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semi-hardy north of Philadelphia, unless compensated by soil condi- 
tions, but perfectly successful in Washington. It is the most impor- 
tant timber tree of Japan but has hardly any superior ornamental 
features. 
Iibocedrus. JL. decurrens Torr. (18), the Pacific Coast .lrboriite or 
Incense Cedar, is a large, rapid growing tree, for planting fiom New 
Fic. 64. -—~ Cunninghamia Sinensis R_ Br. 
York south. It is one of the most ornamental conifers in its symmet- 
rical narrow-conical form and its graceful, strikingly bright green, 
feathery foliage in frond-like sprays, placed radially. It requires well- 
drained soil, is intolerant of shade, hence loses lower branches early. 
It is especially fit for formal planting, as in cemeteries. 
Taxodium. T.distichum Rich. (19), Bald Cypress,a deciduous conifer, 
tall, and of rapid growth under favorable conditions, is one of the 
most interesting and most attractive specimen trees, with its light green, 
