502 OUR WOODLAND TREES. 
foliage the force of the wind has little effect, 
because it can pass between the needle-shaped 
leaves of these Trees. And not last amongst the 
wise provisions of Nature in adapting the Conifers 
to their rugged habitats is the form and protec- 
tive covering of the seeds. The seed-cases are 
the well-known cones, and these, impervious to 
water, are formed with wonderful strength, 
enabling them to fall unharmed—when the fit 
season has arrived—from the great height of the 
Pine-heads, even on to rocks below. 
Hardy, like most of the Conifers, the Cedar 
will thrive in almost any soil, preferring, however, 
a soil cold at the bottom, especially if the roots 
are within reach of water, and moist near the sur- 
face. It also requires for the perfection of its 
timber, a clear and dry atmosphere. 
Cedar wood is_ sweet-scented and has a 
reddish tinge; but in the order of excellence 
amongst Conifers, it can take only a second rank. 
Yet for the beauty and magnificence of its spread- 
ing branches, this noble Tree, whose reproduction 
from seed is extremely easy, should find a place 
in any park or garden for which it is suitable. 
