Misc. Pub. 303, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture 



PLATE 17 



A, Juniperus horizontalis. Like other junipers, this species can grow on very difficult sites, but develops 

 slowly. The mat-forming habit enhances its value as soil coyer. B, J. monosperma. As with other 

 southwestern junipers, this form provides excellent cover for soil and wildlife and an important food for 

 birds and mammals. C, J. monosperma. The cherrystone juniper, besides itself producing valuable 

 wildlife food, often serves as host to a mistletoe that bears a berry very attractive to small birds. 



