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Tax us cuspid at a nana (Dwarf Japanese 

 Yew). 



TAXUS baccata repandens ( Spreading English 

 Yew). A hardy English form. Dark green, gracefully 

 spreading branches. Used frequently in foundation 

 plantings or in front of taller evergreens. 



T. baccata Washington! (Washington Yew). 



Vigorous growth, dense and compact. Long, rich 

 golden needles. 



T. canadensis (Canada Yew). Low, dense and 

 spreading, with dark green foliage. Ornamental 

 crimson fruit in winter. Grows well in shady loca- 

 tions. 



T. cuspidata (Japanese Yew). Compact, spread- 

 ing variety. Thrives in both sunny and partially shaded 

 locations. Attractive dark green foliage and brilliant 

 scarlet fruit. Can be massed with good effect in founda- 

 tion plantings. 



The larger specimens are most serviceable, richly 

 colorful and furnish immediate and permanent effects. 

 They are rapidly supplanting the Boxwood in many 

 of the finer gardens. 



T. cuspidata capitata (Upright Japanese Yew). 



Upright pyramidal form. Shiny, waxy green foli- 

 age. Stands various planting conditions, including 

 shade. Bears scarlet fruit in the fall. 



T. cuspidata espalier (Espalier Form Japanese 

 Yew). Trained and pruned in upright forms to 

 cover walls and fences. Especially attractive in the 

 fall and winter when their glossy dark green foliage 

 enlivens otherwise bleak and cold spots in the gar- 

 dens. Very rare. 



T. cuspidata fastigiata ( Columnar Japanese 

 Yew). Columnar, with numerous sturdy upright 

 branches, dark brown in color and covered with 

 thick, dark green leaves that are unchanging through- 

 out the seasons. Exceptionally handsome in the fall 

 when its bright red fruit appears. One of the better 

 plants for gardens of busy people who demand the 

 maximum in beauty and service and can afford only 

 the minimum of time and attention. Considered to 

 be the best evergreen hedge plant. 



T. cuspidata intermedia (Intermediate Japanese 

 Yew). Compact, with spreading branches and 

 dense, deep green, waxy foliage. 



T. cuspidata nana (Dwarf Japanese Yew). 



Dwarf, compact growth. The darkest of all ever- 

 green trees. Irregular and picturesque outline. 



Taxus 



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THUJA • Arborvitae 



RBORVITAES rank high in the realm of ornamental plants. Their beauty and use- 

 fulness are not surpassed by any other family of trees. They vary in color from deep, 

 dark green to bright, golden yellow and range in size from tall, pyramidal specimens to 

 small round dwarfs. The foliage is usually soft and lacy. All of them are hardy and are 

 not particular as to soil conditions. As specimens they are beautiful, and because they stand 

 trimming so well they are used extensively for hedge purposes. 



THUJA occidentalis (American Arborvitae). 



One of the hardiest and best evergreens for shelter 

 belts and timber planting. Hardy and dependable 

 in almost any situation. Deep green foliage is soft 

 and flexible. 



T. occidentalis douglasi (Douglas Arborvitae) . 



Feathery, lace-like, crested, dark green foliage. 

 Pyramidal, of slow growth. Grows well in any good 

 garden loam. 



T. occidentalis ellwangeriana (Tom Thumb Ar- 

 borvitae). A low, broad pyramid with slender 

 branches and quiet green foliage. Excellent for 

 edging around taller evergreens. 



T. occidentalis globosa (American Globe Ar- 

 borvitae). A dense, globose plant. Flattened 

 branchlets with small, dark green foliage. Never 

 grows tall. Much used in foundation, entrance and 

 hedge plantings. 



