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The Firs and Pines are very numerous, and it was impossible to 
show more than the commonest and some of the less common. The 
Scots Pine* (page 51), Spruce Fir (page 55), Douglas Fir (page 
56), are all frequent, and a careful examination of the photographs 
should be sufficient. The Silver Fir (page 57) and Noble silver 
Fir (page 58) have also clearly marked characteristics, and the 
photograph we give of the Weymouth Pine (page 54), is an 
exceedingly good one. Owing to the absence of cones, however, 
the illustration we give of the Austrian Pine (page 52) and Stone 
Pine (page 53), cannot give more than an idea of the characteristics 
common to these and other species which closely resemble them. It 
may be remarked, however, that the needles of the Austrian Pine 
are much longer than those of the Scots Pine, giving the tree a dark 
and heavy appearance. 
One of the most graceful and beautiful of our trees is the Larch 
(page 59). It is abundant and so characteristic in appearance 
that it can hardly be mistaken. Unlike nearly all cone-bearing 
trees, the Larch sheds its leaves in winter. 
The Cedar of Lebanon (page 60) and Deodar or Indian 
Cedar (page 61), are truthfully and clearly represented by the 
branches shown. 
The Araucaria or Chili Pine (page 62) has been familiar to us 
all from our youthful days as the “ Monkey Puzzle.” 
Lawson’s Cypress (page 63) was introduced to this country 
after Loudon's book, which we have used as our authority in 
nomenclature, was written. The photograph is sufficiently distinct. 
The Juniper* (page 64) is rather a shrub than a tree. 
In conclusion, we take this opportunity of cordially thanking 
Mr. Charles Kirk for the very great interest he has taken in the 
preparation of this book, and for the unwearying patience with which 
he has devoted his valuable time and skill to making it as complete 
and useful as possible within its narrow limits. 
