VI PREFACE. 



and Hooker, while the synopsis of tribes and genera 

 and lists of synonyms are mainly from Masters' " List 

 of Conifers and Taxads." 



The generally accepted names of both species and 

 varieties have received special prominence, and are 

 printed in conspicuous type, while the lists of synonyms 

 have been made as inclusive as possible, owing to many 

 of these being still in common use. 



In order to facilitate reference, the arrangement of 

 both genera and species is alphabetical throughout the 

 work. 



This book being mainly intended as a cheap, handy, 

 and exhaustive popular guide to Hardy Conifers as 

 cultivated in this country, the descriptions are neces- 

 sarily brief but nevertheless comprehensive ; while, as 

 far as is consistent with a full and clear explanation 

 of each species, technical terms have been avoided. 



A. D. W. 



BOXMOOR, 



Herts, 

 November, 1896. 



