EVERGREEN CONIFEROUS TREES. 
A rapid and importnnt advance has been made in the variety of ever- 
greens; anil wo may confidently expect to obtain a great diversity 
of effect in our winter landscnpe, as well as in the picturesciue Inxu- 
riance of summer (groupings. In addition to the list now described, we 
have many novelties in course of propagation, which will he offered 
when more fully proved. Tlie new varieties must, of necessity, be small 
specimens. Older kinds arc usually transplanted to the lawn when 
about three feet high, for which the retail price is 50 cents each, nolcsa 
noted. 
a^rborvitae, American {Thuja occidentaUs). The well-known 
conical upright tree so generally in use for screens. 
Booth's dwarf (T. pumilu). A dwarf form, with dense dark- 
green foliage ; a desirable kind. 
globe (T. ytohosa). A dense round-headed dwarf, with light-green 
golden foliage ; a very popular variety. 
Hovey'S {T. Ilovaji). Form compact and globular, with bright 
golden foliage, producing a fine effect. 
new golden (T. semper-aurescms). Quite distinct, and probably 
more hardy than the old Golden [T. mma), retaining its bright 
color in summer and winter; compact in habit, and indispensa- 
ble in a collection. $1. 
heath-leaved (T. erkoides). A distinct kind, with dense, fin3, 
sharp-pointed, Ileath-like foliage ; dwarf and attractive, especially 
as a front edging in a group. 
Parson's (T. comiMcta). A dwarf, compact kind, with golden 
foliage; a hardy, vigorous kind. 
Siberian (2". Siherka). Growth compact, conical, very dark 
green; very hardy, and one of the best. 
