244 THE CEDAR. 
a tenth part of the forests which cover the skirts of the 
mountains, between 500 and 1200 feet of elevation, is com- 
posed of this tree. 
It was introduced into England in 1844, and a plant grown 
from a cutting in 1845, the first introduced into Scotland, 
stands on the lawn at Dalvey, Morayshire, 24 feet high and 3 
feet 4 inches in diameter above the swell of the roots. Late 
frosts in the opening up of the season sometimes discolour its 
foliage for a short period, but its branches unprotected sur- 
vive the severest winters. It yields cones abundantly, and 
it is to be hoped that the following generations of plants from 
seeds produced in the north of Scotland will be found more 
vigorous, and better suited to our climate. 
