316 FOEEST TREES. 



moisture has proved favourable to vigorous growth 

 The finest tree in the collection has attained the 

 height of 67 feet. 



580 Frenela Gunnii, Endl. 



The Tasmanian pine, and F. cohimcJlaris^'F. 

 Mnell, are effective evergreen trees! Cultivated in 

 the Lal-Bagh, but too delicate for forest planting. 



581 Araucaria Cookii, R. Be. 



The Caledonian pine. In local cultivation, this 

 handsome conifer has a peculiar habit of enclining 

 towards the east or south east. But in places where 

 the trees are sheltered from the full force of the 

 South West monsoon, the growth is erect or nearly so. 

 Cones are produced on two aged trees in the Bota- 

 nical Gardens, and the seeds contained in these are 

 beginning to germinate. The species forms exten- 

 sive forests in New Caledonia, where single speci- 

 mens attain the height of 200 feet. Much prized 

 for ornamental effect in gardens and pleasure 

 grounds, and for Christmas trees, where the species 

 is produced in quantity. 



Cultivation,— Planted in deep loam, with a liberal 

 top-dressing of leaf mould, seedlings soon lay hold 

 of the moist subsoil and become independent of 

 irrigation. Plants raised from layers never form a 

 leader, and are therefore useless for the production 

 of trees. To form a grove or avenue, sturdy seed- 

 lings of a foot and upwards in height should be 

 selected, planting at 30 feet apart during showery 

 weather, 



582 Araucaria Bidwillii, Hook. 



Introduced from Queensland and cultivated in the 

 Lai Bagh. Known in Australia as the Bunya Bunya. 

 This grand conifer has thriven well in local cultiva- 

 tion, growth being erect and symmetrical in almost 

 every specimen. The two finest trees in Banga- 

 lore will be found one on either side of the band» 



