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Evergreens 
Evergreens of all kinds give a feeling of richness to the culti¬ 
vated landscape, as foliage plants, they have come to be con¬ 
sidered as the most beautiful and choice of woody plants. In 
winter months, contrasted with the white snow and the gray or 
leafless twig, the dark green of the conifers suggest warmth and 
cheer to the home. In summer their heavier dark green against the 
broad paler leafage of deciduous trees suggest shade and coolness. 
Their suggestions of physical comfort at both extremes of the 
year make evergreens particularly desirable near the dwellings 
of man. The many different forms and types make it possible to 
secure varieties appropriate for any planting. A special use in 
modern planting for conifers of low or medium size is for foun¬ 
dation and entrance plantings, to connect house and walls with 
yard or lawn and topography, somethings more permanent in ap¬ 
pearance than salvia or deutzia is often needed and no planting 
is complete without evergreens when things are bleak and dreary 
in the winter. It takes time to properly grow evergreens. We, 
by frequent transplanting, root prune, and stake our evergreens so 
they develop into shapely trees with a compact root system so 
necessary for successful transplanting. They are dug with a ball 
of earth and wrapped in burlap, and are not confused with quick 
growing, cheap seedling stock offered by some nurseries and de¬ 
partment stores. Evergreens should be watered heavily (not 
sprinkled) during the dry weather the first year and dry spells in 
soaking twice a week is far better than daily sprinkling. 
Arbor Vitae 
winter. A thorough 
American Arbor Vitae (Thuya occidentalis) . The most popular of the Arbor Vitae. It may be cut to 
any height or form desired and for that reason leads all evergreens for hedging purposes in the North. 
Splendid for foundation plantings where a tree of its size is desired. Hardy and dependable i 11 almost 
any location. A moist location preferred. Usually grows bushy at the bottom and tapers toward the top. 
Foliage very soft and flexible and of fine, deep green color. 15 to 20 ft. is the usual height attained. 
Pyramidal A.rbor Vitae (Thuya occidentalis pyramidalis) . The most compact and erect of the 
entire species, forming a solid pyramid of green that retains its slender shape without shearing. The 
branchlet tips are sometimes cockscomb-like, dark green with lighter tips. Reaches a height of from 
12 to 15 ft. 
Cedar 
Berkman’s Golden Arbor Vitae (Orientalis aurea nana). Compact 
and bushy arborvitae, lovely green with rich, golden tipped foliage. 
This Arborvitae adds quality and character to all plantings, and in 
the better plantings all over the South it is always used extensively. 
Chinese Arbor Vitae (Thuja orientalis). This has the typical 
pressed foliage of the Arbor Vitae family, but is inclined to branch 
erect forming in ‘‘folds’’ about the stems of the plant. It is different 
from the other varieties in character of growth and appearance. It 
grows very rapidly and can be used where mass effect is wanted, as 
a specimen or in a hedge. It shears especially well and it is often 
necessary to prune it to make it real compact as it is inclined to grow 
open. 
Globe Arbor Vitae (Thuya occidentalis globosa). A dwarf, bushy 
evergreen that grows naturally in a rounded, ball like form, bushy and 
compact. Keeps its shape without extra attention. Splendid for 
foundation plantings, tubs and low borders. One of the best all round 
semiformal dwarfs. Good color. 
Gold Spire Arbor Vitae (Thuya orientalis aura conspicua) . A beau¬ 
tiful pyramidal shaped arbor vitae with bright golden tip foliage for 
use in ornamental plantings to add color and distinction. Does not 
brown in winter. 
Rosedale Arbor Vitae. A round, rather pyramidal blue green arbor 
vitae of great beauty. Grows fast and makes lovely specimen plants. 
Geo. Peabody Arbor Vitae (Thuja occidentalis lutea). This variety 
is similar to the American Arbor Vitae, except that the foliage is 
golden when exposed to the direct rays of the sun. It is by far the 
best of the American Golden types. 
Siberian Arbor Vitae (Thuja occidentalis wareana). This is a small 
globe variety and its unusually dark green color makes it very useful. 
It is the darkest green of all the American Arbor Vitaes. It can be 
sheared to a perfect globe though if left develop naturally it is oblong. 
Cedar (Cedrus deodara). A magnificent and stately evergreen of 
towering pyramidal form from the Himalaya Mountains. This is the 
South’s most beautiful evergreen, often mistaken for Colorado Blue 
Spruce. One of the most handsome evergreens for planting on the 
lawn as specimen. Foliage beautiful silvery green, drooping grace¬ 
fully at tips. 
