t this is our experience and it 

 can only be increased by grafting by approach. Nurserymen are apt to work 

 it too low : it should never be grafted at a less distance than ten to twelve feet 

 and for some years, it should be supported by a stout stake, as the tree is apt 

 to be top-heavy. This curious variety was found accidentally, if we remember 

 right, some ten to fifteen years since, in a nursery near Hereford, England, by 

 ;i Mr. Gtodsall, and is known in English nurseries as Larix, communis pendiila 

 Godsalii. Larix Griffitfiii, the Sikkin Larch, and Abies Icxmfcri (though at 

 present classed as an Alies, we believe may prove to be Larch), are two very 

 new varieties, too expensive; at present to be generally introduced. A Kce-mftri, 

 known also as the Golden Pine of China, is very highly extolled for its beauti- 

 ful green in Summer, and golden color in Autumn or Winter. -II. W, S. 



