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thin-shelled, nut-like seed, covered Avith a thin, pulpy, pur- 

 plish flesh when mature. 



This fine species is a native of the same localities as the 

 preceding, but is readily distinguished, .from it by its 

 larger and coarser growth. The branches of this species 

 are placed in regular whorls, and are long and slender, 

 becoming pendulous at the extremities. The leaves are 

 very large and distinct. We have found it hardy, and 

 presume it will be one of the most desirable small Conifers, 

 in the vicinity of Philadelphia at least. During the win- 

 ter, the foliage becomes somewhat browned, but on the 

 appearance of warm weather it again assumes the glossy 

 green color that adds so materially to its beauty. 



There is a peculiar oriental aspect in this tree that re- 

 minds one of a fine healthy Cunninghamia or the rarer 

 Araucarias ; and as these plants will never succeed here, 

 we may find an acceptable substitute in this elegant species. 

 During the first few years after planting, the young trees 

 should have a slight protection afforded them by simply 

 placing a few evergreen boughs over their tops in such a 

 manner as to prevent the direct influence of the sun ; 

 otherwise the tender, succulent shoots on young plants aro 

 liable to be injured. 



Planters should always bear in mind that the SITU dur- 

 ing winter is a much more deadly enemy to half-hardy 

 plants than intense cold. 



ADDITIONAL LIST OF CEPIIALOTAXUS. 



We are not aware that either of the following species 

 has been tested in this country, but as they have been 

 pronounced by English writers to be entirely hardy with 

 them, we may hope to enjoy their beauty at no distant 

 date. 



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