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Juglans Sieboldiana, Maximowicz.
Througliout Japan, wliero it forma a largo troo. To tliis species is
ascribed, by Mr. P. G. 15ixford, a troo now muoli grown in California ;
the leaves aro vory largo ; the nuts aro prodiicod early, regularly and
ill abundance, from 15 to 20 often clustered together, liave a sliell
not so thick as tliat of tho Black Walnut ; tho kernel is in taste liko
that of tho Bnttoriiiit, but loss oily [R. J . Turnbull ; L. Burbank].
Juglans stenocarpa, Maximowicz.
Prom tlio Ainoor-territory. Allied to J . Mandscliiirica.
Juníperas Bermudiana, Honuann.*
Tlio Poiicil-Codar of Bermuda and Barbadoes, occurring also in
Jamaica (tlioro up to 6,000 foot), the Bahamas and Antigua. This
spocios grows sometimes to 90 feet liigli, aud furnislies a valuable red
durable wood, used for boat-building, furnituro and particularly pencils,
also for liainmor-slianks of pianofortes, on account of its pleasant odor
.and special fitness. I t is almost tlie only native tinibor of Bermuda.
Planks of 32 indios widtli liavo been obtained [Liout-Goncral Sir J .
H. Lefroy]. Tlio troo will thrive in the poorest soil, for instance,
coral-saiid, and lias a vory groat power to resist storms on account
of tlio deeply peiiotrating roots, wliioh may reach to 30 foot. In
Soiitli-Airica it tlirivcs well, growing twice as fast as J . Virginiana
[Sim]. Parlatore unites with this the J . Barbadonsis (Liinie), hut
Grisobncli regards it as distinct. Many of the plants in gardens
callod Tluiya or Biotia Moldensis belong to tliis species.
Juniperus brevifolia, Antoine.
In the Azores, up to 4,800 f e e t; a nice treo with sometimes
silvery foliage.
Juniperus Cedras, Webb.
A tall troo of tho liigher mountains of tho Canary-Islands.
J uniperus Chinensis, Linnó.
In temperate regions of tho Himalayas, up to an altitiidoof 15,000
feot, also ill Cliina and Japan. Hardy in Cliristiania [Schuebeler].
Tliis tree is known to rise exceptionally to about 100 feet, with a
stom-girth of 13 fe e t; it is of comparatively rapid growth, furiiisliiiig
a roddisli, soft and fiiic-grainod wood, suitable for pencils [Hoopes].
Probably identical with it is the Himalayan Poncil-Cedar (Juniperus
religiosa, Royle). Tlio timber of some other tall Junipers needs
tests.
Juniperus communis, Linnc.
Colder parts of Europe, Asia, North-Africa and North-America,
ascending tho European Alps to 8,000 feet, the Indian mountains t o .
14.000 foot. Ill Norway it is indigenous to lat. 70° 10', and under
60° 10' It roaches still a lieiglit of 40 feet [Professor Sduiebclor]
Attains to almost incredible longevity. The wood resists insects of
all kinds. Glowing wood is kept for a vory long timo in th a t state
if covered up [Goethe]. One of (ho three native Coiiiforsc of Britain!
The iiorry-Iiko fruits aro of medicinal value, also used in tho prepara!
tioii of gin, fnrliior for flavoring jiresorvos and also smoked beef
[Dr. K. Mueller]. 'The famous quality of Westphalian liams is much
olitainod through tlioir being subjected to tho smoko of this plant ■ in
liko iiiauiior mncli used in North-Europe. Tho lye from tho asiios
nincli oniploycd in wasliiiig. Jmportaiit for fuel iu the coldest
regions. Will grow on almost pure sand, also ou limcstoiio-rooks.
Juniperus drupacea, La Billardièro.
Plnm-Jmiiper. ^ A vory liandsome loiig-loavod species, tho
“ Habiiel ” of Syria. I t attains a lioigbt of 30 foot, and produces
sweet ediblo fruit, liiglily esteemed tlirougliout tho Orient.
Juniperus excelsa, Bieberstein.
In Asia Minor, 2,000 to 6,000 foot above the sc a -lo v e l. Extends
to tliG Himalayas, wlioro its ra n g e of olovation is from 5,000 to
14.000 feet. A stately treo, to 90 feet liigh. T’runk sliort, bnt of
great girth, over 20 foot circuiiifcronco being known, according to
Stewart and Brandis, who refer to this tho J.Cliinensis of Parlatore.
'Tho allied J . Saliina (Liiine) extends from tlioCaiioasns througli the
cooler regions of Asia to Nortli-Amoricii, and it is also found in subalpino
regions of Spain. I t is a powerful omnieiiagogno, but requires
to be used witli caution. All tlioso troos aro antiseptic aud therefore
of hygienic value.
Juniperus flaccida, Scliloolitendal.
Ill Mexico, at from 5,000 to 7,000 foot altitude.
30 feet in height, rich iu sandariic-liko rosin.
A tree reaching
Juniperus foetidissima, Willdenow.
Armenia and Taiiria, also ou tlio Balkan and in Nortli-Greece at
i'rom 5,000 to 6,500 foet. A tall and beautiful treo.
Juniperus Mexicana, Seliiedo.
Mexico, at olevatioiis from 7,000 to 11,000 feet. A straight tree,
soiiiotiines to 90 foet higli ; stem to 3 foot iu diameter, exuding
co|)ioiisly a rosin similar to sandarac.
Juníperas occidentalis, Hooker.
Nortli-Califoruia and Oregon, ascending to tlie siib-alpiiio zone.
A straight troo, to as much as 80 feet liigh, with a stem reachiin!
often 3 foet iu diameter. 'Tlirivos well among rooks. Wood pale’
comparatively hard, close-grained. ’