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much used in the formation of hedges as has the American, it is excellent for 

 the purpose and a smoothly shorn hedge of Siberian arborvitae is a satisfying 

 sight. The popularity of this variety is growing and no mistake will be made 

 in planting it freely. 



FIG. XIII- Siberian Arborvitae. Thuya Siberian Hort, 



Geo. Peabody Arborvitae. Thuya occidcntalis var. Geo. Peabody. In this 

 variety we have a tree similar in form and general character to the American 

 arborvitae, clad in foliage of cle?r and enduring golden yellow. As with all 

 trees of striking and unusual shades of color, this variety should be used -with 

 discretion and only as a sort of spice to brighten amass or bed of evergreens in 

 darker colors. It is a handsome specimen tree and of value where space is 

 limited. 



Globe-Headed Arborvitae. Thuya occidentalis Globosa. A variety of dwarf 

 and very dense growth with spherical or globular form, two or three feet in 

 diameter. As an aid in forming the typical shape, the shears may be ap- 

 plied to this tree two or three times in a season. 



Hovey's Golden Arborvitae. Thuya occidentalis Hoveyi. This variety is of 

 very dense and compact, yet not severely formal, habit, the head of the tree 

 being oval-globular in shape, The color of the foliage is a beautiful, fresh- 

 looking shade of light golden green. It grows from five to seven feet tall and 

 is one of the very finest of the smaller evergreens; especially good for cemetery 



