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and A. Veitchii, the latter two especially when 

 young. 



Some of the cypresses may be used for 

 hedges, particularly the Monterey cypress 

 (C macrocarpa), which, however, is not hardy 

 in the northeast. Cupressus is closely re- 

 lated to Chamascyparis. The white cedar 

 (C. sphceroidea), is a hardy tree, reaching a 

 height of some seventy feet. C. obtusa, a Jap- 

 anese species, becomes much taller but is not as 

 hardy as the Sawara cypress or retinispora 

 (C. pisifera). Of the latter two species 

 variegated and dwarf forms exist, all highly 

 ornamental and hardy. Finally the various 

 forms of juniper may be added to the list. 



To break the lines of evergreens, deciduous 

 trees are planted. 



SHRUBS FOR FOREGROUNDS 



As shrubbery in the foreground, the rhodo- 

 dendrons claim first attention. Unfortu- 

 nately, they do not do well in the warmer, in- 

 land regions, being best adapted to moist 



