. EYER(REEf#. The advantages of planting Evergreens are many, and no garden is complete without them. Every one admires the cheerful appearance of the homes of those who have improved their grounds in this way, and their properties always command higher prices. A garden sheltered by tall evergreen hedges will produce vegetables from one to two weeks earlier than an open field. Arborvitae, American (Thuya occidental is). Flat, light green foliage; excellent for screens and hedges. 2* to 8 feet. 50 cts. to $ each. Arborvitae, Compact (T. compacta). Oval-shaped, dwarf varietv ; desirable for
. EYER(REEf#. The advantages of planting Evergreens are many, and no garden is complete without them. Every one admires the cheerful appearance of the homes of those who have improved their grounds in this way, and their properties always command higher prices. A garden sheltered by tall evergreen hedges will produce vegetables from one to two weeks earlier than an open field. Arborvitae, American (Thuya occidental is). Flat, light green foliage; excellent for screens and hedges. 2* to 8 feet. 50 cts. to $ each. Arborvitae, Compact (T. compacta). Oval-shaped, dwarf varietv ; desirable for cemetery planting. 2i to 3 feet. $ each, $ per dozen. Arborvitae, George Peabody. Foliage yellowish green, .with bright golden Yellow tips; perfectly hardy. $ each. Arborvitae, Globe (T. globosa). Very dense and dwarf, forming a round ball without any trimming or training. 2 to 3 feet. 60 cts. each. Arborvitae, Golden- (Biota aurea). Foliage tipped bright yellow; a handsome compact grower. 1 to 2 feet, 75'cts. ; 3J feet, $ Arborvitae, New Golden (B. elegantissima). An ex- ceedingly pretty variety; tips of the young growth fine golden yellow; erect habit; desirable for lawns. 3 feet, $ ; 5 feet, Arborvitae, Hovey's Golden (T. Hoveyi). A golden variety of compact, globular habit. 3 to 4 feet. $ Arborvitae, Heath-Leaved (T. Tom Thumb). Avery dwarf variety, with soft, dark green foliage. 75 cts. each. Arborvitae, Pyramidal (T. pyramidalis). Erect, com- pact habit; for ornamental planting it is one of the best. 7 feet. $ each. Arborvitae, Plicate (T. plicata). Dark green; foliage has the appearance of being plaited. 60 cts. each. Arborvitae, Siberian (T. Siberica). Heavy, full foliage ; of compact habit; holds its color during winter, and bears trimming well. 4 to 5 feet. $ each. Arborvitae, Vervaine's (T. Vervaineana). A fine variegated variety ; green and yellow. 75 cts. each. Arborvitae, Weeping (B. filiformis pendula). A curious weeping t
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