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CO> T IFER,E. 



In order to prevent mistakes from the general resemblance 



which the young of this and of the Silver Fir bear to 



each other, we may mention, 



that the two species are readily 



distinguished by the form and 



appearance of their terminal 



buds, those of the Balm Fir 



being rounded, very smooth, 



and entirely covered with a 



dark shining varnish, whereas 



those of the Silver Fir are of 



a light brown, more pointed, 



and covered with a chaffy substance. 



Of the species belonging to this section recently intro- 

 duced, there are several which it is probable may thrive 

 in our climate, — such are Pinus amabilis and Pinus nobilis 

 of Douglas, natives of the north-west of America ; Pinus 

 Webbiana of Wallack, and Pinus Pindrow, natives of the 

 mountains of Nepal, and magnificent trees in their own 

 country, are also likely to succeed. 



OLD SCOTCH FIR. 



