172 THE FOREST TREE CUxTURIST. 
although generally classed among the Biotas in nursery- 
men’s catalogues. This latter species has a very compact 
habit and is of slow growth, but perfectly hardy; it is 
a general favorite, and deservedly so. It is not improb- 
able that this species may yet be found on our Northwest 
coast, as Arborvites are quite common there, and several 
new species have been sent from that locality, and are now 
being cultivated by our nurserymen. I have received 
cones and branches from the north of Oregon that are not 
distinguishable from the Siberian. It may be that the 
species known as the Siberian is nothing more than a sport 
from our common species. It is certainly a very near 
relation. 
I could readily add many other species of Evergreen 
trees indigenous to the United States and Territories, but. 
enough have been named to give sufficient variety for 
ornamenting any place, however extensive; besides, those 
that I have mentioned are well known, and more easily 
obtained than those that have been omitted. 
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