24 W. B. Whittier & Co., South Pratningham, Massachusetts. 
RETINOSPORA— Japanese Cypress. 
A valuable class of trees of great variety of color in foliage, and much distinction 
in their habit of growth. Adapted to good soils. Particularly useful for grouping 
purposes. 
BETINOSPOEA filifera (Thread-branched J. C). Sm. Of beautiful, pendulous habit 
of growth, with the side branches forming a cascade of fohage of rich, soft green. 
Very distinct, i to 2 feet, $1 ; 2 to 3 feet, $1.75. 
B. — , var. aurea. A very distinct form, with the foliage most beautifully flecked 
and tinted with gold. Rare and noteworthy. $1 50 to $2 50. 
E. obtusa (Obtuse-leaved J. C). Sm. A broadly pyramidal tree, with foliage of the 
clearest glossy green arranged in broad, flat layers, giving a characteristic effect 
to the whole. 2 to 3 feet, 75 cts. 
E. — , var. nana (Dwarf Obtuse-leaved J. C). A remarkable dwarf form, with foli- 
age arranged in curious, flat, rounded branchlets, and of a rich, deep, glossy green 
color. Choice for grouping. $1 to $3. 
B. pisifera (Pea-fruited J. C ). S>n. Quite similar in habit and foliage to the J?, 
obtusa, but with somewhat finer cut and more glaucous foliage. 2 to 3 feet, 75 cts. 
B. — , var. aurea. A charming variety, richly tinged with gold, i to 2 feet, $1. 
E. plumosa (Plume-like J. C). .S"w. A broadly pyramidal bush, with dense, upright 
habit, with the rich, soft, green foliage most delicately cut, giving a rich, plume-like 
appearance to the whole plant, i >^ to 2 feet, 75 cts ; 2M to 3 feet, $1 50. 
B. — , var. argentea (Silver-tipped J C ). A charming, globular variety, with foli- 
age beautifully interspersed with silver, i to 2 feet, 75 cts. 
B. — , var. aurea (Golden Plume like J. C ). A charming variety, with foliage richly 
tinged with gold throughout. 2 to 3 feet, 75 cts. to ti.50. 
B. squarrosa (Squarrose-leaved J. C). Sm. A most charming species of upright, 
columnar habit of growth, with its finely cut, soft foliage most richly tinged with 
silver throughout (Jne of the most effective, and particularly desirable for its 
contrast effect, i K to 2 feet, 75 cts. 
SCIADOPITYS— Umbrella Pine. 
SCIADOPITYS verticillata (Parasol Fir). Sm. A rare and most desirable Japanese 
Evergreen of dense, pyramidal habit of growth, with broad, rich, glossy green, 
leathery, yew-like foliaae. arranged conspicuously in whorls along the branches, 
giving a particularly characteristic and noteworthy effect. Rare and very desir- 
able. I to 2 feet, $1.75 ; 3 to 4 feet, 85. 
TAXUS— Yew. 
TAXUS adpressa (Japanese Y.). Sm. A dwarf, spreading, bush-like Evergreen, with 
.soft, rich, deep green foliage, and showy, pale pink berries, i to 2 feet, S>. 
T. baccata (European Y.). .Sm. An irregular, upright, e.xtremely dense-growing 
tree, with foliage of the darkest, richest green and showy, deep crimson berries. 
Adapted to well drained, protected situations only, i to 2 feet, 75 cts. 
T. — , var. aurea (Cjolden Y.). A charming variety, with foliage richly shaded with 
gold. Hardier than the type, i to 2 feet, gi. 
T. — , var. Canadensis (.American Y , or Ground Hemlock). Sm. A low, broad- 
spreading bush, with soft green foliage and showy, dark crimson berries. A much 
neglected native, worthy of extended use, and particularly adapted for shaded 
situations, where few other plants will succeed. 75 cts. 
THUYA— Arborvitae. 
A class of easiest culture in good soils. Well adapted for a great variety of uses, 
and the highly colored dvvarf varieties are particularly useful for grouping with other 
Evergreens for bedding purposes. Tall varieties are much used for screen and shel- 
ter purposes. 
