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TAXUS (Yew) 



brevifolia. Western Yew. A splendid, shrubby Yew, with short, 

 dense, deep yellowish green foliage. Very hardy. 12 to 15 in., 

 $3.50 each; 15 to 18 in., $4.50 each; IJ^ to 2 ft., $5.50 each. 



cuspidata. (Spreading variety.) Japanese Yew. A showy variety 

 of dense, spreading growth. Foliage deep green and very orna- 

 mental. One of the most desirable of the hardy Yews for planting 

 near the house or as a specimen. 9 to 12 in., $2.00 each; 12 to 15 

 in., $2.50 each; 15 to 18 in., $3.00 each; 1}4 to 2 ft., $4.50 each. 



cuspidata nana. (Spreading variety.) Dwarf Japanese Yew. 

 A handsome shrubby form of the above, with short, dark green 

 needles. One of the most beautiful and ornamental dwarf ever- 

 greens equally valuable for formal or natural effects. 9 to 12 in.. 

 $2.50 each; 12 to 15 in., $3.50 each; 15 to 18 in., $4.50 each. 



THUYA (Arborvitae) 



occidentalis. American Arborvitas. Extremely useful for hedges, 

 screens, or lawn specimens. The habit is erect and pyramidal. 

 Foliage light green. Valuable evergreen for use wherever a tall, 

 slender growth is desired. 12 to 15 in., $1.00 each, $9.00 for 10; 

 15 to 18 in., $1.25 each, $11.00 for 10; IJ^ to 2 ft., $1.50 each, 

 $14.00 for 10; 2 to 2}^ ft., $2.00 each, $17.50 for 10; 23^ to 3 ft., 

 $2.50 each, $22.50 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., $3.50 each, $30.00 for 10; 5 to 

 6 ft., $7.00 each; 6 to 7 ft., $8.00 each; 8 to 10 ft., $12.00 each; 10 

 to 12 ft., $15.00 each. Prices of larger sizes on application. 



occidentalis Douglasi pyramidalis. A slender, formal pyramidal 

 evergreen of symmetrical outline, with dark green, fern-like foil 



Taxus cuspidata 



age. Ideal variety for formal planting. 12 to 15 in., $1.50 each; 15 to 18 in., $2.00 each; 2 to 2}4 ft., $3.00 each; 3 to 3H ft., $4.00 each. 



occidentalis Ellwangeriana. Tom Thumb Arborvitae. Low, broad pyramid, 

 with slender branches. Metallic-green hue. This variety is much used in 

 formal plantings. 2 to 3 ft., $3.25 each. 



occidentalis globosa Globe Arborvitse. A low, dense, globe-shaped variety, 

 useful for borde: planting. Hardy and desirable. Needs no trimming. One 

 of the most popular of the Arborvitaes for formal effects. 12 to 15-in. diam., 

 $1.50 each; 15 to 18-in., $2.00 each; 2 to 2^-ft., $3.50 each. 



occidentalis Hoveyi. Hovey Arborvitse. A dwarf, dense variety of globular 

 form, with bright green foliage and growing rather taller than T. occidentalis 

 globosa. Very hardy and desirable for borders. 12 to 15 in., $1.50 each; 15 to 

 18 in., $2.00 each; IJ^ to 2 ft., $2.50 each. 



occidentalis pyramidalis. Pyramidal Arborvitae. A valuable upright ever- 

 green of columnar shape and densely branched. Dark glossy green foliage 

 which is retained throughout the winter. Very satisfactory for foundation 

 planting or for use in tubs. 15 to 18 in., $1.50 each; 2 to 23^2 ft., $2.50 each; 

 3 to 4 ft., $5.00 each. 



occidentalis Vervaeneana. Vervasne Arborvitse. A distinct variety of dense 

 habit, with yellowish green foliage, turning bronzy in winter. Hardy and very 

 attractive. A gracefully drooping, 

 yellow-marked Arborvitse that con- 

 trasts beautifully with the other varie- 

 ties. 3 to 4 ft., $5.50 each. 



occidentalis Wareana (T. sibirica). 

 Siberian Arborvitas. A very hardy 

 variety of broadly pyramidal form, 

 with shiny dark blue-green foliage 

 which does not change in winter. 

 Very desirable for foundation plant- 

 ings, and also for natural evergreen 

 group planting effects. IJ^ to 2 ft., 

 $2.00 each, $17.50 for 10; 2 to 2}^ 

 ft., $3.25 each, $30.00 for 10; 2J^ 

 to 3 ft., $4.25 each, $40.00 for 10; 3 

 to 4 ft., $5.50 each. 



TSUGA (Hemlock) 



canadensis. Common Hem- 

 lock. A handsome native 

 evergreen, valuable as a 

 specimen tree or for hedges 

 and shelter-belts ; thrives well 

 in partial shade. Branches 

 slender and graceful. Should 

 not be planted in very ex- 

 posed situations or near salt 

 water. It is a forest tree of 

 great beauty and makes an 

 ideal lawn specimen where 

 the soil is not too dry. With- 

 stands any amount of shear- 

 ing. 12 to 15 in., $1.50 

 each, $12.50 for 10; 23^ to 

 3 ft., $4.00 each, $35.00 for 

 10; 3 to 4 ft., $5.00 each, 

 $45.00 for 10; 4 to 5 ft., 

 $8.00 each. 



Thuya occidentalis 



Koster's Blue Spruce. See page 40 



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