. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. igog. The American Florist. 867. HOUSE OF NEW SEEDLING BEGONIA, GLORY OF CINCINNATI. Originated and Grown by J. A. Peterson. Cincinnati, O. but when the frost king reigns and the trees look bare and forlorn, the touch of nature that the evergreens impart is pleasing to the eye and comforting to the soul. They are a constant reminder that there will again be an awakening of nature. There is so much sentiment Interwoven with hor- ticulture that we could not, if we would, altogether banish it from business. But, view
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. igog. The American Florist. 867. HOUSE OF NEW SEEDLING BEGONIA, GLORY OF CINCINNATI. Originated and Grown by J. A. Peterson. Cincinnati, O. but when the frost king reigns and the trees look bare and forlorn, the touch of nature that the evergreens impart is pleasing to the eye and comforting to the soul. They are a constant reminder that there will again be an awakening of nature. There is so much sentiment Interwoven with hor- ticulture that we could not, if we would, altogether banish it from business. But, viewed as a mere business proposition, astute men, who cater to the public, have long realized that things, pleasing to the eye are good investments. Having thus out- lined the enjoyments and benefits to be derived from this order of fall and winter ornamentation, some sugges- tions are appropriate as to the best material. Boxwood (Buxus arborescens).—It must be acknowledged that the box- wood is very useful and has gained great favor for the purposes outlined above. A pyramidal tree in a tub, or a pair of them, one on each side of a large doorway or entrance, or a row on each side of a walk are last- ing and beautiful ornaments. The smaller sizes and dwarf varieties of boxwood can be used effectively in window or other boxes. It is doubt- ful if any tree or shrub now in gen- eral use for ornamental purposes has such a long record for usefulness as the boxwood. Fortunately our present day nurserymen and gardeners have found more and better ways to use it than by clipping it into shapes of horses, dogs, geese, etc., as did the old gardeners of Europe. Thuya (arborvitse).—T. occidentalis or American arborvitse is probably the best known of the many varieties of this evergreen. T. pyramidalis is another variety of striking appear- ance, while with those who desire variety in foliage T. Ellwangeriana is coming into general favor. It is of lower habit than T. pyramidalis but gracefu
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