GOLDEN   RETINOSPORA   AT  GLEXWOOD 
Retinospora  obtusa.  Obtuse-leaved  Retinos- 
PORA.  The  largest  of  the  family.  Of  upright 
growth  and  very  much  admired.  The  soft 
green  foliage,  arranged  in  flat  filaments,  gives 
the  tree  an  airy  appearance. 
I  to  2  feet  <b  75 
3  to  4  feet   3  oo 
var.  gracilis  aurea.  Somewhat  like  the  above, 
but  more  loose  and  open.  The  young  green 
foliage  is  profusely  marked  with  a  bright  gol- 
den yellow,  making  a  handsome  and  attrac- 
tive tree.    i>2  to  2  feet,  $2. 
var.  nana.  A  slow-growing  dwarf  variety 
that  attains  great  age.  It  is  popular  in  Japanese 
gardens,  and  attracts  much  attention  here. 
The  deep  dark  green  leaves  are  arranged  in 
flattened  masses  that  rise  above  one  another, 
making  a  dense,  heavy  foliage,  and  giving  it 
a  beautiful  individuality. 
10  to  15  inches  $1  50 
18  to  24  inches   2  50 
Retinospora  obtusa,  var.  nana  aurea.  Similar  in 
character  to  the  preceding,  with  a  clear  gol- 
den colored  foliage  that  is  bright  and  fresh  all 
the  year,    i  to  i)4  feet,  $2.50. 
R.  pisifera.  Pea-fruited  Retinospora.  The 
slender  branches  are  open  and  graceful,  the 
foliage  light  green  above  and  silvery  beneath. 
18  inches,  $1. 
var.  aurea.  A  similar  variety,  of  golden  color, 
with  light,  airy,  attractive  foliage,  i  foot,  $1. 
R.  plumosa.  Plu.me-like  Retinospora.  Of 
conical  outline,  with  light,  feathery  green  foli- 
age. It  stands  shearing  well,  and  if  frequently 
pruned  becomes  compact  and  dense.  It  is 
useful  in  groups,  beds  or  for  vases  and  win- 
dow boxes. 
I  to       feet   $0  50 
1%  to  2%  feet   I  00 
3  to  4  ft.,  sheared  specimens. .  3  50 
4  to  5  ft.,  sheared  specimens.  .^5  00  to     6  00 
5  to  6  ft.,  sheared  specimens. .  8  co 
8  to  10 ft.,  sheared  specimens. .  25  00  to  35 
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