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size. It is very satisfactory at Rochester. The stout horizontal 

 branches, radiating very irregularly and forming a broad head, 

 present a picturesque appearance. It requires a warm, rich, 

 well-drained soil. 



The Atlas cedar, Cednis ailantica, and the var. glauca 

 failed in western New York in severe winters. In Long Island 

 and New Jersey, however, they succeed remarkably well, 

 and healthy specimens can be seen on various estates. 



Heinlocks. 



The hemlock, Tsuga canadensis, is native from New Bruns- 

 wick and Wisconsin south to northern Georgia. Although the 

 species grows far north, when it is planted in situations 

 exposed to the sweep of cold dry winds, it is likely to be badly 

 browned on the sides exposed to the winds. The plant is 

 usually gregarious in a wild state in gulches, valleys, and 

 river-gorges where moisture is abundant and naturally well 

 drained, and depends on mutual support by growing in masses. 

 The hemlock is one of the most graceful conifers, and it is 

 indeed fortunate that such a lovely conifer can be cultivated 

 in the parks and gardens of the northeastern United States. 

 The slender branchlets droop gracefully, and in a well- 

 developed individual the lights and shadows are displayed with 

 fine effect. The late Josiah Hoopes, a great admirer of conifers, 

 declared that if he were restricted to one evergreen, he would 

 surely select the hemlock. In a well-protected situation on the 

 lawn, the tree retains the lower branches for many years. It 

 is a mistake to plant the hemlock in a Aty, poor soil. The tree 

 makes a very beautiful protective screen or belt, other cultural 

 conditions being equal. When skilfully managed it produces 

 a most beautiful hedge and stands the shears well. The var. 

 pendida is one of the most graceful pendulous conifers, and 



