THE BOOK OF EVERGREENS. 



over, it is a well-marked variety of B. orientally with a 

 dense habit of growth, stout branches, large foliage, and 

 with fruit exceeding in size that of any other Biota. It 

 has proven quite hardy here, a rapid grower, and quite 

 desirable, although possibly not so distinct as we might 

 wish. The figure, 51, is from specimens with cones much 

 under the usual size, the tree the past season having pro- 

 duced an enormous quantity of fruit. 



Var, Tartaricai TARTARIAN ARBOR VIT.E. Quite dis- 

 tinct in general appearance from the Chinese Arbor Vitse. 



Fig. 52. BIOTA OK1ENTALIS, VAK. TARTAKICA. 



In the Revue Horticole, Carriere, who considers it as a 

 species, has written an interesting article on the distinc- 

 tions between it and B. orientalis, accompanied by cuts 

 of the foliage and fruit. He recommends its introduction 



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for screens, and for taking the place of the Cypress in ceme- 

 teries. It much resembles the Cypress in form, and is of 

 the same dark glossy green color. Being very hardy, it 

 is well worthy of a place in American collections. 



