Thuja occidentalis,  var.  ericoides.  Heath-leaved 
Arborvit^.  (D)  a  conical  little  evergreen, 
with  soft  feathery  silver  foliage  that  differs 
strikingly  from  most  other  varieties.  In  win- 
ter the  color  changes  to  a  blue-brown.  Highly 
desirable  for  the  contrast  it  makes  in  groups. 
9  to  12  inches  $o  25 
12  to  18  inches   5° 
var.  globosa.  Globe  Arborvit^.  (D)  Very 
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. 
1  to       feet  $0  75 
to  2  feet   I  50 
var.  Hoveyi.  Hovey's  Golden  Arborvit^. 
(D)  Somewhat  resembling  T.  compada, 
though  not  so  dense,  and  useful  in  the  same 
ways.  Coloring,  beautiful  light  golden  green. 
\V7.  to  2  feet  $T  00 
2  to  2^  feet   I  50 
var.  Little  Gem.  Douglas'  Arborvit^. 
(V  D)  A  dwarf,  globe  -  shaped  Arborvitae, 
with  dark  green  leaves.  6  to  10  inches,  |i. 
var.  pyramidalis.  Pyramidal  Arborvit^. 
(S)  More  dense  than  the  American  Arbor- 
vitae. A  strong,  rapid  grower.  Its  com- 
pact, slender  column  of  dark  green  is  orna- 
mental as  a  lawn  specimen,  for  backgrounds 
and  in  grouping.  Best  tall-growing  variety 
and  one  of  the  handsomest  evergreens. 
2  to  3  feet  $0  75 
4  to  5  feet   I  50 
5  to  6  feet   3  00 
var.  Queen  Victoria.  Silver-tipped  Arbor- 
viT^.  (S)  Of  pyramidal  habit,  with  varie- 
gated foliage.  i}4  to  2  feet,  I1.50. 
var.  Reidii.  (S)  An  intermediate  form,  be- 
tween the  dwarf  and  tall  growing  varieties. 
It  is  highly  desirable  but  very  uncommon. 
1  \.o  1%  feet,  |i. 
var.  Vervaeneana.  Verv^ne's  Arborvit^. 
(S)  Of  medium,  upright  growth.  The  green 
and  golden  tinted  leaves  blend  harmoniously. 
Possesses  marked  individuality. 
2  to  3  feet  $1  50 
3  to  4  feet   2  50 
4  to  5  feet   4  00 
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Thuja  occidentalis,  var.  Wareana  ;  syn.,  Sibirica. 
Siberian  Arborvit^.  (S)  An  especially 
valuable  species  for  cold  climates.  Dense  and 
shapely,  medium  height,  in  much  demand  for 
general  purposes.    2  to  3  feet,  I1.50. 
Biotas,  or  Chinese  Arborvitaes 
These  Arborvitaes  introduced  from  the  orient 
have  proven  to  be  strong  growers  and  hand- 
some specimens.  North  of  New  York  City  they 
should  be  planted  in  sheltered  places. 
Thuya  erientalis  (Biota).  Chinese  Arborvit^. 
(S)  Deep  green,  soft  feathery  foliage  and 
pyramidal  habit. 
3  to  4  feet  $t  00 
4  to  6  feet   2  00 
var.  aurea  (Biota).  Golden  Chinese  Arbor- 
viT^.  (D)  A  dense  compact  evergreen  that 
is  yellowish  green  in  the  spring  and  a  bright 
green  later  in  the  season.  Very  effective  in 
all  evergreen  groups.    2>^  feet,  $1.50. 
var.   elegantissima   (Biota).  Rollinson's 
Golden  Arborvitte.  (S)   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. 
2%  to  3  feet  $1  50 
3  to  4  feet.   2  50 
var.  filiformis ;  syn.,  Japonicum.  Thread- 
branched  Arborvitae.  (D)  A  delicate 
Japanese  form,  with  green  feathery  foliage. 
-[%  io  2  feet,  |i. 
var.  filiformis  pendula  (Biota).  (D)  A  form  of 
the  above  whose  branches  droop  at  their  tips, 
2  feet,  $1.50. 
var.  semper  aurescens  (Biota).  Ever-golden 
Arborvitae.  (D)  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    evergreens    in    spring.  to  2 
feet,  I1.50. 
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