. Trees and shrubs : an abridgment of the Arboretum et fruticetum britannicum : containing the hardy trees and schrubs of Britain, native and foreign, scientifically and popularly described : with their propagation, culture and uses and engravings of nearly all the species. Trees; Shrubs; Forests and forestry. 1904. P. CAnbra. every stage of its progress, more especially when young; seldom advancing more, even in rich soils, than 1 ft. in a year. The wood of P. Cemhra is very soft; and its grain is so fine, that it is scarcely perceptible. It is very resinous, which is the cause of its agreeab
. Trees and shrubs : an abridgment of the Arboretum et fruticetum britannicum : containing the hardy trees and schrubs of Britain, native and foreign, scientifically and popularly described : with their propagation, culture and uses and engravings of nearly all the species. Trees; Shrubs; Forests and forestry. 1904. P. CAnbra. every stage of its progress, more especially when young; seldom advancing more, even in rich soils, than 1 ft. in a year. The wood of P. Cemhra is very soft; and its grain is so fine, that it is scarcely perceptible. It is very resinous, which is the cause of its agreeable fragrance. It is not commonly large enough to be used in carpentry ; but in joinery it is of great value, as it is remarkably easy to be worked, and is of great durability. In Switzerland, it is very much used by turners; and the shepherds of the Swiss Cantons, and of the Tyrol, occupy their leisure hours in carving out of it numerous curious little figures of men and animals, which they sell in the towns, and which have found their way all over Europe. The wood is much used for wainscoting; having not only an agreeable light brown appearance, but retaining its odour, according to Kasthofer, for centuries. In Switzerland, the seeds are used in some places as food, and in others as an article of luxury. Though the Cembran pine will grow in the poorest soils, and in the most elevated and exposed situations, where no other pine or fir will exist, yet it will not grow rapidly, except in a ,505. ^. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Loudon, J. C. (John Claudius), 1783-1843; Loudon, J. C. (John Claudius), 1783-1843. Arboretum et fruticetum britannicum. London : F. Warne & Co. ; New York : Scribner, Welford & Armstrong
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