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Arborvitse, Tom Thumb ( T. Elwangeriana). Resembling, but dis- 
tinct from, T. ericoiiks in its mora slcmlcr shoots nnd rounded 
form; a beautifully and delicately graceful, fiee-grcwing sort. 
Vervaine'S (T. Vercaineana). A new, npriglit form, wi til rich 
golden varicgaiion ; very fine. $1. 
Biota (Eastern Arborvitoes), of which tho Chinese (B. orientalis) is 
the type, and Aurca, Meldensis, and many others, are varieties, 
have proved tender in New England. 
Cypress, Lawson's {Cupressus Lawsoniana). A tall California 
evergreen, with elegant plumc-lilie, curving, deep-grcen foliage: 
unless in favorable positions, it is liable to injury by tho winter. 
"Scents to SI. 50. 
Lawson's Compact (C compacta). A more compact form 
than tho previous. Si. 
Nutka Sound (C. NiULaemif, incorrectly TImiopsis borcalis). A 
tall-growing tree, with dark-groen, slightly silvery foliage ; is tol- 
erably hardy in favor.ible positions, and is very desirable. $1.50. 
white cedar [0. tlujoiiks). A native species, attaining a 
height of GO to 70 feet, with slender, silvery-green foliage. 
Fir Balsam {AUes bahamca). Tho Firs arc a subdivision (Picea) 
of tho Spruce genus, of which this is a native type, with dark- 
' green foliage, rapid symmetrical growth; and, when young and 
Ileal thy, is a handsome tree. 
"Fir, European silver (A. pectinala). An excellent species, of 
rapid, erect growth, with dark shining green color; in habit and 
color entirely superior to our native l;ind. 
Hudson's Bay {A. Iludsonka). An excellent dwarf variety, 
with compact growth and dark color. $1. 
ITordmann's (A. Nordmanniana). Probably tho most valuable 
of all recent conifers, coming from the Crimea, and is perfectly 
hardy, rapid, and regular in growth, having long, glossy, dark- 
green foli:igc, which color it retains in winter. In all respects, a 
magnificent and desirable tree. $1 to $2. 
Siberian [A. pidUa). A hardy, compact, conical, dark-green 
species, of medium size, and desirable. $1.50. 
Etemlock, common (Abies Canadensis). An invaluable native 
evergreen ; the delicate foliage and drooping branches being very 
attractive. Its dense habit makes it admirable for hedges. 
Juniper, Chinese {Juniperus Cliinenais). The fertile variety being 
light preen, with drooping foliage; tho sterile being erect and 
stilT, with silvery foliage. 
common (•/. communis). A native, of low, compact growth, and 
dark foliage. 
