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TREES GROWING IN DRY SOIL. 



Rocky mountains, in the extreme northwest and in southern 

 California it seeks such haunts as suit its fancy. 



The formal outline of the tree is valuable in landscape gar- 

 dening when it is desired to produce rugged effects. Often we 

 then see it cut into fantastic shapes, a trick learned from the 

 Japanese by the Dutch, and it is sufficiently hardy to stand well 

 this suppression of its natural growth. 



For a long time the Indians have delighted in its bright red, 

 fragrant and spicy wood which does not decay, and, as it is ob- 

 jectionable to moths, cedar chests and closets are appreciated 

 by thrifty housewives. Its principal use, however, is in the 

 making of lead pencils. Of the heterogeneous community that 

 daily wields thousands of them, it is a matter of interest to 

 wonder how many ever cast a glance of recognition, or expend 

 a thought upon the tree that has so abundantly yielded of its 

 best. 



