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PICE A (Spruce) 



canadensis. White Spruce. One of our finest native conifers. It 

 is of pyramidal form, reaching more than 60 feet at maturity. 

 Excellent for planting on the coast, as weU as inland. 2 to 3 ft., 

 $3.00 each. 



Douglasi (Pseudotsuga Douglasi) . Douglas Fir. A grand variety 

 of large, conical form, with horizontal branches. Foliage dark 

 bluish green, sUverv underneath. IJ-2 to 2 ft., $2.50 each; 2 to 



3 ft., $3.50 each; 3 to 4 ft., $5.00 each; 4 to 5 ft., $7.00 each; 

 5 to 6 ft., $10.00 each; 6 to 7 ft., $12.00 each. 



excelsa. Norway Spruce. This familiar Spruce is more exten- 

 sively grown than any of the others. Very hardy and useful 

 for forming hedges or windbreaks. 1 to IJ^ ft., $1.25 each; 3 to 



4 ft., $3.00 each; 4 to 5 ft., $4.50 each. 



glauca conica. Dwarf Alberta. Spruce. Collected by the Arnold 

 Arboretum near Laggan, Alberta, and described by them as 

 follows: This very peculiar form of the Western White Spruce is 

 of slow growth and forms dense bushes of narrow, conical shape, 

 consisting of closely packed, thin and short branchlets. The 

 leaves are very different from the type and quite distinct. They 

 are radially disposed around the stem, thin and slender. On 

 account of its very characteristic habit and aspect, this variety 

 promises to become one of the most favorite dwarf Spruces. A 

 rare and valuable plant. 8 to 10 in., $2.00 each; 10 to 12 in., 

 $2.50 each; 2 to 2^ ft., $7.50 each. 



pungens Kosteri. Roster's Blue Spruce. A very distinct and 

 ornamental conifer with exceedingly rich silvery blue foliage. 

 ' Very ornamental, and invaluable as a specimen tree for the lawn. 

 Considered by many the handsomest of all Evergreens. 2 to 

 23^ ft., $12.00 each; 2>^ to 3 ft., $16.00 each; 3 to 33^ ft., $20.00 

 each. 



PINUS (Pine) 



nigra. Austrian. Pine. A robust and stately tree of rapid growth 

 and very hardy. Thrives in ordinary soil and is admirably 

 adapted for planting near the seashore. Its glossy, dark green 

 needles and dense branches will stand the smoke of cities. 

 Splendid for backgrounds or screens. 12 to 15 in., $1.00 each; 

 2 to 3 ft., $3.50 each; 3 to 4 ft., $6.00 each; 4 to 5 ft., $9.00 each. 



Montana Mughus. Mugho Pine. An Alpine species of dwarf, 

 spreading habit, extremely valuable for exposed situations. 8 to 

 10 in., $1.00 each; 10 to 12 in., $1.50 each; 12 to 15 in., $2.00 

 each; 15 to 18 in., $2.50 each. 



ponderosa. Western Yellow Pine. An ornamental variety some- 

 what resembling the Austrian. Very attractive. 2 to 3 ft., $2.00 

 each; 3 to 4 ft., $3.00 each. 



Strobus. White Pine. One of the best native Pines. The 

 branches are horizontal and the light silvery green leaves 

 appear in regular whorls. Very picturesque when old. Useful 

 for tall hedges or close screens; also as a background for flow- 

 ering trees. 15 to 18 in., $1.00 each; 2 to 3 ft., $2.00 each; 3 to 

 4 ft., $3.00 each. 



Austrian Pine 



PINUS, continued 



syivestris. Scotch Pine. A rapid-growing tree, with strong branches 

 and short, stiff, bluish green foliage. Very beautiful in appearance 

 and useful for screens, thriving in exposed situations, especially 

 near the seashore. Does well in poor soil. 1 to 1}^^ ft., $1.00 each, $9.00 

 for 10; 4 to 5 ft., $5.00 each, $45.00 for 10; 5 to 6 ft., $6.00 each, $55.00 

 for 10; 6 to 7 ft., $7.00 each, $65.00 for 10. 



