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the loss of the Scotch fir, though it does not 

 go into the details of the question. 



Since the printing of the former edition of 

 these observations, I have met with a letter 

 in No. 36. of the Gardener's Magazine, which 

 to me appears conclusive on this subject ; 

 and which, as connected equally with utility 

 and beauty, I shall venture to transcribe. 



« An Account of the Common and Highland 

 Pines, as found in Scotland. By J. G. 



" Sir, — It has lately been ascertained that 

 " there is a variety of pine in Scotland very 

 " different from, and greatly superior to, the 

 " common tree of that name, in size, quality, 

 " and durability. It has long been known, 

 " indeed, that the wood of the one is prefer- 

 " able to that of the other 5 yet people were 

 66 always inclined to reckon them both under 

 " the general title of Scotch pine, and to take 

 " for granted t na t the difference must be 

 " occasioned by age, soil, or situation. That 

 " any or all of these causes can account for 

 " the difference is, I think, far from probable. 

 <€ How can age be thought a sufficient reason, 



