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rows on opposite sides of the twigs. The genus 
Lariz, of which we describe the species Huropawa 
(or Larch), is like Abies in some respects, but is 
known from it by its leaves being deciduous and 
disposed in alternate groups or clusters on the 
twigs, as well as in having its cones erect, instead 
of pendulous. And, finally, the genus Cedrus, of 
which we describe the species Libani (or Cedar 
of Lebanon), whilst agreeing in some of its 
features with Lariz (the mere form of the cones 
is not taken into consideration in these distinc- 
tions), differs from that genus in having its leaves 
evergreen, and its anthers—the pollen-carrying 
organs of the stamens—crested. 
Returning now to the subject of this chapter, it 
must be stated that though, when under culti- 
vation, or when growing alone, the Scotch Pine 
retains its side branches, which give to the Tree 
the pyramidal Fir shape, it assumes in its native 
mountain wilds, in Scotland and elsewhere, the 
peculiar character of Pine growth, namely, a long 
straight stem, rising for a considerable distance 
from the ground, and a crowning mass of foliage 
far up aloft. It is believed that the prevention of 
