RETINISPORA, continued 
Filifera aurea (Golden Thread-branched Japa¬ 
nese Cypress). A golden variety of the above. Forms 
a veritable shower of gold. Probably the best of all 
golden conifers for the climate of the Central and 
Atlantic States. With respect to width, it grows 
taller than R. filifera. 1 to IK ft., $2.50; IK to 
2 ft., $3; 2 to 2K ft., $3.50; 3 to 4 ft., $5.50. 
Sciadopitys (Umbrella Pine) 
VERTICILLATA (Japanese Umbrella Pine). A 
very distinct and ornamental Japanese evergreen ot 
slow growth, with glossy green foliage arranged in 
umbrella-like whorls. IK to 2 ft., $3.50; 2 to 
2K ft., $5; 2 to 3 ft., $7.50; 3K to 4 ft., $10. 
OBTUSA (Japanese Cypress). Dark green, hori¬ 
zontal, fernlike, flattened filaments, more or less 
pendulous; very graceful. 2 to 3 ft., $4; 3 to 4 ft., $7.50. 
Obtusa aurea. Golden feathery foliage; one of 
the finest Retinisporas. 1 to IK ft., $2; 2K to 
3 ft., $3.50. 
Obtusa Crippsii (Cripps* Golden Cypress). 
Dwarf, irregular, upright habit; the most beautiful 
golden Retinispora. 1 to 1K ft., $2; IK to 2 ft., 
S3; 2 to 2K ft., $4. 
Obtusa gracilis. Small, dark foliage, giving 
frond-like appearance to ends of branches; slightly 
pendulous; used for dwarfing. IK to 2 ft., $2; 
2 to 2K ft., $4; 2K to 3 ft., $6. 
Obtusa nana (Tiny Hinoki Cypress). Another 
unique little gem, companion for the dwarf spruces; 
rich, deep green foliage. Valuable for use in rock- 
gardens and Japanese gardens. 9 in., $2; 1 ft., $3; 
IK ft., $5.50. 
Obtusa pygmaea. A very dwarf form, with hori¬ 
zontal, almost creeping branches and beautiful, 
deep green foliage. Valuable for use in rock- 
gardens and Japanese gardens. 10 x 10 in., $2.50; 
15 x 15 in., $4. 
PISIFERA (Pea-fruited Japan Cypress). A hand¬ 
some, upright tree, with feathery, light green foliage; 
branches long and somewhat pendulous at the end. 
IK to 2 ft., $2; 2K to 3 ft., $2.50; 3 to 4 ft., $3.50; 
4 to 5 ft., $6. 
Pisifera aurea (Golden Pea-fruited Japan Cy¬ 
press). A golden yellow form of the above. IK to 
2 ft., $2; 2K to 3 ft., $2.50; 3 to 4 ft., $4; 4 to 
5 ft., $6.50. 
PLUMOSA aurea (Golden Plume-like Japanese 
Cypress). A small tree; foliage, bright yellow, dis¬ 
posed in numerous feathery branches. This ever¬ 
green should be kept compact by trimming. Do not 
place it in an exposed situation. IK to 2 ft., $2; 
2K to 3 ft., $4; 3 to 4 ft., $5. 
Plumosa sulphurea (R . fiavescens). Very com¬ 
pact, pyramidal-shaped tree with a sulphur-yellow 
tint. Fine as a border plant for taller evergreens. 
1 to IK ft., $2; IK to 2 ft., $3.50. 
SQUARROSA (Silver Cypress). Densely 
branched tree, with feathery spreading branches; 
foliage silvery blue, soft, and dense. Remarkably 
effective when used with other evergreens of deeper 
color. This evergreen, when planted in a sheltered 
position and allowed to grow without trimming, 
makes a beautiful specimen of not too stiff lines. 
When sheared, it makes a dense evergreen that can 
be kept at any height desired. IK to 2 ft., $2; 
2K to 3 ft., $3.50; 3K to 4 ft., $5; 4K to 5 ft., $6. 
Taxus (Yew) 
The Yews are very desirable evergreens, usually 
small to medium size, and slow-growing, producing 
insignificant flowers followed by showy, Derry-like 
red fruits. Their large, blackish green foliage makes 
a fine contrast with other evergreens. A moderately 
moist and shady situation best suits them. 
BACCATA repandens (Spreading English Yew). 
A very hardy variety with long, dark green foliage. 
Low, spreading habit, rarely over 4 feet high. Val¬ 
uable for rock-gardens and Japanese gardens. 
15x18 in., $4; IK *2 ft., $5; 2K x 3 ft., $8. 
CANADENSIS (Canadian Yew). This is the so- 
called Ground Hemlock of northern woods. Shrub 
with wide-spreading, slender branches of an upright 
nature; showy deep crimson fruit appearing the 
first of August; dark green foliage assumes in winter 
a reddish tint. Hardy to Canada. 12 to 15 in. x 
12 to 15 in., $2; 15 to 18 in. x 15 to 18 in., $2.50. 
CUSPIDATA^ (Japanese Yew). Forms a broad, 
spreading bush, in time 10 feet high and broad; re¬ 
sembles the bush forms of the English Yew. This 
species and its varieties given below are the only 
Yews which are absolutely hardy in central New 
Hampshire and in Minneapolis, Minn. Makes the 
best possible evergreen hecige for the New England 
states. 1 to IK ft., $3.75; IK to 2 ft., $5. 
Cuspidata brevifolia. A dwarf, more spreading 
form, eventually making a mass 10 feet broad or 
more, and only 3 or 4 feet high. The foliage is very 
dark. 1 ft., $3.75; IK ft., $5; 2K ft., $9; 3 ft., $10. 
Cuspidata capitata. Much like the foregoing, 
but instead of being so spreading, carries a center 
leader, making a bushlike tree. IK to 2 ft., $4; 
2K to 3 ft., $7. 
Thuya (Arbor vitae) 
A group of useful, hardy evergreens of various 
forms, especially desirable for formal gardening as 
they can easily be clipped to any shape and for this 
reason are almost indispensable. These evergreens 
are able to withstand normal city conditions. 
OCCIDENTALIS (American Arborvitac). A tree 
of pyramidal outline. Foliage bright green, assuming 
tones of brown and bronze in winter. Used exten¬ 
sively for hedges and screens. 2 to 2K ft-, $1.50; 
3 to 3K ft., $2; 4 to 4K ft., $3; 5 ft., $4; 5K to 
6 ft., $5. 
Occidentalis globosa (Globe Arborvitse). Dwarf; 
forms an almost perfect ball without shearing; foli¬ 
age warm brown-green in winter. Adapted for win¬ 
dow-boxes. 12-in. diam., $1.50; 15-in. diam., $2. 
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