Pinus  excelsa.  Bhotan  Pine.  (L) 
In  general  appearance  resembles 
the  White  Pine.  The  soft,  long 
needles  are  light  green,  and  droop 
in  graceful  fringes  from  the  long, 
slender  branches.  It  becomes  a  tall 
tree,  and  is  \ery  attractive  where 
given  room  to  develop. 
3  to  4  feet   $2  oo 
4  to  5  feet   4  00 
5  to  6  feet   10  00 
6  to  8  feet   15  00 
P.  montana,  var.  Mughus.  Mughus 
Pine.  (D)  This  unique  Alpine  spe- 
cies forms  a  dark,  dome-shaped 
bush,  broader  than  its  height,  and 
sometimes  almost  prostrate.  Valu- 
able for  planting  on  small  lawns, 
terraces,  rockeries,  barren  hillsides, 
or  near  the  sea.    (See  illustration.) 
I  foot  $1  (K  • 
I  to  ij^  feet   I  5 
P.  radiata,  syn  insignis.  (L)  A  stately 
tree  of  rapid  growth,  with  soft, 
bright  green  needles.  A  native  of  California 
that  is  rare  in  the  East,  and  not  hardy  much 
north  of  Philadelphia.  2I2  to  3  feet,  ^1.50. 
P.  Strobus.  White  Pine.  (L)  The  most  com- 
mon and  quickest-growing  of  the  Pines.  It 
withstands  the  hardships  of  winter,  grows 
well  in  sandy  soils  and  barren  places.  Devel- 
ops into  a  tall,  noble  tree  whose  ruggedness 
in  old  age  is  picturesque  and  grand.  The 
needles  are  soft,  and  silvery  green  ;  the  hori- 
zontal branches  are  in  regular  whorls  about 
the  trunk,  making  the  young  trees  symmetri- 
cal, open  pyramids.  It  grows  into  naturally 
beautiful  specimens  ;  makes  fine  backgrounds 
and  shelter-belts,  and  is  valuable  in  any  plant- 
ing.   No  tree  is  more  valuable  for  use  in  pro- 
I'lNUS  MUGHUS 
Pinus  Strobus,  continued. 
ducing  artistic  effects  in  mass  planting,  and  it 
is  often  used  for  breaking  up  the  usually 
monotonous  sky-line  effects  in  many  of  our 
large  parks. 
2  to  3  feet  $0  75 
3  to  4  feet   I  25 
4  to  5  feet   2  00 
P.  sylvestris.  Scotch  Pine.  (L)  A  strong 
and  rapid  grower,  with  spreading  branches 
and  short,  stiff,  bluish  green  needles.  Not  a 
long-lived  tree,  but  valuable  for  quick  efTects. 
Generally  useful,  and  one  of  the  most  popu- 
lar Pines. 
3  to  4  feet  $t  25 
4  to  5  feet   2  00 
PseudotSUga.    See  page  11 
Retinospora 
Sometimes  called  Japan  Cypress,  and  known  botanically  as  Chamaecyparis.  This  group  is 
unusually  attractive  because  of  the  remarkable  brightness,  delicacy  and  variety  shown  in  its 
foliage  tints.  The  species  generally  are  of  pyramidal  habit,  vigorous  growers,  that  thrive  in  most 
soils,  and  seldom  attain  a  greater  height  than  40  feet.    Their  coloring  is  constant  and  attractive 
(13) 