RETINOSPORA (Chamaecyparls) 



The Retinosporas include some of the most beautiful and graceful 

 trees in cultivation. They are equally valuable in formal work, in mixed 

 evergreen plantings, as specimens or in groups. The smaller sizes are 

 also well adapted for window-boxes and tubs. 

 obtusa gracilis. Slender Hinoki Cypress. A beautiful slender form with 

 compact, dense, deep green foliage. 13^^ to 2 ft., $4.00 each; 2 to 2}4 ft., 

 _$5.00 each. 

 pisifera. Sawara Retinospora. A tall pyramidal tree with horizontal 

 branches and flat foliage of deep glossy green. Makes a beautiful 

 formal specimen when clipped. Should be planted in a sheltered 

 situation. 15 to 18 in., $1.50 each, $14.00 for 10, $125.00 per 100; 3 to 4 ft., 

 _$_4.50 each, $40.00 for 10; 4 to 5 ft., $7.00 each, $65.00 for 10. 

 pisifera aurea. Golden Saxvara Retinospora. Golden form of the preceding. 

 15 to 18 m., $1.50 each, $14.00 for 10; 2}^ to 3 ft., $3.50 each, $32.50 for 10; 

 3 to 4 ft., $4.50 each, $40.00 for 10; 4 to 5 ft., $7.00 each, $65.00 for 10; 

 _5 to 6 ft., .$9.00 each, $80.00 for 10. 

 pisifera fiiifera. Thread Retinospora. A very ornamental evergreen with 

 long, graceful, drooping thread-like branches of a bright green color 

 which it retains at all seasons of the year. Thrives in more or less shadv 

 places. 15 to 18 in., $2.00 each; 2 to 2}^ ft., $4.00 each; 23/^ to 3 ft., .$5.00 

 _each; 3 to 4 ft., $6.00 each; 4 to 5 ft., $7.50 each; 5 to 6 ft., $9.00 each. 

 pisifera fiiifera aurea. Golden-thread Retinospora. A golden-leaved, spread- 

 ing form of the preceding. Attractive when planted in combination with 

 other evergreens. 15 to 18-in. spread, $3.50 each; l\-j to 2-ft., .$4.00 each; 

 2 to 3-ft., .$6.00 each. 

 pisifera plumosa. Plume Retinospora. Forms a densely branched pyramid, 

 with elegant, feathery, light green foliage. To maintain their cone shape, 

 thev should be sheared early in June. One of the finest varieties for 

 formal effects. 15 to 18 in., $1.25 each; 2 to 2I2 ft., 82.25 each; 2}-^ to 3 ft., 

 $3.00 each; 3 to 4 ft., $5.00 each: 4 to 5 ft., $7.50 each. 

 pisifera plumosa aurea. Golden Plume Retinospora. One of the best ever- 

 greens, forming a pyramid of rich golden foliage, which holds its color the 

 year round. It is one of the most brilliant and popular conifers. Very 

 hardy. 2 to 2.1^ ft., $2.50 each; 21^ to 3 ft., $3.00 each; 3 to 33^ ft., $4.00 

 each; 31^ to 4 ft., $5.00 each; 4 to 5 ft., $7.50 each; 5 to 6 ft., $10.00 each. 

 pisifera squarrosa. Moss Retinospora. Showy evergreen with fine silvery 

 blue foliage. Should be planted in a sheltered position. 3 to 33'2 ft., 

 $5.00 each; 4 to 5 ft.. $7.00 each. 



Retinospora pisifera plumosa aurea 



THE PRUNING MANUAL. By Prof. L. H. Bailey 



This is con.sidered the leading handbook on pruning. Tells how, 

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