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Others think that it comes from Cedrea, a town at the foot of the Taurus mountains on 

 which this tree grows. German, zeder. English, cedar. Russian, kedr. Polish, cedr. 

 Hungarian, tzedrus-fa. Arabic, serbin. Hebrew, acres [Translator's note: the common 

 Hebrew word for cedar is erez\. 



USES. This is one of the most beautiful trees that could possibly be used to 

 decorate parks and large gardens. But it looks best when it stands alone - it's not well 

 situated in a grove. The wood is reddish, aromatic and said to be resistant to decay. It's 

 believed to be suitable for construction and shipbuilding. A resinous substance exudes 

 naturally from its trunk and branches. 



CULTIVATION. The trees are propagated by planting seeds at the beginning of 

 April in pots or in frames filled with very finely divided compost mixed with sand, being 

 careful to keep them only lightly covered, 'Hie seedlings are watered occasionally during 

 dry periods and protected from direct sunlight. They're not permanently planted until 

 they're about five or six years old. Springtime is the preferable season. Great care must be 

 taken not to break or damage the tops. As a rule this tree is extremely delicate during its 

 early years. To the greatest extent possible it must be planted sheltered from south and 

 east winds. It grows quicker and much better in poor soil that's chalky and sticky than it 

 does in good earth. 



KEY TO PLATES. 



Cedar of Lebanon. 1. Detached scale from male catkin. Same, front view and 

 stamens. 



Fruit of Cedar of Lebanon. 1 . Scale separated from the fruit, external view. 2. 

 Same, inside view showing the two seeds. 3. Detached seed. 



