. The Book of gardening; a handbook of horticulture. Gardening; Horticulture. 5°° THE BOOK OF excellent rock-garden Conifer, and very attractive in winter on account of its violet foliage. It is very distinct, of neat growth, and thoroughly hardy. J. S. prostrata, from the Rocky Mountains, is of trailing habit, and well suited for covering banks. J. S. tamariscifolia is a pleasing variety, of dwarf habit, with bluish- green leaves. It rarely exceeds ift. in height, and may be used with excellent results as a permanent edging to beds planted with dwarf-growing shrubs. J. S. variegat
. The Book of gardening; a handbook of horticulture. Gardening; Horticulture. 5°° THE BOOK OF excellent rock-garden Conifer, and very attractive in winter on account of its violet foliage. It is very distinct, of neat growth, and thoroughly hardy. J. S. prostrata, from the Rocky Mountains, is of trailing habit, and well suited for covering banks. J. S. tamariscifolia is a pleasing variety, of dwarf habit, with bluish- green leaves. It rarely exceeds ift. in height, and may be used with excellent results as a permanent edging to beds planted with dwarf-growing shrubs. J. S. variegata is similar in habit to the type, but the young leaves, and a portion of the young growths, are creamy- white. It is a pretty ;-garden shrub, espe- cially when planted in the shade. J. sphcBrica (/. Fortunei), introduced from North- ern China by Mr. R. For- tune in 1846, is of upright, elegant habit, distinct, and attractive. J. S. glauca (/. Sheppardi) is a glaucous- leaved form of the last named, and very showy in winter. /. thurifera (Spanish Juniper) is an old occupant of our gardens, having been introduced from Spain in 1752. It has an erect, slender trunk, and short ascending branches, covered with small grey leaves, and is very • conspicuous when laden with its crops of black berries. It is well adapted for small gardens. J. virginiana (Red Cedar) is indigenous to North-East America, and was introduced into this country in 1664. It is a charming tree of pyramidal or conical habit, often reaching a height of 40ft. Its short branches and numerous drooping branchlets are furnished with rich green leaves. J. v. aurea, though not so free in growth as the type, is very ornamental; its young shoots and leaves are yellow, but it is only when planted in a rather shady spot that its true character is maintained.' /. v. compacta is very compact, free in growth, and excellent for small gardens. J. v. glauca is a charming variety, distinct, and of good growth; the slender branch
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