COMPOSITION OF VARIOUS TREES 173 



The ashes of this tree contain in 100 parts : — 



This tree is a native of China, and was introduced 

 into this country in 1751. 



Tree of the Sun [Retinospora ohtusa, Natural 

 Order, Conifferse) is a hardy evergreen tree bearing 

 scaly leaves. It grows in a deep rich loam, or in 

 chalk and limestone soils. 



Its ashes contain in 100 parts : 



Retinospora plumosa has dense plumy branches, 

 and is excellent for ornamental purposes ; and 

 R. plumosa aurea and R. plumosa argentea are 



