PRIVET, JAPAN (Ligustrum japonicum)—A 
large shrub or small tree, with erect, spreading 
branches. Foliage broad, dark green; flowers 
creamy-white, fragrant, in erect loose panicles 
in spring, followed by blue-black berries in late 
summer. In Sections B and C this plant is only 
half hardy, sometimes being top-killed by ex- 
tremely low temperatures, but will come again 
in the spring. Is well adapted to mild climates 
and is used as an ornamental shade tree in the 
Coast country where it is trained to tree form. 
PRIVET, LODENSE (Ligustrum nanum compac- 
tum)—A very low, dense, compact grower; 
foliage dark green, turning bronze in fall. 
Suited for use in tubs or urns or for specimen 
plants. Also, see under Hedge. 
PRIVET, QUIHOU (Ligustrum quihoui)—Semi- 
evergreen; foliage small; creamy-white flowers 
in panicles at intervals throughout the summer. 
Also, called Summer or Everblooming Privet. 
PRIVET, WAXLEAF (Ligustrum lucidum com- 
pactum)—Leaves wax-like and dark shining 
green. A beautiful plant of erect, branching 
habit, with fragrant white flowers, being par- 
ticularly attractive in massed or group plant- 
ings. Will grow under same conditions as 
Japan Privet. 
ROSEMARY (Rosmarinus officinalis)—A shrub- 
by evergreen with gray-green foliage and blue 
flowers. An old aromatic shrub, effective in 
border or in clumps. 
SENISA, SILVERLEAF (Leucophyllum texan- 
um)—A native plant of Southwest Texas, of 
dense, bushy growth; foliage silvery-gray; red- 
dish-lavender flowers in profusion. Suited for 
mass or group planting’s or as single specimens. 
Not hardy beyond north central portion of Sec- 
tion A. 
Coniferous Evergreens 
ARBORVITAE, BAKER’S PYRAMIDAL (Riota 
bakeri)—A compact pyramidal plant. Foliage 
bright green without yellowish tinge. Excellent 
for specimen or group plantings, producing 
a symmetrical, tall, well-shaped plant. 
ARBORVITAE, BERCKMAN’S GOLDEN (Biota 
aurea nana)—Of dwarf, very compact growth, 
almost globular in shape as it attains maturity. 
Foliage yellowish-green, tipped with pure gold 
in spring and early summer. 
ARBORVITAE, BLUE GLOBE (Biota caesius)— 
Plants rather slender when young, but develop 
into globe shape, often being as broad as they 
are tall. Foliage feathery, steely-blue, and the 
plant does not brown in center as do some other 
sorts. Very attractive. 
ARBORVITAE, BONITA (Biota bonita)—A per- 
fect globe-shaped, dwarf growing plant of dark 
green color. Well suited for formal use and 
for urns. One of the prettiest of the dwarf 
varieties. 
ARBORVITAE, DIANA (Biota gracilis)—Semi- 
dwarf; globe shape; foliage soft, light green, 
but not golden. Beautiful for its formal, yet 
soft appearance. 
ARBORVITAE, EXCELSA (Biota excelsa)— 
Broad, compact grower with tapering top. 
Foliage a good green. One of the hardiest of 
the Oriental type and one of the most beautiful. 
ARBORVITAE, GOLDSPIRE (Biota aurea con- 
spicua)—Tall columnar growing. Foliage bright 
green, tipped golden yellow. Has bronzy tinge 
in winter. 
ARBORVITAE, GREEN COLUMN (Biota atro- 
virens) — Deep, dark green, and a stately, 
pyramidal grower. Symmetrical, compact, and 
with no tint of gold in the foliage. Most effec- 
tive and one of the best. 
ARBORVITAE, HUDGINS (Biota hudginsi)—A 
light, bluish-green in summer; foliage soft, 
fluffy. This variety is similar to Rosedale, but 
does not brown in center so much as does the 
Rosedale and it is more hardy. 
ARBORVITAE, MAYHEW’S GOLDEN (Biota 
mayhewiana)—-Of very compact growth, broad 
at base, rounded, almost globe-shaped, but 
narrower at top. Foliage a golden green almost 
all year, with brighter golden in spring. 
ARBORVITAE, MOONBEAM (Biota azurea)— 
Compact, rounded grower, with pointed top; 
foliage flat, -dark green, with silver sheen. One 
of the hardiest of the Chinese type. 
ARBORVITAE, NARROW COLUMN (Biota 
gracillimus)—The dark green foliage grows 
very upright and lies close to the main stem 
of the plant, forming a graceful, narrow column. 
Especially useful in formal plantings. 
ARBORVITAE, PIGMY (Biota pigmaeus)—The 
most.dwarf of all the Arborvitae we list. Some- 
what similar to Berckman’s in color and form; 
foliage bright golden-green in spring. 
ARBORVITAE, RAMSEY’S PYRAMIDAL (Biota 
ramseyi)—A beautiful pyramidal plant with 
dark green, cypress-like foliage which gives soft, 
attractive appearance. The plant is rather open 
when young, but grows more full and hand- 
some as it attains maturity. 
ARBORVITAE, YELLOW COLUMN (Biota 
elegantissima) — Tall, narrow pyramidal or 
columnar type with greenish-yellow foliage. 
Rather open plant, though may be made com- 
pact with shearing. Takes on bronzy-yellow 
cast in winter. 
CEDAR, CALIFORNIA INCENSE (Libocedrus 
decurrens)—A native of the mountains of Cali- 
fornia. A tall, narrow, columnar tree, even- 
tually attaining height of thirty feet or more. 
Foliage deep, lustrous green, dense and compact, 
resembling the foliage of the Arborvitaes. 
CEDAR, DEODAR (Cedrus deodara)—A tree of 
pyramidal habit, attaining great height. Foli- 
age dark bluish-green. Branches very spread- 
ing and with pendulous tips. A beautiful tree 
which is hardy over all the Southern States. 
CYPRESS, ARIZONA (Cupressus arizonica)—A 
tall growing evergreen, with horizontal 
branches, forming a pyramidal, open _ head. 
Foliage has the appearance of the Cedar and is 
of beautiful bluish-gray color. Particularly 
adapted to dry section. Rather difficult to 
transplant, but particularly hardy when once 
established and makes a beautiful specimen. 
May be kept sheared into tall columnar shape. 
CYPRESS, ITALIAN (Cupressus sempervirens) 
A tall, slender growing evergreen with erect 
branches, producing a narrow, very slender 
column. Foliage dark green with slight metallic 
tinge. Will not withstand extreme cold. 
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