. Coniferous trees for profit & ornament : being a concise description of each species and variety, with the most recently approved nomenclature, list of synonyms, and best methods of cultivation. he generaloutline being symmetrical, but without the accom-panying stiffness which so readily distinguishesseveral members of this family. The spread ofbranches in young and healthy trees being wide inproportion to the height, warns intending plantersthat sufficient space should be given for perfectdevelopment. In fairly exposed situations itwould seem to thrive best, and, considering thaton low-lyin
. Coniferous trees for profit & ornament : being a concise description of each species and variety, with the most recently approved nomenclature, list of synonyms, and best methods of cultivation. he generaloutline being symmetrical, but without the accom-panying stiffness which so readily distinguishesseveral members of this family. The spread ofbranches in young and healthy trees being wide inproportion to the height, warns intending plantersthat sufficient space should be given for perfectdevelopment. In fairly exposed situations itwould seem to thrive best, and, considering thaton low-lying ground it has suffered from frostin spring, the elevated positions are to berecommended. A. CONCOLOR viOLACEA, Masters.—The densebluish green glaucescence with which the leavesof this variety are covered renders it one of themost distinct and pleasing of ornamental is quite hardy, free of growth, and deserves tobe widely known and appreciated. A. CONCOLOR Wallezi is a desirable and distinctvariety that is worthy of culture. The silveryyellow colour is not retained the whole of the season. A. FiRMA, Siehold and Zuccarini, (Synonyms :Pinus firma, Antoine; Picea firma, Gordon;. ; page lo. ABIES FIRMA. HARDY CONIFEROUS TREES ii A. bifida, Siebold and Zuccarini.) Japan. 1861.—For the great variability of its foliage thistree is remarkable, and to which fact may beattributed the list of synonyms with which it isencumbered. The somewhat stiff, deep, glossygreen foliage and partially erect habit of growth,as seen in the few specimens that are to be foundin this country, render the tree of some value forornamental planting. The leaves range fromunder to considerably over an inch in length, somebeing fiat and given off at right angles to the shoot,while others are short and upcurved. The conesare cylindrical, about 5 inches long, with imbricatedscales and upward - pointing bracts, which ter-minate in sharp angular points. It seems to be grateful for shelter from col
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