PLANTING  OF  CONIFERS  AS  A  SCREEN  IN  FRONT  OF  STABLE 
Biotas,  or  Chinese  Arborvitaes 
These  Arborvitss,  introduced  from  the  orient,  have  proven  to  be  strong  growers  and  handsome  speci- 
nif  ns.    North  of  New  York  City  they  should  be  planted  in  sheltered  places. 
Biota  Orientalis.    Chinese  Arborvit.^.  (S)  Deep 
green,  soft  featherv  foliage  and  p\Tamidal  habit. 
-  2  to  3  feet  .  .   $0  50 
var.  aurea.  Golden  Chinese  Arbovit.^.  (D) 
A  dense  compact  evergreen  that  is  yellowish 
green  in  the  spring  and  a  bright  green  later  in 
the  season.    Effective  in  all  evergreen  groups. 
2i  to  3  feet  $1  50 
var.  elegantissima.  Rollinson's  Golden  Ar- 
BORVIT.E.  (S)  Most  admired  of  all  Biotas.  Of 
medium,  upright  growth.  In  summer  the  young 
foliage  is  a  brilliant  golden  yellow,  slowly  turn- 
Biota  Orientalis,  var.  elegantissima,  continued 
ing  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. 
4i  to  5|  feet,  extra  quality  .$4  00 
var.  semper  aurescens.  E\'ER-Golden  Arbor- 
viT.i.  (D)  A  very  compact,  low-growing  form, 
with  bright  golden  foliage  in  summer  that 
changes  to  a  bronze  color  in  winter.  Also  one 
of  the  most  brilliant  golden  evergreens  in  spring. 
2  to  2i  feet   82  50 
Cedrus  •  The  Cedars 
These  are  the  true  Cedars.  They  are  not  entirely  hardy  north  of  Philadelphia,  except  in  sheltered 
positions.  They  grow  into  beautiful  trees.  On  lawns  and  public  grounds  they  are  very  ornamental,  and, 
where  possible,  we  recommend  their  more  general  use. 
Cedrus  Atlantica,  var.  glauca.    Mt.  Atlas  Silver    C.  Deodara.    Deodar,  or  Int)ian  Cedar.  (M) 
Cedar.    (M)  A  rare  pyramidal  tree  with  open        The  branches  are  graceful  and  drooping,  with  a 
branches  and  light  bluish  foliage.    Attractive.          silvery  light  blue  foliage.    A  fine  specimen  tree. 
3  to  3|  feet  $2  50  2  to  3  feet  $2  50 
Cupressus  •  Cypress 
Graceful  conifers  of  p\Tamidal  habit  and  vigorous  growth,  with  dense,  elegant  foliage.    They  grow 
well  in  most  soils  and  form  beautiful  specimens,  but  they  require  protection  north  of  Philadelphia. 
Cupressus  Lawsoniana.    Lawson's  Cypress.    (L)     Cypressus  Lawsoniana,  var.  versicolor.  Branches 
Drooping  branches  ;  soft,  dark  green  foliage.  beautifully  tipped  with  variegated  foliage. 
2i  to  3  feet  $2  00  2J  to  3  feet  $2  50 
MORRISVILLE,  PENNSYLVANIA  7 
