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a number of localities where this species is found. It is 

 plentiful on the Bhutan Alps, and in Kunawur, at differ- 

 ent elevations, ranging from 9,500 to 14,000 feet. 



We have received plants from Belgium, bearing the 

 foregoing description, under the name ofJlrecurva densa, 

 but as to the character of the fruit, AVC are unable at pres- 

 ent to say. The high elevations at which it is frequently 

 found should encourage us to test it fairly, as it will prob- 

 ably prove very desirable in a collection. 



I0t J. CXCClsa, Seibersteiit. TALL JrxiPEi:. Leaves, 

 small, awl-shaped, very acute, imbricated, thick, rigid, pale 

 glaucous-green color. Branches numerous, spreading, in- 

 curved at the extremities, thick, short, with rigid, straight 

 brnnchlets. Fruit medium size, roundish, solitary, terminal, 

 dark purple color, with a glaucous bloom. 



The confusion arising from the fact that there are two 

 distinct plants known as the J. excelsa, does not in any 

 way relate to their resemblance, but originated through a 

 misunderstanding on the part of botanists in the East In- 

 dies, who claimed the name of J. excelsa for the very dis- 

 tinct species now known as J. religiosa. So far as we 

 of the Middle States are concerned, the dispute is of very 

 little consequence, both species being entirely too capri- 

 cious for our climate. 



The true J. excelsa is but a large-sized shrub with us, 

 whilst in its native locality it forms a tree from 30 to 40 

 feet in height. It is a native of Southern Europe, and is 

 found in Taurica, Armenia, Syria, etc. The branches are 

 very numerous, spreading and ascending at their extrem- 

 ities, with a profusion of foliage, and furnished witli nu- 

 merous small, stiff branchlets. 



Its hardiness is very variable ; sometimes it resists our 

 winters with impunity, but it is more frequently killed to 

 the ground. By affording it a slight protection, and plac- 

 ing it in a partially shaded situation, it is sometimes rea- 



