THUYA. Arborvitse 



One of the most useful of all evergreens, and very widely planted. The 

 forms differ in habit of growth and color of foliage, but they are equally good 

 growers, transplant well and thrive in most soils. In addition to this they are 

 extremely hardy. As a class they cannot be too highly recommended. 



T. occidentalis. American Arborvitae. (Mr) Our well-known native 

 cedar ; pyramidal growth, thick foliage ; a useful sort for specimens, and, as it 

 permits severe pruning, makes an excellent hedge. Extremely hardy, trans- 

 plants easily, and will grow in wet soils. 



T. occidentalis, var. aurea. George Peabody's Arborvitae. (Mr) 

 Similar inform to T. occidentalis; foliage of a clear, lasting golden yellow. 

 One of the best golden evergreens. 



T. occidentalis, var. compacta. Compact Arborvitae. (FD s) A dense- 

 growing, globular form ; foliage light grayish green. 



T. occidentalis, var. ericoides. Heath-leaved Arborvitae. (D s) A 

 bushy form with soft, small grayish green foliage, much resembling Retinospora 

 ericoides. Distinct from other Arborvitaes. 



T. occidentalis, var. filifolia. Fern-like Arborvitae. (Mm) A form 

 with crested foliage. 



T. occidentalis, var. globosa. Globe Arborvitae. (FD s) A globe- 

 shaped sort ; good light green foliage. 



T. occidentalis, var. Hoveyi. Hovey's Golden Arborvitae. (D s) A 

 dense, conical bush with light, golden green foliage. 



T. occidentalis, var. Little Gem. Douglas' Arborvitae. (FD s) A very 

 dense-growing variety, globe-shaped. Foliage a beautiful dark green. 



T. occidentalis, var. Lobbi. Lobb's Arborvitae. (M v) One of the 

 most distinct of American evergreens. The foliage is of a rich bright glossy 

 green color, which is retained throughout the year. The habit of the tree is 

 graceful and elegant. 



T. occidentalis, var. pyramidalis. Pyramidal Arborvitae. (Mr) The 

 most fastigiate of Arborvitaes. A compact grower, with dense branches and 

 thick, dark green foliage. A rich and unusually attractive variety ; very useful 

 where columnar effects are desired. 



T. occidentalis, var. Queen Victoria. Silver-tipped Arborvitae. (Mm) 

 A tall, pyramidal grower. The edges of the foliage are tipped with white. 



T. occidentalis, var. Sibirica. See Wareana. 



T. occidentalis, var. Tom Thumb. (FD s) A variety of remarkably 

 slow, compact growth and symmetrical habit. 



T. occidentalis Vervaeneana. Vervaene's Arborvitae. (Sm) Of smaller, 

 denser habit than the type. Branchlets slender, with handsome foliage varie- 

 gated with yellow, in winter sometimes bronze. 



T. occidentalis Wareana. Siberian Arborvitae. (M v) A pyramidal 

 tree, lower and denser than the type, with stouter branchlets ; heavy foliage of 

 bright grayish green. Extremely hardy and useful. 



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