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disappears and the green color is predominant we plant it in spite 

 of its variegation at the Springtime — not because of it, as so 

 many do. This Biota is of comparatively dwarf growth and 

 extremely compact habit, and on this account is especially good 

 for urns, jars, and boxes. With this, where a taller form of the 

 same coloring is needed. Biota aurea pyramidalis or B. conspicua 

 may be used. This becomes tree-like, ultimately growing from 

 twenty feet to twenty-five feet. The Summer heat brings out the 

 green tones in this tree also. Thuya orientalis compacta and 

 Thuya orientalis globosa are two good forms of sturdy growth and 

 graceful habit. All these will be satisfactory and will give imme- 

 diate effects. 



The Retinisporas, R. plumosa and R. squarrosa Veitchii, are 

 two of the most attractive conifers we have. The R. plumosa is 

 pyramidal in outline and the foliage is extremely dainty and 

 Fern-like. It turns brown in the Winter, but it is not unattractive 

 even at that time. It is broader at the base than the Biotas and 

 does not grow so tall as the Cypresses, ultimately. It is a very 

 fine specimen tree. R. squarrosa Veitchii is of a beautiful blue- 

 green color and is useful for cutting for house decoration and 

 makes a wonderful plant for accent on either side of entrances 

 — or walks or drives. 



All of these evergreens should be planted during the Winter 

 months. From November to May is the accepted planting 

 season. Personally, late Fall and early Spring plantings have 

 been found most satisfactory. Holes should be dug both deep 

 and wide. There should be plenty of good, rich, loamy soil, and 

 six inches of clay should always be put in the bottom of the hole 

 if the ground is inclined to be sandy. Water should be used very 

 freely both on the leaves and around the roots during the whole 

 of the first season after planting. The long, hot Summers are 

 very trying on these plants. They should never be watered 

 while the sun is shining on them. 



These simple rules followed, no planting can be made that 

 will give more attractive effects or add more to the beauty of the 

 home grounds. 



