ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT — Coniferous Evergreens 33 
Coniferous Evergreens 
We believe that we may claim to grow the largest and most varied stock of these plants in the Southern 
states, and especially of such varieties as are best adapted to this climate. The collection of Biotas and 
Cupressinæ, etc., comprises many new and 
valuable varieties. 
Most of these plants are grown in pots 
from the time they are propagated, or during 
part of the year in open ground, and potted off 
in fall, 
Biotas and Retinosporas, which always 
form a mass of fibrous roots, are grown in open 
ground, but lifted for shipment with the roots 
in a ball of earth, which reduces the loss in 
transplanting. We would again urge the 
necessity of planting small, healthy pot-grown 
plants in preference to larger specimens, which 
can only be furnished from open ground, and 
with these there is always connected some risk 
in transplanting. We append the height the 
different varieties may be expected to attain. 
The best seasons for transplanting are from 
November to December, and from February to 
March. 
Prices for plants grown in 4- and 5-inch pots, 
or from open ground, 50 cts. each. 
10 plants, our selection of varieties, $4. 
We can supply fine specimen plants of many 
varieties at $1 to $10 each, according to size. 
ARBORVITZE 
ASIATIC SECTION 
Plants from open ground 
Biota aurea (Golden Arborvite). 6 to 8 feet. 
This has a golden tint with the green. It 
makes a dwarf, rounded growth. 12 to 15 
inches, 35 cts. each, $3 for 10; 18 to 20 inches, 
50 cts.; 24 to 30 inches, 75 cts. 
BIOTA JAPONICA FILIFORMIS AT FRUITLAND. 
BIOTA AUREA NANA AT FRUITLAND. 
Biota aurea nana. The most popular of all Biotas, 
A new variety, which originated in our grounds. Of 
very dwarf and compact habit; a perfect gem for 
small gardens or cemetery lots. [t far surpasses the 
old Biota aurea where a very dwarf tree is desired. 
Plants ro to 12 inches high, 50 cts. each, $4 for 10; 
18 inches, 75 cts. each, $6 for 10; 24 to 30 inches, 
fine specimens, $1 each, $8 for ro. 
Biota aurea conspicua. Another new variety of simi- 
lar origin. Growth more erect than the Aurea; foli- 
age intense gold, some of its branches being of a solid 
metallic tint, others suffused with green. Plants 18 
to 20 inches high, 50 cts. each, $4 for 10; 24 to 30 
inches, 75 cts. each, $6 for 10; 3 to 4 feet, $1 each. 
Biota aurea pyramidalis. Of erect and symmetrical 
growth, compact, and of golden hue. The original 
plant, new standing in our grounds, measures 15 feet 
in height and is 14 years old. Plants 18 to 20 inches, 
so cts. each, $4 for 10; 24 to 30 inches, 75 cts. each. 
NOTE.—The three last described subvarieties were selected from a 
hat of 10,000 seedlings, and are of transcendent value. 
Biota semper aurea. A beautiful variety, more 
golden than Aurea; it retains its bright golden hue. 
Ultimate height, 8 to ro feet. 35 and 50 cts. 
Biota Japonica filiformis. A new Japanese variety, 
with thread-like foliage ; of compact habit. We con- 
sider this one of the most distinct and desirable novel- 
ties, and it is becoming a great favorite. Well suited 
for cemeteries. Will probably attain a height of 10 
to 12 feet. Fine plants, 12 to 15 inches, 50 cts. each, 
$4 for 10; 18 to 24 inches, 75 cts. each, $6 for 10. 
