SVILLE.  ^  PENNSYLVANIA 
Thuja  occidentalis,  var.  ericoides.  Heath-leaved 
Arborvit.?;.  a  conical  little  evergreen,  with 
soft  feathery  silver  foliage  that  differs  strik- 
ingly from  most  other  varieties.  In  winter 
the  color  changes  to  a  blue-brown.  Highly 
desirable  for  the  contrast  it  makes  in  groups. 
I  io  lYz  feet,  50c. 
var.  globosa.  Globe  Arborvit.e.  \'ery 
dwarf  and  compact ;  grows  naturally  into  a 
rounded  almost  ball-like  form,  that  makes  it 
useful  for  grouping,  specimens,  or  vases. 
The  foliage  is  deep,  dark  green. 
12  bv  12  inches  So  75 
18  by  18  inches   i  00 
var.  Hoveyi.   Hovev's  Golden  Arborvit^. 
Somewhat  resembling  T.  compacta.  though 
not  so  dense,  and  useful  in  the  same  ways. 
The  coloring  is  a  beautiful  light  golden  green. 
1  to  ij^  feet  So  75 
\%  to       feet   I  00 
var.  Little  Gem.  Douglas'  Arborvit/E. 
A  dwarf,  globe-shaped  Arborvitae,  with  dark 
green  leaves.  6  to  9  inches,  75  cts. 
var.  pyramidalis.  Pvramidal  Arborvit^. 
More  dense  than  the  American,  it  is  a  vigor- 
ous grower,  and  the  compact,  slender  colimin 
of  dark  green  is  ornamental  as  lawn  speci- 
mens, backgrounds,  or  in  grouping.  The 
finest  of  the  tall-growing  Arborvitces. 
I  to  2  feet  So  50 
3  to  4  feet   I  50 
4  to  5  feet   2  00 
var.  Queen  Victoria.  Silver-tipped  Arbor- 
vitte.  Of  pyramidal  habit,  witli  \  ariegated 
foliage.  \Vz  to  2  feet,  |r. 
var.  Vervseneana.  Verv.ene's  Arbor vij^.. 
Of  medium,  upright  growth.  The  green  and 
golden  tinted  leaves  blend  harmoniously. 
Possesses  marked  individuality. 
1  to  2  feet  So  50 
2  to  3  feet   I  50 
3  to  4  feet   2  50 
var.  Wareana  ;  syn.  Sibirica.  Siberian  Ar- 
BORViT.E.  An  especially  valuable  species  for 
cold  climates.  Dense  and  shapely,  medium 
height,  in  much  demand  for  general  purposes. 
1  to  1    feet  So  50 
2  to  3  feet   I  50 
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BIOTAS,  or  CHINESE  ARBORVim 
Thuya  orientalis  (Biota).  Chinese  Arborvit.e. 
The  green  foliage  is  more  plume-like  than 
that  of  our  native  species.  One  of  the  taller 
growers.  3  to  5  feet,  |i  to  $2. 
var.  aurea  (Biota).  Golden  Arborvitae.  A 
low,  compact  plant,  that  is  golden  yellow  in  the 
spring  and  changes  to  a  bright  green  later.  It 
is  exceedingly  effective  for  planting  around 
groups  of  taller  evergreens.  2  feet,  |i. 
var.  elegantissima  (Biota).  Rollinson's 
Golden  Arborvit.e.  Most  admired  of  all 
Biotas.  Of  medium,  upright  growth.  In 
summer  the  young  foliage  is  a  brilliant  golden 
yellow,  slowly  turning  as  the  season  advances, 
until  in  winter  it  is  a  deep  bronze,  studded  with 
golden  tips  in  places  that  catch  the  sun. 
Especially  useful  for  color  contrasts. 
\  14  to  2  feet  Si  00 
2  to  3  feet   I  50 
3  to  4  feet   2  00 
var.  filiformis( Biota).  Thread-branched  Ar- 
borvit^.  Has  slender,  graceful  branches  and 
feathery  green  foliage,  i  to  feet,  75  cts. 
var.  semper  aurescens  (Biota).  Ever-golde.n 
Arborvit.e.  a  very  compact,  low-growing 
form,  with  bright  golden  foliage  in  summer 
that  changes  to  a  bronze  color  in  winter.  It  is 
also  one  of  the  most  brilliant  golden  ever- 
greens in  spring,    i  to  2  feet,  $1.50. 
Tsuga  •  Hemlock  Spruce 
The  Hemlocks  are  e.xceptionally  graceful 
trees,  that  are  generally  useful.  They  are  very 
hardy,  grow  rapidly,  and  transplant  easily. 
Tsuga  Canadensis.  Hemlock  Spruce.  A 
medium-sized  tree,  with  open,  pendulous 
branches,  whose  graceful  character  is  in  strik- 
ing contrast  to  some  of  the  more  stiff  and  for- 
mal conifers.  It  is  a  rapid  grower,  very  hard\- 
and  not  particular  as  to  soil.  If  trimmed  it 
becomes  dense  and  bushy,  making  especialh' 
beautiful  hedges.  For  tall  screens,  massing, 
or  as  individual  trees  upon  large  or  small 
grounds,  their  grace  and  beauty  is  unsur- 
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