244 HARDY PICTORIAL TREES. 



frost in a young state. Once it becomes old and loses the 

 vigour of growth consequent on youth, the tree is hardy 

 enough. 



Cupressus torulesa. Evergreen. Height 30 feet. This 

 is somewhat similar to but of smaller growth than the 

 preceding, pleasing by the refinement of its beauty rather 

 than by its boldness and rigidity. It is also somewhat 

 tender in a young state north of London, although some 

 beautiful old trees are often met with there. 



Ilex Aqui folium argentea stricta (the Upright Silver 

 Holly). Evergreen. Height 20 feet. The only naturally 

 pyramidal form of the variegated Holly with which I am 

 acquainted, although Hollies in general, improving under 

 a free use of the knife, may be cut into this form if re- 

 quired. This kind has leaves broadly edged with bright 

 silver. 



Ilex Aquifolium ovata. Evergreen. Height, 30 feet. 

 One of the handsomest of the green Hollies. The leaves 

 are rather small, dark green, ovate, of great substance, and 

 thickly set on the branches. 



Ilex balearica (the Minorca Holly). Evergreen. 

 Height, 30 feet. This is of free and rapid growth, and 

 quite distinct from all other kinds. The leaves are broad, 

 pale green, smooth, and the branches are usually thickly 

 set with berries, which remain on the tree during winter ; 

 a very handsome tree. 



Juniperus excelsa. Evergreen. Height, 20 feet. We 

 have here a very beautiful and hardy Juniper of close 

 growth ; the whole tree of a greyish tint. Like most of 

 the Junipers, it appears to thrive best in lightish soil. 



Juniperus fragrans. Evergreen. Height. 30 feet. 

 Similar to the last, but of more rapid and diffuse growth ; 

 the branches powerfully fragrant. 



Juniperus ericoides. Evergreen. Height, 12 feet. A 

 very neat plant with reddish leaves, producing a distinct 

 and pleasing effect among other shrubs and trees, especially 

 in the winter. 



