The Trees of Wyoming. 



tree, often much exceeding a hundred feet in height. It 

 occurs in canons and on rocky slopes up to 10,000 feet, 

 the finest specimens being found near the banks of moun- 

 tain streamlets. Its wood is hard and durable, making it 

 of much value where heavy timbers are required. Much 

 lumber is made from it and for railroad ties it is consid- 

 ered superior. 



XV. Douglas Spruce. Twigs and mature cones. 



It may always be distinguished from the true Spruces 

 by its blunt leaves, its thick, furrowed bark, and especial- 

 ly by the cones. These, with their three-pointed bracts, 

 are quite peculiar to this tree. 



4. JUNIPERS. 



( Juniperus^} 



'Thus yields the cedar to the axe's edge, 

 Whose arms gave shelter to the princely eagle." Henry VI. 



The members of this genus are often known as cedars y 

 but this name properly belongs to another genus, while 



