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R. squarrosa (Squarrose-leaved J. C.). One of the choicest oi lawn trees, of 
dense, irregular growth, and with silvery foliage. The leaves are arranged in spirals, 
and are very soft and pleasing to the touch. The whole plant is extremely graceful 
in outline, and retains its lower branches well. One of the best. Should be pro¬ 
tected from the strong February and March sun by shading with branches. 
50 cents to $1.50 each. 
Taxus baccata (Common European Yew). Large bush or tree, slow growing, with 
short stem and very bushy head, densely branched, thickly covered with drooping, 
sombre green leaves. Suitable for clipping into artificial forms. Sometimes browned 
in winter. 75 cents each - 
T. baccata elegantissima (Elegant Yew). Light straw color, especially in June, 
more of a dark green toward fall; browns sometimes in winter, but scarcely ever kills. 
Very rich and effective in color. Resembles T. aurea. $1.00 each. 
T. baccata fastigata (Irish Yew). Peculiarly upright in growth, like a bundle of 
closely-packed branches ; deep blackish-green foliage ; very beautiful and valuable. 
$1.00 each. 
T. baccata fastigata aurea (Golden Irish Yew). Leaves green in the centre 
and margined with yellow. $1.50 each. 
Thuja Occidentalis (Arbor Vitae). Our well-known native Cedar so much used 
for hedges. Of conical, rapid growth, and much beauty. We have beautiful single 
specimens of this tree known as American Arbor Vitae. 25, 75 cents, $1.00 each. 
T. Occidentalis Bothii. A fine dwarf variety ; round and regular in shape. 
75 cents each. 
T. Occidentalis gaucascana. A fine, green-tinted variety. $1.00 each. 
T. Occidentalis compacta (Parson’s Arbor Vitse). A globe or hemisphere of 
light-green foliage ; little ; open in growth: 75 cents each. 
T. E11 wangeriana (Tom Thumb Arbor Vitse). It is remarkable for its dwarf and 
symmetrical shape ; well adapted for lawns in small gardens. 75 cents each. 
T. Little Gem (Douglas’ Arbor Vitse). New; very dwarf and compact; foliage 
a beautiful dark green. $1.00 each. 
T. Lobbi. One of the most distinct and valuable of American evergreens ; the foliage is 
bright, glossy-green, which is retained through the winter months. The habit of the 
tree is graceful and elegant. 75 cents to $1.00 each. 
T. Peabody’s Golden. Compact growth and bright foliage, which is permanent through 
the year. Best of the golden forms. 50 cents to $1.00 each. 
T. Sibirica (Siberian Arbor Vitae). The best of all the genus for this country; 
exceedingly hardy, keeping color well in winter ; growth compact and pyramidal; 
makes an elegant lawn tree ; of great value for ornament, screens, and hedges. 
50 cents to $1.00 each. 
T. Vervseneana. This sort has a foliage of a fine golden hue. 
75 cents ; extra fine specimens, $1.50 each. 
Thujopsis borealis (Cupressus Nutkaensis). Vigorous, erect, regularly furnished 
with spreading, curved branches and flexible branchlets, which droop at the tips and 
are of a silvery glaucous tint. $1.00 to $2.00 each. 
T. dolobrata (Hatchet-leaved T.). Vigorous, horizontal branches, which are pendu¬ 
lous at the extremities ; flattened leaves. $1.00 to $2.00 each. 
T. dolobrata variegata (Variegated T.). Foliage very attractive, of a bright green 
above and silvery white beneath, clasping the stem closely, and giving it a peculiar 
effect; the branchlets being flat, make it look like Lycopodium. $1.00 to $2.00 each. 
Larger specimens of the above Evergreens at prices according to size. 
