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where the soil is of a poor, sandy character ; in such situa- 

 tions it grows from 15 to 30 feet high. In the barren sec- 

 tions of Xew Jersey, particularly, this species covers 

 large tracts of waste lands, which are known as the Pine 

 barrens. 



Some of the specimens even in these localities are quite 

 handsome, being remarkable for the pale yellowish twigs 

 and leaves, and in many instances forming fine sized trees 

 of regular conical shape, although the large majority of 

 them are but small, stunted shrubs, and far from orna- 

 mental. 



The appearance of this tree is peculiar and striking ; 

 the straggling branches are covered with dark, rough bark ; 

 the young shoots, beautifully tinged with violet ; and the 

 whole plant is -almost covered with exuding resin, which 

 emits a pleasant fragrance or balsamic odor. In some 

 parts of Kentucky tar is obtained from this tree, but for 

 other purposes the wood is of little value. 



We cannot recommend it for ornamental planting, but 

 in a lai'ge collection, one or two well-grown specimens 

 would not be amiss, it being greatly improved by generous 

 cultivation. A noted European writer has said that, " as 

 in Europe, almost all the American Pines can only be con- 

 sidered in the light of ornamental trees, this species, as 

 such, well deserves a place in collections, from the singu- 

 larity of its form, its delightful fragrance, and its hardi- 

 ness." We are afraid our cultivators are not sufficiently 

 interested in arboriculture, however, to appreciate these 

 eulogistic remarks. 



8. P. Laricio, Poiret. COESICAN PIXE. Leaves, 

 from 4 to 6 inches long, slender, very wavy, with short 

 sheaths. Cones, 2 to 3 inches or more in length, conical- 

 oblong, recurved at the apex, tawny brown in color. 

 Scales, Avith a scarcely perceptible prickle. 15 ranches, in 

 regular whorls, spreading, and very resinous. Buds, ^ to 



