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PICEA (Spruce) 



Doiiglasi {Pseudotsuga Douglasi). Douglas Fir. A grand variety 

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

 bluish green, silvery underneath. 



Each Each 



3 to 31^ ft S5 50 4 to 5 ft _. $7 50 



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. 



Each 10 Each 10 



2 to 2J^ ft S2 75 S25 00 2H to 3 ft $3 50 S32 50 



glauca conica. 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 veiy differ- 

 ent from the type and quite distinct. They are radially dis- 

 posed 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. Each Each 



8 to 10 in $3 50 2 to 2^ ft S7 50 



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. 



Each Each 



3 to 3^ ft S12 00 4 to4H ft $18 00 



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PINUS (Pine) 



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

 and very hardy. Thrives in ordinary soU 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. 



Each 10 Each 



2 to 2y2 ft $4 50 .S42 50 3 to 3M ft S6 00 



2)4 to 3 ft 5 00 47 50 



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

 spreading habit, extremely valuable for exposed situations. 

 12 to 15 in., S5.00 each. 



ponderosa. Western Yellow Pine. An ornamental variety some- 

 what resembling the Austrian. Very attractive. 2 to 2J^ ft., 

 S2..50 each; $22.50 for 10. 



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. Each 10 Each 10 

 2 to 3 ft $3 50 $32 50 3 to 3i4 it $4 00 .$38 50 



Retinospora pisifera plumosa aurea 



Austrian Pine 



PINUS, continued 



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

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

 and useful for screens, thri\'ing in exposed situations, especially 

 near the seashore. Does well in poor soil. 



Each Each 



3H to4ft ».$5 00 4 to 5 ft $6 GO 



RETINOSPORA (Chamaecyparis) 



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. 



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. Each Each 



- 2 to 23^ ft $4 00 4M to 5 ft $7 50 



3H to 4 ft 6 00 



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



_li2 to 2 ft., $3.50 each; 4 to 4^ ft., $7.00 each. 

 pisifera filifera. 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 shady 

 places. Each 10 Each 



11/^ to 2 ft $4 00 $38 00 4 to 5 ft $9 00 



3}4 to 4 ft 7 00 



pisifera filifera aurea. Golden-thread Retinospora. A golden-leaved form of 

 the preceding. Very attractive when planted in combination with other 

 evergreens. Each 10 Each 



15 to 18 in $4 00 $38 00 23^ to 3 ft $8 00 



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

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

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

 formal effects. Each 10 Each 



15 to 18 in $3 00 $27 50 3 to 33^ ft $6 00 



134 to 2 ft 3 50 33 00 33^ to 4 ft ...700 



23^ to 3 ft 5 00 45 00 4 to 43^ ft 8 00 



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. Each 10 Each 



15 to 18 in $3 00 $27 50 3 to 33^ ft $6 00 



13^ to 2 ft 3 50 33 00 6 to 8 ft $25.00 to 40 00 



23^ to 3 ft 5 00 45 00 



pisifera squarrosa. Moss Retinospora. Showy evergreen with fine sUvery- 

 blue foliage. Should be planted in a sheltered position. 



Each 10 Each 



2 to 23^ ft $5 00 $45 00 6 to 7 ft $15.00 to $20 00 



3 to 33^ ft 6 00 55 00 



