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bear any amount of exposure even in the bleakest 

 situations, and also to stand the gales and sea 

 breezes. Although fine timber cannot be ex- 

 pected under such conditions, it is very useful 

 as a means of shelter to other things. When 

 they are planted thickly and close to deciduous 

 trees they soon lose their lower branches. Ever- 

 green ; Austria, 1835 ; height 75 to 100 feet. 



Pinus excelsa, Bhotan Pine. Good well-grown 

 specimens of this make handsome trees. With 

 attention, and in good deep soil and sheltered 

 situations, it will succeed in gardens near the sea. 

 Evergreen; Himalayas, 1827; height 60 to 150 

 feet. 



Pinus insignis (syn. P. radiata), Monterey 

 Pine. This is one of the handsomest of the 

 Pines. It ought to thrive well with good shelter 

 some little distance inland, but it must be 

 sheltered from strong winds and at the same 

 time have plenty of air. In warm situations 

 it makes autumn growths, which, being tender, 

 are liable to be injured by frosts. It prefers a 

 rather dry soil of a deep, rich character. Ever- 

 green ; introduced from California by Douglas, 

 1833 ; height 80 to 100 feet. 



Pinus Laricio, Corsican Pine. A tall, rapid- 

 growing tree of strictly erect habit. Generally 

 considered to be very hardy. It is better suited 

 for richer soil in lower situations than many pines. 



