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while those that were made of the Larch remained 
altogether unchanged. 
Besides the foregoing species ( Larix Europea)* we have 
two native sorts much resembling it ; which are chiefly 
found in the states of Maine, Vermont, and New 
Hampshire. These are known by the names of the Red 
Larch ( L . Microcarpa) and the Black Larch ( L . pendula), 
which latter is often called Hackmatack. In the coldest 
parts of the Union, these often grow to 80 and 100 feet 
high ; but in the middle states they are only seen in 
the swamps, and appear not to thrive so well except in 
such situations. For this reason the European Larch is 
of course greatly preferable when plantations are to be 
made, either for profit or ornament. The latter is 
generally increased from seed in the nurseries. 
The American Larches are well worthy a place where 
sufficient moisture can be commanded, as their peculiar 
forms are striking, though not so finely picturesque as that 
of the European species. 
* A very carious and remarkable addition to the varieties of this genus is 
{Larix pendula) the Weeping Larch, differing from our (Pendula Americana) 
American Weeping Larch, and much more extraordinary. When worked ten 
or fifteen feet high, the inclination of the branches and spray is immediately 
downward, and when gently swayed by the wind, it is excessively graceful and 
pretty. We do not know a more distinctive and striking tree, or one more 
rare. It seems difficult to transplant— at least this is our experience — and it 
can only be increased by grafting by approach. Nurserymen are apt to work 
it too low : it should never be grafted at a less distance than ten to twelve feet 
— and for some years, it should be supported by a stout stake, as the tree is apt 
to be top-heavy. This curious variety was found accidentally, if we remember 
right, some ten to fifteen years since, in a nursery near Hereford, England, by 
a Mr. G.odsall, and is known in English nurseries as Larix communis pendida 
Godsalii. Larix Griffithii, the Sikkin Larch, and Alies Jccemferi ( though at 
present classed as an Abies : we believe may prove to be Larch), are two very 
new varieties, too expensive at present to be generally introduced. A Kcmferi , 
known also as the Golden Pine of China, is very highly extolled for its beauti- 
ful green in Summer, and golden color in Autumn or Winter. — II. W, S. 
