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tries, and forms a perfectly conical-shaped tree from 15 to 

 20 feet in height. An experience of about 15 years with 

 this Cypress has been so entirely satisfactory that we feel 

 willing to recommend it to every one as an available or- 



Fig. 59" GLYPTOSTKOBUS TENDULUS. 



namental tree; and notwithstanding Gordon says the 

 young shoots are frequently killqd by the cold in England, 

 we are pleased to record their perfect hardiness in the 

 Middle States. In Sargent's edition of Downing's Land- 

 scape Gardening, it is mentioned as entirely hardy at 

 Wodenethe, and is mentioned by Sargent as " one of the 

 most graceful and exquisite little trees which will survive 

 the rigor of our northern winters." A splendid specimen 



