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J. chinensis is a distinct and beautiful species found in 

 China, Japan, and the Temperate Himalayas. It is a variable 

 tree, but is generally of low pyramidal or conical habit, with 

 short branches, and glaucous or light green prickly leaves. In 

 any form it is a valuable tree for the shrubbery or small lawn, 

 and succeeds in cold soils. J. c. albo-variegaia, introduced by 

 Mr. R. Fortune, from China, is a compact variety, with variegated 

 foliage, the colour of which is apt to fade unless the tree is planted 

 in the open. It is also of variable character, and shorter in stature 

 than the type. /. c. aurea is a distinct and pleasing variety 

 of compact, upright habit, the 

 young growths being of a rich 

 • golden-yellow, which colour is 

 intensified by full exposure to 

 the sun. In winter the leaves 

 assume a bronzy hue, which 

 gives additional beauty. It 

 is useful for small gardens and 

 for winter bedding. J. c. 

 glauca is a free-growing, pretty 

 variety, with glaucous leaves. 

 J. c. Smithii is vigorous in 

 growth, quite distinct, and 

 very beautiful. 



J. communis is a British 

 species, varying in height from 

 8ft. to 2oft,, according to soil 

 and situation. It prefers par- 

 tial shade, and is suitable 

 for planting beside woodland 

 walks ; it also makes an excel- 

 lent covert shrub, as it is not 

 subject to the attacks of 

 ground game. J. c. alpina 

 aurea should have a place on 

 the rockery, as it is a charming 

 Conifer of low growth ; in 

 spring and summer its foliage 

 is pale yellow, and in winter 

 the whole becomes bronzed, 



which gives it a distinct and picturesque appearance. J. c. 

 compressa is a neat dwarf shrub, of conical habit, less than 

 ift. in height, and, like the last-named, is worthy of a place 

 in the rock garden. J. c. hibernica (Upright Irish Juniper) has 

 erect branches, closely packed together, and small glaucous 

 green leaves ; it is useful for planting by the sides of walks, 

 as it occupies little room, is ornamental, and well adapted 

 for small lawns. J. c. nana, from Northern Europe, is a 



Fig. 316. — JuNiPERUs drupacea. 



