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comprises the best kinds for general planting : C. Goivenia7ia 

 (C. californkd) is a low tree with ascending spreading branches and 

 pendulous branchlets, clothed with rich green and slightly fragrant 



Fig. 313. — CuPRESsus Lawsoniana, 



scale-like leaves. In spring it produces an abundance ot small 

 yellow male catkins, even on young plants, which gives it 

 a distinct and pleasing appearance. It needs a sheltered posi- 

 tion. C. Kiiightiaiia is a rare Mexican species, but unfortunately 



