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in securing varieties better adapted than existing ones to different 

 conditions of soil and climate. 



M. Moser's specimens, raised in 1878, are vigorous and handsome and 

 are from 4 to 6 metres in height. The hybrid Picea " No. 5 " (fig. 29) is 

 described as about 4 metres in height, very handsome, well furnished, 

 and of better habit than P. ajanensis. 



