THUYA. Arborvitae 
One of the most useful of all evergreens, and very widely planted. The 
forms differ in habit of growth and color of foliage, but they are equally good 
growers, transplant well and thrive in most soils. In addition to this they are 
extremely hardy. As a class they cannot be too highly recommended. 
T. occidentalis. American Arborvitas. (Mr) Our well-known native 
cedar ; pyramidal growth, thick foliage ; a useful sort for specimens, and, as it 
permits severe pruning, makes an excellent hedge. Extremely hardy, trans¬ 
plants easily, and will grow in wet soils. 
T. occidentalis, var. aurea. George Peabody’s Arborvitre. (M r) 
Similar in form to T. occidentalis; foliage of a clear, lasting golden yellow. 
One of the best golden evergreens. 
T. occidentalis, var. compacta. Compact Arborvitae. (VD s) Adense- 
growing, globular form ; foliage light grayish green. 
T. occidentalis, var. ericoides. Heath-leaved Arborvitae. (D s) A 
bushy form with soft, small grayish green foliage, much resembling Retinospora 
ericoides. Distinct from other Arborvitaes. 
T. occidentalis, var. filifolia. Fern-like Arborvitae. ( M m) A form 
with crested foliage. 
T. occidentalis, var. globosa. Globe Arborvitae. (VD s) A globe- 
shaped sort; good light green foliage. 
T. occidentalis, var. Hoveyi. Hovey’s Golden Arborvitae. ( Ds) A 
dense, conical bush with light, golden green foliage. 
T. occidentalis, var. Little Gem. Douglas’ Arborvitfe. (VD s) A very 
dense-growing variety, globe-shaped. Foliage a beautiful dark green. 
T. occidentalis, var. Lobbi. Lobb’s Arborvitae. (M v) One of the 
most distinct of American evergreens. The foliage is of a rich bright glossy 
green color, which is retained throughout the year. The habit of the tree is 
graceful and elegant. 
T. occidentalis, var. pyramidalis. Pyramidal Arborvitae. (Mr) The 
most fastigiate of Arborvitaes. A compact grower, with dense branches and 
thick, dark green foliage. A rich and unusually attractive variety; very useful 
where columnar effects are desired. 
T. occidentalis, var. Queen Victoria. Silver-tipped Arborvitae. (Mm) 
A tall, pyramidal grower. The edges of the foliage arc tipped with white. 
T. occidentalis, var. Sibirica. See Wareana. 
T. occidentalis, var. Tom Thumb. (VD s) A variety of remarkably 
slow, compact growth and symmetrical habit. 
T. occidentalis Vervaeneana. Vervaene’s Arborvitae. (Sm) Of smaller, 
denser habit than the type. Branchlets slender, with handsome foliage varie¬ 
gated with yellow, in winter sometimes bronze. 
T. occidentalis Wareana. Siberian Arborvitae. (M v) A pyramidal 
tree, lower and denser than the type, with stouter branchlets; heavy foliage of 
bright grayish green. Extremely hardy and useful. 
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