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TAXUS CUSPIDATA (Japanese Yew). A well known tree, very 
hardy, good foliage throughout the year. A great favorite among 
yews and always desirable for landscaping purposes. 
THUYA OCCIDENTALIS (American Arborvitae). Native New 
Brunswick and Manitoba to North Carolina and Illinois. An old 
standard favorite, grows in compact form, narrow pyramidal in 
shape and attaining a height of 60 feet. Withstands low degrees 
of temperature, makes fine, low hedges or taller windbreaks. A 
tree that has always been justly esteemed. Evergreen conifer. 
THUYA OCCIDENTALIS AUREO-VARIEGATA (Goldspot arbor- 
vitae). Evergreen conifer. A rapid growing tree, very desirable for 
specimen or mass planting. The foliage is beautifully sprinkled 
through with gold, not too much, but just enough to give the tree 
an aspect of cheerfulness on the darker days of the year. Possesses 
delightful freshness and color throughout the seasons. Planted in 
rows or hedges, either trimmed or untrimmed. It is a most satis- 
factory tree. 
THUYA OCCIDENTALIS ERICOIDES (Heath Retinospora). A very 
dense dwarf conifer seldom attaining a height of more than 3 or 4 
feet. Has soft foliage and is perfectly hardy in the northern states. 
Its seasonal changes of color are fine, particularly in the winter 
season when it takes on an unusual and delightful violet hue. 
Equally good for specimen or mass plantings, and for rockeries, 
borders and edgings it has few peers. We cannot say too much 
for this gem of rock and garden. Very hardy. 
THUYA OCCIDENTALIS LUSTRA (George Peabody Arborvitae). 
A golden arborvitae of superior merit. It is a broad pyramid in 
form and shapely in type of growth. Has bright golden foliage, 
mingled with foliage the shade of old gold, producing an effective 
changing color scheme, varying with the point of view. A decidedly 
ornamental tree when rightly planted. Medium size. 
THUYA OCCIDENTALIS NANA (Little Globe Arborvitae). A dwarf 
of regular form. Foliage upright and grows in thick heavy layers, 
appearing to be packed together; and of good bright green color. 
Low growing, a mature tree reaching a height of 2 feet and spread 
of 3 feet, and presenting an aged appearance. Desirable wherever 
dwarfs are needed. 
THUYA OCCIDENTALIS PYRAMIDALIS (Pyramidal Arborvitae). A 
most desirable arborvitae of narrow columnar growth, dense and 
compact without trimming. Very hardy and a favorite in almost 
any planting. Planted in groups it produces a most impressive 
alpine effect. In situations where effective hedges are desired 
requiring but little space, Pyramidal Arborvitae has no counter- 
part. The hedge becomes a solid wall of green from 4 to 20 feet 

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in height and occupies no more than 2 feet in width. For hedges 
trees should be planted 12 feet apart. No pruning is needed other 
than topping. A Pyramidal Arborvitae hedge requires scarcely 
any care. 
THUYA OCCIDENTALIS PYRAMIDALIS HILLI (Hill Pyramidal Ar- 
borvitae). Same as above except that tree grows somewhat thicker 
and remains greener during winter season. 
THUYA OCCIDENTALIS UMBRACULIFERA (Cushion Arborvitae). 
Dwarf conifer seldom attaining a height of more than 2 feet; um- 
brella shaped, dense foliage, good green color. Hardy and rare. 
THUYA OCCIDENTALIS WAREANA (Ware Arborvitae). Sometimes 
called Siberian Arborvitae, which name it bears well because of 
ruggedness and adaptability to cold climes. A tree of close, com- 
pact and heavy foliage, which holds its deep green color of 
slightly bluish cast throughout the year. Symmetrical and conical 
in habit of growth. Not too large growing, being just out of the 
dwarf group, and shapely, making it desirable for ornamental 
plantings. Evergreen conifer. 
THUYA ORIENTALIS AUREA NANA (Berckmans Golden Arbor- 
vitae), Doubtless the most popular dwarf, Golden Arborvitae known. 
Almost globe shaped, very compact, foliage vertical and bright 
gold. Very formal in appearance. Being a universal favorite and 
hardy, there are few plantings in which it cannot be used to 
advantage. It always adds tone and color. Evergreen conifer. 
THUYA ORIENTALIS ELEGANTISSIMA (Yellow Column Arborvitae). 
A broad pyramidal, golden tree, formal in shape and reaching a 
height of 8 to 10 feet. The foliage very closely resembles that of 
Berckmans Golden Arborvitae. One of the best of the upright types 
of golden trees. Hardy. 
THUYOPSIS DOLABRATA (False Arborvitae). Sometimes called 
Elkhorn because of the interesting and peculiar shape of the 
branchlets. It has heavy, light green foliage of mottled effect. 
Pyramidal in form, of Oriental origin and regarded as one of the 
most beautiful of Oriental conifers. Since it is different, it gives 
an added interest and beauty to garden plantings. Hardy. 
TSUGA CANADENSIS (Canada Hemlock). Native New Brunswick, 
Wisconsin and south to Alabama. A well-known conifer of grace- 
ful, pleasing habit of growth, and regarded by some landscape 
architects as one of the best of conifers. Perfectly hardy, with- 
standing low temperature without injury to tree or foliage. Fo- 
liage is heavy and attractive, needles are short. Is naturally 
broadly pyramidal in form but can be grown to a rounded head, 
and lends itself well to pruning into hedges. 
VIBURNUM (Snowball). The viburnums are upright mostly, rather 
large shrubs with usually medium-sized deciduous foliage and 
white to purplish flowers in showy clusters, followed by berry- 
like red, dark blue or black fruit. The viburnum ranks among the 
most valuable ornamental shrubs. Besides showy flowers and 
decorative fruits they possess handsome foliage which mostly 
assumes a bright fall coloring. The plants are of good habit. 
Deciduous. Well suited for borders of shrubberies or plantings 
along roads, and as showy specimens on the lawn. 

V. Opulus Sterile. Common Snowball. 
V. Carlesi. 4 ft. high; pink and white flowers early in spring; 
deliciously fragrant. 
V. Burkwoodi. 4 to 6 ft. high; similar to Carlesi only faster grow- 
ing and almost evergreen. 
V. Tomentosum (Japanese Snowball). 8 ft. 
fruit red, changing to bluish black. 
VIBURNUM RYTIDOPHYLLUM (Leatherleaf Viburnum). Native of 
China. The leaves are rough, evergreen, large and thick, having 
a pleasing leathery appearance. Flowers yellowish white in enor- 
mous 8-inch clusters. Is the hardiest and at the same time one of 
the most distinct and handsomest species of the genus, with its 
bold foliage and the large clusters of flowers and fruit. Fruit first 
red, finally changing to shining black. 
VIBURNUM TINUS (Laurustinus). Rapid growing, hardy, broad- 
leafed evergreen, somewhat laurel-like in growth. Large clusters 
of pink and white flowers all winter. 
VIBURNUM TINUS LUCIDUM (Shining Laurustinus). This, like most 
viburnums, has good foliage. The leaves are evergreen, large and 
glossy. Strong grower. Large flowers, clusters in great profusion. 
Hardy. 
WINTER CREEPER (See Euonymus). 
WEIGELIA (See Diervilla). 
YEW (See Taxus). 
high; flowers white, 
