In the matter of size, we would not be particular, further than in having an abundant supply of root for the trunk. This is more readily obtained to small than large trees, and, in most cases, ten years will give the tree planted when from three to five feet high a preference to the one planted when from ten to fifteen feet high.

In 1838 we found a beautiful tree, some fourteen feet high, blown over, so that the roots were in fine order for resetting. With an ample supply of help and great care we removed it In 1840 we planted a tree six feet high about as many feet from it A few days since we noticed the two trees growing so near together, in the same soil, and under equally favorable circumstances of location, and the low tree of 1840 overtops the high tree of 1838 by about six inches. The healthful appearance of the bark and foliage are superior in equal proportion.

Evergreen Trees #1

It may not be unacceptable to such of your readers as are interested in the subject, to know how many of the new Pines and Firs stand our climate here.

Last winter was very trying to all half-hardy and tender trees and plants, on account of the severe changes of alternate freezing and thawing; and at these sudden changes the ground was not covered with snow, leaving no protection to plants. After a fine warm spell of weather in the early part of spring, we had a sudden and severe change, which injured plants more than all the winter. Our trees got through with the following success:

Cedrus Libani

A little browned. Somewhat tender before becoming well established, but afterward quite hardy. A splendid tree.

Cedrus Deodara

Some of the foliage fallen; buds uninjured. Hardy.

Cedrus Argentea

More rapid growth than Libani, which it resembles. Quite hardy.

Pinus Excelsa

Very hardy. Splendid tree, with long, silvery foliage.

Pinus Sabiniana

Hardy. A magnificent tree.

Pinus' Ponderosa

Hardy. Rapid growth; similar to Pinaster.

Pinus Maritima D'Corte

Hardy. Most rapid growth of all evergreens.

Pinus Lambertiana

Hardy. Makes a fine tree.

Pinus Gerardiana

Our specimens were small, and with a little protection stood well.

Pinus Macrocarpa

Hardy. Very distinct foliage, eight inches long, deep green. Desirable.

Pinus Laricio

Hardy. Very rapid growth.

Pinus Sylvestris

Hardy. Very pale green.

Pinus Montezumce

Slightly injured last winter, though previous winters quite hardy.

Pinus Pumilis

Hardy.

Pinus Cembra

Hardy. A very compact, upright growing tree. Should have a place in every collection.

Pinus Taeda, Pinea, And Austriaca

All hardy.

Pinus Insignis

Killed.

Pinus Coulteri

Hardy. Slightly resembles macrocarpa.

Pinus Hartwegii

Of this noble evergreen the specimens were small, and, though protected, are a good deal injured. I think larger plants would stand here.

Pinus Kalepensis

Hardy. Twisted growth.

Abies Douglasii

Hardy. A fine tree.

Abies Morendo Or Smithiana

Uninjured. A noble, drooping tree.

Abies Menziesii

Quite hardy.

Abies Brunoniana

Specimens small; protected; a good deal injured.

Abies Spectabilis

Hardy, though protected.

Pice Pindrow

Uninjured.

Picea Pinsapo

Quite hardy. One of the handsomest of evergreens.

Picea Webbiana, Cephalonica, And Nobilis

All quite hardy.

Picea Pendula

Hardy. Very distinct.

Picea Pichta

Hardy, and very desirable.

Torreya Tazifolia

Perfectly hardy. Very handsome.

Cupressus Horizontalis

Hardy.

Cupressus Lambertiana And Goveniana

The specimens of both were small. Un injured, though slightly protected.

Cupressus Pendula

Hardy. Very handsome.

Cupressus Macrocarpa

Killed.

Cupressus Funebris

Many would have this a Juniper, though it most evidently belongs to the Cypress. It is a most beautiful plant, and perfectly hardy.

Cupressus Torulosa

Stood well.

Juniperus Himalayensis

Hardy. Very beautiful.

Juniperus Recurva

A little browned. Desirable.

Juniperus Bedfordiana, Excelsa, And Alpina

All hardy.

Juniperus Oblonga Pendula

Hardy. One of the most graceful and handsome of small weeping trees.

Juniperus Ericoides

Hardy. Very distinct and desirable.

Juniperus Hibernica, Squamata, Prostrate, Repens, And Suecica

All hardy and handsome.

Araucaria Imbricata

Perfectly hardy. Quite distinct.

Araucaria Braziliensis

Tender.

Cunninghamia Sinensis

Quite hardy. Would take the place of Araucaria at the north.

Cunninghamia Glauca

Tender.

Taxodium Horizontalis

Hardy.

Taxodium Sempervirens

Tender.

Cryptomeria Japonica

On account of this tree making, while young, such rapid, succulent growth late in the season, it needs protection here while small It is a beautiful evergreen, and I would unhesitatingly say that it will be perfectly hardy.

Libocedrus Chiliensis

Not tested, though beautiful and desirable.

Taxus Adpressa

Hardy. Striking and handsome from the sun, they stood well. These two are very handsome, broad-leaved varieties.

Taxus Erecta And Aurea

Hardy.

Taxus Baccata, Hibernica, Stricta, And Pyramidalis

All hardy and beautiful.

Taxus Elegantissima

Hardy. The handsomest.

Thuya Filiformis

Hardy. A very handsome small weeping tree. Desirable.

Thuya Wareana

Hardy.

Thuya Articulata, Tartarica, Orientalis, And Siberica Or Plicata

All hardy and desirable.

Arbutus Unedo

Stands well.

Buxus Monorca

A good deal browned.

Andromeda Floribunda, Deutzia Gracilis, And Garrya Elliptica

All hardy and handsome.

Buddleya Lindleyana

Though protected from the sun, it was much injured.

Buddleya Globosa

Stood better. I think it will prove hardy.

Acuba Japonica

Hardy.

Magnolia Grandifiora And Prcecozx

Quite hardy.