THE JUNIPER. 251 
J. thurifera (Linneus), the Incense-bearing or Spanish 
Juniper, was introduced into this country more than a hun- 
dred years ago. It is now in general cultivation. It forms a 
beautiful, low, evergreen tree, with pyramidal head, seldom 
exceeding thirty feet in height. It yields large berries, which, 
when ripe, become black, and form a beautiful contrast to the 
foliage, which is commonly of a vivid green. As an embellish- 
ment to the lawn, or to add richness of foliage and shelter to 
the shrubbery, few trees are more ornamental. 
J. Bermudiana (Linnzus), popularly known as Bermudas 
Cedar, is in its native country a tall tree, and yields timber 
which is much esteemed for its fragrance. It is employed in 
inlaying, being a preventive of moth and other insects. It is 
also used in the manufacture of black-lead pencils. Although 
it is nearly two centuries since its introduction, it is not yet 
generally cultivated, being too tender for the climate or 
Britain, and is seldom met with except in collections of the 
genus. In the most favoured situations, it seldom exceeds 
the stature of a shrub. 
