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IX. 

 NEW HARDY SHRUBS AND TREES. 



The following list comprises most of the new species 

 and varieties described and noticed in the European Horti- 

 cultural and Botanical journals in 1866. Very few of them 

 have yet been introduced into the gardens of this country, 

 but no doqbt many of them will be imported during the 

 present year. 



Abies numidica. — A new hai*dy evergreen tree, sui> 

 posed to be a variety of the Abies Pinsapo (Pinsapo Pine). 

 It was found on Mount Tababor, Algeria. Described in 

 Mevue JBJorticole^ 



Acer platanoides cucullatum, — A variety of the Syca- 

 more Maple, the leaves of which are cucullate-flabella form, 

 convex above and concave below, wnth elongated teeth. 

 Originated in France. — Eevim Horticole. 



Alnus glutinosa aurea. — A fine ornamental variety of 

 the Alder, w^ith broad, rounded, plicate leaves, but instead 

 of the ordinary green they are of a rich golden color. 

 From Belgium. 



Broussonetia papyrifera navicularis. — A curious vari- 

 ety of the common Paper Mulberry tree, with leaves con- 

 cave in shape like a small boat. Originated in France. — 

 Revue Horticole^ 1866. 



Broussonetia dissecta nova. — Another variety of the 



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