CEDAR, continued 
CEDAR OF LEBANON. C. libani. This 
tree was made famous in Biblical history 
when tlie timber was cut, hewn, and marked 
for use in the construction of tlic Temple 
erected by King Solomon. Our soutliern 
climate is similar to that of Palestine where 
the tree is native, and thus it thrives liere, 
making a fine growth, with dark bluish 
green foliage. 35 to 40 feet high at maturity. 
CHAMAECYPARIS 
Retinospora 
Note. 1 here is no such genus as Retinospora and the 
evergreens commonly known by that name areall juven¬ 
ile stages of the genera Chamaecyparis or Thuja, but 
for convenience we are retaining the name Retinospora. 
PLUME RETINOSPORA. Chamaecyparis 
pisifera plumosa. Soft, feathery foliage 
which is light green in color. Especially 
useful in foundation plantings, and if kept 
properly trimmed will make a solid green 
mass. 
Norway Spruce. See page 6 
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Plume Retinospora 
