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excellent rock-garden Conifer, and very attractive in winter on 

 account of its violet foliage. It is very distinct, of neat growth, 

 and thoroughly hardy. J. S. pi-osti^ata^ from the Rocky Mountains, 

 is of trailing habit, and well suited for covering banks. J. S. 

 tamariscifolia is a pleasing variety, of dwarf habit, with bluish- 

 green leaves. It rarely exceeds ift. in height, and may be used 

 with' excellent results as a permanent edging to beds planted 



with dwarf-growing shrubs. J. S. variegata 

 is similar in habit to the type, but the 

 young leaves, and a portion of 

 growths, are creamy- 

 e. It is a pretty 

 -garden shrub, espe- 

 cially when 

 planted in 

 the shade. 



J. sphcerica 

 {/. Fortufiei), 

 introdu c e d 

 from North- 

 ern China by 

 Mr. R. For- 

 tune in 1846, 



Fig. 317.— -Juniperus Sabina. is of upright, 



elegant habit, 



distinct, and attractive. J. S. glauca {/. Sheppardi) is a glaucous- 

 leaved form of the last named, and very showy in winter. 

 J. thuj'ifera (Spanish Juniper) is an old occupant of our gardens, 

 having been introduced from Spain in 1752. It has an erect, 

 slender trunk, and short ascending branches, covered with small 

 grey leaves, and is very conspicuous when laden with its 

 crops of black berries. It is well adapted for small gardens. 

 J. virginiaiia (Red Cedar) is indigenous to North-East America, 

 and was introduced into this country in 1664. It is a charming 

 tree of pyramidal or conical habit, often reaching a height of 

 40ft. Its short branches and numerous drooping branchlets are 

 furnished with rich green leaves. J. v. aurea, though not so free 

 in growth as the type, is very ornamental ; its young shoots and 

 leaves are yellow, but it is only w^hen planted in a rather 

 shady spot that its true character is maintained. /. v. compacta 

 is very compact, free in growth, and excellent for small 

 gardens. J. v. glauca is a charming variety, distinct, and of 

 good growth ; the slender branchlets are clothed wdth small 

 silvery leaves, varying to glaucous-green in winter ; a pretty lawn 

 tree. J. v. Schotti is of loose, pyramidal habit, with small, scale- 

 like leaves of various shades of green, which towards winter 

 assume a bronzy hue ; it is very useful for ornamental planting. 

 /. V. viridis is another excellent sort, and verv free. It is of 



