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height with a girth of 60 feet, is recorded by Dr. Hofmann growing 

 near Goten at 8,000 feet elevation. 



In 1910 Captain L. Clinton-Baker, R.N., received a specimen 

 through the aid of Mr. Firth, which is now about 4 feet high and 

 growing vigorously at Bayfordbury. 



In 1911 a small quantity of seed was sent by Dr. Shirasawa to 

 Bayfordbury, which was distributed to various gardens in England, 

 Ireland, the Continent, North America and New Zealand. Seedlings 

 sown at Bayfordbury in March, 1911, were in April, 1912, 7 inches 

 high and very vigorous. 



The specimen figured was obtained through the kindness of Mr. 

 Firth. 



