Ornamental Trees, Flowering Shrubs, Etc. 
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CHAMAECYPARIS pisifera, var. plumosa. 
Plume-Like Retinospora. A small tree, 15 
or 20 feet high^ but only a garden form of 
some species in Japan. It forms a very 
dense-growing large bush of conical habit, 
bears the shears well, and is certainly a great 
addition to our cultivated dwarf Conifers. 
Branchlets numerous and feathery, with deep 
green ieayes. 
var. plumosa aurea. Golden Plume-Like 
Retinospora. Without doubt one of the most 
striking and desirable little Evergreens for 
our climate. Habit of growth similar to pre¬ 
ceding, but with its terminal shoots and 
young foliage of a bright golden yellow tint. 
Very distinct, hardy, and useful for group¬ 
ing. Should be frequently pruned, 
var. squarrosa Veitchi. Veitch’s Retinos¬ 
pora. There are two very distinct forms 
grown under this name, of which Veitch’s 
is the better in every way. A beautiful 
heath-like plant, with sharp-pointed, sil¬ 
very foliage, and of a compact pyramidal 
growth, several feet in height. With 11s it 
is entirely hardy, and very different from all 
of the other Japanese Conifers. Frequent 
shearing improves the form and never 
injures the growth of the plant. 
TAXUS. Yew 
Unfortunately this attractive genus of Ever¬ 
greens is not so reliable in our climate as we 
might wish, but when duly sheltered and in proper 
soil, the different species frequently attain good size 
and become among the most delightful of large shrubs. 
For grouping as well as formal gardening, they arc 
especially adapted, and as they bear free pruning 
their value is greatly enhanced. 
T. adpressa. Flat-Headed Yew. Perhaps the hardiest 
and most attractive of the genus, forming large bushes 
S or 10 feet high. It is said to be a native of Japan, 
although its origin is involved in mystery. How¬ 
ever, 7'. adpressa is certainly very distinct from any 
other Yew, with ovate leaves of very dark green. 
The form is tabular and the branches spreading. 
T. baccata. Common, or English Yew. An old and 
popular Evergreen that is not altogether reliable in 
exposed situations. Of very slow growth, but in time 
attains the height of a small tree. Very bushy, with 
rich dark glossy green foliage and spreading habit. 
It is of undoubted value for cemetery planting and 
fine for "topiary work,” as well as for lawn plant¬ 
ing on the outer edge of groups of large Conifers, 
var. aurea. Golden Yew. A remarkably conspicu¬ 
ous and elegant form, of low, bushy habit and rea¬ 
sonably hardy. The margins and tips of the leaves 
are a rich golden yellow tint during the growing 
season. Fine for grouping with other dwarfish 
Evergreens. 
var. erecta (strictai. Erect Yew. A very popular 
variety, entirely hardy, with slender branches grow¬ 
ing erect, and densely clothed with small deep green 
foliage. Said to be raised from seed of the Irish 
Yew, but more reliable than that form, 
var. fasligiata. Irish Yew. This remarkably fas- 
tigiate form of the English Yew is rich dark glossy 
green, reasonably hardy in favorable locations, and 
always a conspicuous and attractive variety. It is 
well adapted for cemetery planting, occupying but 
little room, and requiring no clipping to preserve 
its shape. 
Retinosporn plumosa aurea. 
TAXUS baccata, var. nana. Dwarf Yew. This pecu¬ 
liar li,ttle sport from the type makes a low bush, 
spreading somewhat and retaining its special char¬ 
acter without clipping. The foliage is small, and 
of a deeper tint than the species. Altogether it 
makes a desirable little Evergreen, especially for 
gardens of contracted area. 
T. Canadensis. American Yew. It is questionable 
whether this very distinct shrub is a species or merely 
a form of the common Yew. Its habit is straggling, 
or, in some instances prostrate, with deep green fob 
age. Clipping is a necessity to preserve a globular 
shape. 
var. aurea. Golden American Yew. One of the 
most charming of the family, with distinct deep yel¬ 
low variegation on the margins of the leaves and 
young twigs. It is as hardy as the type and not 
difficult to grow in any situation, although it prefers 
a well-drained soil and sheltered locality. Especially 
beautiful in spring. 
THUJA. Western Arbor-Vitse 
The Arbor-Vittes of North America are very dis¬ 
tinct from those of the Old World in many essential 
points. Our plants are more hardy, grow larger, and 
arc adapted to a greater variety of purposes than the 
Biota varieties, of which a list is also given on page 
5. For hedging they are cheap, grow quickly, and 
bear the shears well. The species as well as the 
numerous garden forms are specially adapted for orna¬ 
mental planting. 
T. occidentalis. American Arbor-Film. This well- 
known tree is a native of the northern portion of 
our continent, is entirely hardy in all situations, and 
not particular in regard to soils. It forms a dense 
tree, from 25 to 50 feet high, growing in an erect 
conical form, and is of rapid growth. No Ever¬ 
green bears the shears with less injury than this. 
