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LANDSCAPE GARDENING. 



GOLDEN AKBOR-VIT^ (T. 0., var. aurea). Several 

 varieties with golden-tipped branches or with the whole 

 foliage of a very light green color are offered by nursery- 



FIG. 94. SIBERIAN ARBOR VIT.E (Thuya occidentalis, var. Siberica). 



men, and planted in contrast with dark green varieties they 

 produce a very pleasing effect. Perhaps one objection may 

 be urged against them, as with other trees with yellow 

 foliage, that they have the appearance of sickly trees, but 

 when properly grouped they may be made to tone down 

 sharp contrasts and to add tints to groups not otherwise 

 obtainable. 



