214 THE BOOK OF EVERGREENS. 



John Evans, at Radnor, Delaware Co., Pa., is now about 

 15 feet high, and an acquaintance of several years with 

 tliis plant has caused a partiality on our part for the 

 species. It stands on a sloping bank, near a stream of 

 water, upon whose surface the sombre hue of the Siberian 

 Fir is reflected back in a charming manner. It is a beau- 

 tiful plant in a proper position. 



We have found this species exceedingly hardy in all soils 

 and situations, even when quite young, and do not hesitate 

 to recommend it for general cultivation as one of the best 

 of the smaller class of Conifers. 



For cemeteries, where its peculiar dark foliage would be 

 very appropriate in connexion with other shades of ver- 

 dure, we would especially advise it; and in landscape 

 gardening, in parks and pleasure grounds, it will be found 

 useful for creating a strong contrast. But in every case, 

 owing to its rather simll size, it should occupy a front 

 position in a group which will be noways marred by the 

 fine outline peculiar to this species. 



The A. Pichta was considered by Don as but a variety 

 of the A. pectinata, with the foliage of a less silvery color, 

 more dense in habit, and of a smaller size ; but subsequent 

 investigation has proven it decidedly distinct. It much 

 more resembles a well-formed specimen of A. balsamea, 

 but with a decided superiority over that species in every 

 respect. 



Var, longifolia, Hort. Syn. Abies Siberica alba, 

 Fischer. Is described by Gordon as a variety with longer 

 leaves, and more silvery on the under side than the species, 

 a'nd is said to be found on the upper parts of the Altai 

 Mountains. 



35, A, Pilldrow, Spach. UPRIGHT INDIAN SILVER FIR. 

 Syn. Picea Pindrow, London; P. Herbertiana, Madden; 

 P. Naptha, Knight. Leaves, from 2 to 24- inches long, 

 mostly distichous, occasionally scattered, flat, acute, entire, 



