. The Book of gardening; a handbook of horticulture. Gardening; Horticulture. ON TREES AND SHRUBS. 5°7 habit, and in a young state rather slow in growth, but when properly established it grows fairly rapidly. P. contorta (P. , Bolanderi, P. Boursieri) (Fig. 320) is a medium-sized handsome tree from California, with a straight, stout trunk, short branches, and deep green leaves. It thrives well in damp soils, and owing to the short spread of its branches it can be recom- mended for gardens of restricted areas. P. Coulteri (P. macro- carpa) succeeds admirably on poor soils, and is amongst the mo
. The Book of gardening; a handbook of horticulture. Gardening; Horticulture. ON TREES AND SHRUBS. 5°7 habit, and in a young state rather slow in growth, but when properly established it grows fairly rapidly. P. contorta (P. , Bolanderi, P. Boursieri) (Fig. 320) is a medium-sized handsome tree from California, with a straight, stout trunk, short branches, and deep green leaves. It thrives well in damp soils, and owing to the short spread of its branches it can be recom- mended for gardens of restricted areas. P. Coulteri (P. macro- carpa) succeeds admirably on poor soils, and is amongst the most ornamental of Pines. It is a Californian species, distinct, and free in growth, with long, strong, horizontal branches and long, narrow, glaucous leaves. A radius of about 30ft. should be allowed for this tree to reveal its true character. P. excelsa (Bhotan Pine) (Fig. 321), an elegant Himalayan species, is quite hardy, and has an erect trunk with long, spreading branches, feathered to the ground. Its pendulous leaves are long and bluish- green in colour. It requires plenty of head-room, and succeeds best in light soil. Shelter from east wind is important. P. halepensis (P. abchasica, P. maritima, P. Pithyusd), the Jeru- salem Pine, prefers shelter from piercing winds. It is a medium-sized tree of pyramidal outline, with slender branches and long pale green leaves. For planting in the warmer counties, especially in mari- time districts, this species is well adapted. P. insignis (P. radiatd), the Monterey Pine, is a particularly handsome Californian species, fairly hardy, and free in growth, having numerous stout branches, closely packed with glossy green leaves. It is a splendid lawn tree, and like the last-named should be shielded from cold winds. It is spring tender, for which reason it should be planted in a cold soil, and in a situation not 'favourable to early growth. A capital Pine for the sea coast. P. Jeffreyi, also a Californian species, forms a tall, handsome tre
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