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described in the Second Volume of Mr Lambert’s monograph of 
the genus. A still more complete description and plate, how- 
ever, of this interesting tree, will be given in the new edi- 
tion of that magnificent work, now nearly ready for publica- 
tion. The Deodarci exceeds in size the Cedar of Lebanon, 
and far surpasses it in the quality of its timber. The wood 
is compact, light, easily worked, and capable of receiving a 
fine polish. It is so highly impregnated with turpentine, 
as to render it almost imperishable, whether from the effects 
of the weather or of insects. It is used throughout Kashmeer 
and Thibet, in the construction of temples and other public 
buildings, as well as for bridges and boats. The celebrated 
traveller, Mr Moorcroft, informs us, in a manuscript journal 
lately deposited in the library of the India House, that, in build- 
ings which had been erected several hundred years ago, when 
lately taken down, the rafters and beams of Deodar were so lit- 
tle impaired, as to be used in the construction of other buildings. 
The wood is likewise used for forming torches, and in place of 
candles in dwelling-houses, and burnt as incense in the temples. 
The Pinus Deodara forms, on the flanks of the mountains, ex- 
tensive woods, generally mixed with other species of pine, and 
with various species of oak and birch. From the observations 
of Lieutenant Herbert, it would appear that the ultimate limit 
of the Deodara extends even beyond 13,000 feet above the level 
of the sea, which would make it perfectly hardy in our own 
country. Several young plants have already been raised both 
in England and Scotland ; but two of the finest specimens I 
have seen, are in the arboretum at Hopetoun House, the seat of 
the Earl of Hopetoun. They were raised in the year 1818 by 
Mr Smith, his Lordship’s intelligent gardener, from seeds com- 
municated by Dr Go van, late of Sahar unpore, a gentleman who 
has attended much to the botany of the North of India. The 
largest of the specimens at Hopetoun House, Mr Smith informs 
us, is 3 feet 9 inches high, and has produced a shoot this sea- 
son 16 inches long. During two winters Mr Smith kept them 
sheltered by a mat from the north winds. — Letter from, Mr D. 
Don. 
19. On two Jdnds of Timber Trees peculiar to New Zealand. 
— New Zealand, it is well known, produces some of the finest 
