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but a hasty glance at each as we enumerate them in the 

 following list. Believing that the greater portion of them 

 can never be- acclimated, in the Northern States at least, 

 we shall be performing a duty by recommending them for 

 pot-culture. 



For this purpose they are unexceptionable, and are 

 highly deserving of cultivation, especially when placed in 

 groups upon the lawn with the pots sunken in the ground. 

 In the beautiful collection of the late Wm. Reid, of Eliza- 

 bet htown, N. J., we remember this grouping of ever- 

 greens was one of the owner's favorite modes of planting, 

 and the most attractive feature of the place. 



The erect form, and rich, dark glossy-green color of the 

 larger portion of the genus, are admirably adapted to 

 contrast with the pendulous habit and lighter verdure of 

 many other tender plants, especially the rare and graceful 

 Dacridiums, Juniperus, etc. The following list comprises 

 the greater portion of the known species and varieties, ac- 

 cording to Gordon, from whose work on Conifers they 

 have been mainly compiled. 



4, P, Alpina, Brown. Said to grow on Mount Welling- 

 ton, in Tasmania. 



5, P, Antarctica, VanHovtte. Is a large tree grow- 

 ing on the Andes in Chili and Patagonia. 



6, P. amara, Blnme. Is a very tender species from 

 the Island of Java, where it forms an immense tree 200 

 feet in height. 



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7. P. Alldina, Pmppeg. A new and rare species, which 

 may prove hardy in this country. It is from the colder 

 portions of Chili, growing from 10 to 20 feet in height, 

 and with numerous branches densely clothed with dark 

 green, shining, leathery leaves. 



