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RctlnoHpora Hquarrosa Vcitchii. (Sec Pane 9.) 
THUJA occidentalis, var. Brinckerhoffi. Rrinckerhoffs 
Arbor-Pit,e. A distinct and exceedingly attractive 
variety, resembling the Siberian Arbor-Vita; in out¬ 
line and density, but of a charming golden yellow 
tint. During the spring months the young growth 
is specially noticeable and contrasts beautifully with 
the darker hue of other forms. It is quite hardy and 
reliable in the northern states, 
var. compacta. Parson's Arbor-Pi I re. A dwarf, 
compact form of rather slender growth and pale yel¬ 
lowish green color. In general appearance it differs 
from all other dwarf forms, and is a popular, 
reliable variety. 
var. conica tlensa. Dwarf Dense Arbor-Pitre. 
One of the best of the smaller bush-like Evergreens, 
with a conical outline. Of very compact growth, 
and dark green color. One of the most popular of 
the dwarf Arbor-Vines. 
var. ericoitles. Heath-Like Arbor-Vitas. Although 
merely a dwarf form of the American Arbor- Vine, 
with the first leaves of the species perpetuated—in 
other words, an arrest of vegetation—it is still a cu¬ 
rious and pretty little plant. It is of conical form, 
very dense, with linear, sharp-pointed leaves, 
changing to a dull, brownish red in winter, 
var. George Peabody. This is, without exception, 
the most conspicuous anti elegant of variegated or 
golden tinted Conifers. It seems to combine all the 
elements of success, being quite hardy and a rapid 
grower, having foliage plentifully marked with deep 
golden yt*llow. As iu all this class of trees, the 
early summer growth is much more beautiful, 
vnr. globosa. Globe-it ended Arbor-Pit,c. Another 
nl the popular dwarf forms, globular in outline and 
dense ill construction. It is a very pretty shade of 
green, needs no clipping, and is always reliable. 
THUJA occidentalis, var. Hackeri. Hacker's Dwarf 
Arbor-Pitte. This seedling from near, fiyramidalis 
is of an upright conical form, dark green in color, 
dwarf, and pleasing in appearance. One of the 
best for grouping and formal gardening. 
var. pumila. Booth's Dwarf Arbor-Pit,e. An ex¬ 
cellent dwarf variety, raised in a German collection. 
It makes a neat little bush, very dense and perfect 
in form, with innumerable small branchlets closely 
packed together. The outline is perfectly rounded 
and the color a fine shade of green. 
var. pyramidalis. Pyramidal Arbor-Pitas. A re¬ 
markably columnar form, with all the branches rig¬ 
idly erect; dark green, compact, very desirable. 
As conspicuous as the Irish Yew and much hardier 
than that popular English Evergreen. 
var. pyramidalis Douglasi. Douglas' Pyramidal 
Arbor-Pitre. A comparatively new and very dis¬ 
tinct variety from Waukegan, Illinois. Like the 
above, it is exceedingly erect in habit, very com¬ 
pact, and of a pleasing deep green color; perhaps 
more distinct than the old form and very popular. 
var. Siberica. Siberian Arbor-Pitas. This well- 
known popular variety is one of the most useful 
Evergreens for the northern states, combining as it 
does excessive hardiness, regular conical outline, 
and a peculiar dark green and remarkably dense 
foliage. Hedges or screens formed of it are es¬ 
pecially beautiful, and more attractive than those 
made from the species. 
var. Vervaeneana. Pernstone's Pariegaled Arbor- 
Pitas. A remarkably attractive kind, the foliage 
being beautifully marked with rich golden yellow 
spots. During early summer the young growth is 
tinted with the same bright hue, which changes in 
winter to a brownish orange. It is entirely hardy, a 
rapid grower, and very desirable. 
TSUGA. Hemlock 
A small genus of Evergreens frequently classed with 
the Spruces, although botanically distinct. The trees 
belonging to this group are all of remarkably graceful 
habit, and their foliage presents a more light and 
feathery appearance than that of either the Spruces or 
the Firs, to both of which they are closely allied. 
T. Canadensis. Hemlock Spruce. A well-known na¬ 
tive of the northern states, and among our most 
valued hardy Conifers. It is a tree of the largest 
size, of a regular conical form, with long, slender 
branches, drooping gracefully to the ground. The 
dark green foliage is remarkably pleasing, and the 
growth rapid in congenial soils. 
var. nana. Dwarf Hemlock. A curious dwarf 
form which is very much smaller in all its parts 
than the common Hemlock ; in fact, it is merely a 
little round-headed compact bush, very twiggy and 
deep green in color. Valuable for the shrubbery. 
T. Caroliniana. Carolina Hemlock . Found along the 
Alleghany mountain chain, mainly in North Caro¬ 
lina, and is comparatively a recent introduction into 
our collections of Conifers. It does not form so 
stately a tree as the preceding, but is even more 
graceful and elegant than that species, with lighter 
green foliage and perhaps a denser habit of growth. 
