THUYA occidentalis. American Arbokvit.k. This is a familiar tree 
in past and present-day plantings. A strong, vigorous grower in 
almost any soil, and hardy over a wide range of latitude. It is a slen- 
der, pyramidal tree, with soft, flat filaments of foliage. Its upright, 
slender growth makes it desirable for formal plantings, and for variety 
in groupings of evergreens. Its ability to withstand shearing makes 
it unsurpassed for tall hedges to shield objectionable objects from 
view. 
var. compacta. Compact 
Arbor vita;. Dwarf, dense lit- 
tle evergreen, having light green 
foliage and neat attractive 
habit. Popular for beds, bor- 
ders, cemeteries, or house deco- 
ration. 
var. Ellwangeriana ; syn., 
Tom Thumb. I n many respects 
it is similar to the Retinospora 
and seems to be the connecting 
link between Arborvitaes and 
that family. It is pretty, hardy, 
with silvery foliage. Its low 
growth and compact symmetry 
make it valuable for decoration 
in small areas and in groups 
var. globosa. Globe Ait- 
BORVITAE. Very dwarf and com- 
pact ; grows naturally into a 
rounded almost ball-like form, 
that makes it useful in group- 
ing, specimens or vases. The 
foliage is deep dark green. 
Pyramidal Arhorvitac 
var. Hoveyi. Hovry’s Gold- 
en Arborvit/E. Somewhat re- 
sembling T. compacta , though not so dense, but useful in the same 
ways. Coloring beautiful light golden green. 
var. pyramidaHs. Pyramidal Arhorvita;. More dense than the 
American Arborvitae. A strong, rapid grower Its compact, slender 
column of dark green is ornamental as a lawn specimen for back- 
grounds and in groupings. Best tall-growing variety, 
var. Wareana ; syn., Sibirica. Siberian Arborvitae. An especi- 
ally valuable species for cold climates. Dense and shapely, medium 
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