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21, P, fcrttlginca, Don. Although not hardy, this benti- 

 tiful tree is well worthy of notice. It comes from Xew 

 Zealand, where it grows from 40 to 60 feet in height. 

 The numerous leaves arc of a rusty-brown color. The 

 timber is of a beautiful reddish tint and very durable. 



22, P, Koraiana, Siebold. We have hopes that this 

 handsome little plant may eventually be acclimated with 

 us. It has proven haivdy in England, and forms a valua- 

 ble, erect-growing shrub. A native. of the mountains of 

 Japan, but extensively grown there in the gardens. 



23, P, laeta> HoibrenJc. A tender species from New 

 Holland, forming a tall, straight tree, with few, verticillate 

 branches, and medium-sized, sharp-pointed leaves. 



24, P, Lambcrti, Klotzsch. A Brazilian plant found 

 in" the mountains, and is a large-sized tree. It is a robust 

 grower." 



25, P. Lawrcncii, Hooker. Is an obscure species from 

 Tasmania, where it was discovered by Gunn. It is a 

 small-sized tree, with pale green leaves and slender 

 branches. 



26, P, leptostacliya, Bhime. Grows to the height of 

 50 or 60 feet, and comes from the Island of Borneo, where 

 it is abundant in the mountainous districts. Leaves, dull 

 green, from two to five inches in length. 



21. P. macrophylla, Don. Has been introduced and 

 grown under several synonyms, and is a tender tree from 

 Japan, where it grows to the height of 40 or 50 feet, and 

 is well adapted for pot-culture with us. 



28, P, DCglecta, Blume. Is another tender species 



