170 A MANUAL OP THE CONIFERS. 



hard, solid point bent like a hook; they are fawn or yellowish-brown, 

 and remain on the tree for several years. 



Habitat. — California, from the Santa Lucia to the Oregon boundary. 



Introduced by David Douglas in 1832. 



As a timber tree Pimis Sabiniana is not much in repute ; the wood 

 is white and tough, but the crooked irregular habit of the tree renders 

 it unprofitable to work. * The large seeds are edible, and were one 

 of the chief resources of the Indians in winter. 



Pinus Sabiniana never forms forests, but is disseminated very generaUy 

 over California; scattered sparsely over rough and rocky surfaces where 

 almost no other plant would take root. It is not found at any 

 considerable elevation. 



In England it is tolerably hardy, but somewhat fastidious as to soil 

 and situation. In favourable spots, where it has attained a considerable 

 size ; it proves to be a very distinct and by no means inelegant tree, 

 its long pendulous leaves and slender but crooked branches being 

 notable characteristics ; but all defects are amply atoned for by its 

 fine cones, which almost rival those of Pinus macrocarpa in size and 

 colour. To secure good specimens it should be planted in what 

 gardeners call " warm " land, a good loamy soil with free drainage. A 

 space having a radius of not less than 20 feet should be allowed 

 for it. 



Pinus Sabiniana was named by Douglas in compliment to Mr. Sabine, 

 for many years, and at the time of its introduction, Secretary of the 

 Horticultural Society of London. 



Pinus tuberculata. — A tree of low or medium height, and sparingly 

 branched. In its young state, it is a handsome ornamental plant on 

 account of its rich deep green foliage ; as it grows older the foliage 

 becomes clustered towards the extremities of the branches. It bears 

 cones at a very early age, which are at first produced in clusters on 

 the main stem, afterwards they are produced on the branches also, 

 and as they never fall off, trees of even a moderate age have a very 

 curious appearance. The leaves are from 5 to 6 inches long, triquetral, 

 with scabrous edges, and with an elevated rib running along the 

 middle on the inner side, twisted, and deep green. The cones vary 

 in size (4 to 8 inches long), with the age of the tree, "those on the 

 young trees have the scales on the outer side, particularly towards the 

 base, very prominent, and deeply divided from each other, giving 

 occasion to the specific name tuberculata.] 



* Pinetwm Britannicum, Pinus Sabiniana. t Idem., Pinus ttiberculattt; 



