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TAXUS (Yew) 



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. 



Each • Each 

 15 to 18 in S4 00 | 134 to 2 ft $5 00 



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. 



Each Each 



12 to 15 in $4 00 | 15 to 18 in $5 00 



cuspidata densa. A valuable evergreen for borders or wherever 

 very low growth is desired; splendid for rockeries. Short, deep 

 green foliage. $7.50 each. 



baccata repandens. Spreading English Yew. Of graceful, spread- 

 ing habit, with glossy dark green foliage. Very ornamental for 

 borders or beds. 15 to 18 in., $4.00 each. 



Window-box Material 



Window-boxes filled with small, shapely Evergreens are 

 ornamental for outside decoration, particularly in winter. 

 Peat moss spread over the soil in the box will conserve 

 moisture. For list of Evergreens for window-boxes, see 

 page 42. 



Taxus cuspidata 



TSUCA (Hemlock) 



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Thuya occidentalis 



canadensis. Common Hemlock. 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 exposed 

 situations or near salt water. 2 to 234 ft., $4.00 each. 



THUYA (Arborvitae) 



occidentalis. American Arborvitse. 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. 



Each 10 



5 to 6 ft $8 00 $75 00 



7 to 8 ft 12 00 



Each 10 



2 to 234 ft $3 75 $35 00 



2K to 3 ft 4 50 40 00 



3 to 334 ft 6 00 55 00 



Larger sizes, prices on application. 



occidentalis Douglas! pyramidalis. A slender, formal pyramidal evergreen 



of symmetrical outline, with dark green, fern-like foliage. Ideal variety for 



formal planting. 3 to 4 ft., $5.50 each; $52.50 for 10. 

 occidentalis compacta. Parson's Arborvitx. Dwarf, compact variety of 



columnar shape, with light green foliage. 



Each 10 Each 10 



l!4to2ft $4 25 $40 00 I 2 to 23^ ft $5 00 $47 50 



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



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



formal plantings. Each 10 Each 10 



IK to 2 ft $3 00 $27 50 I 2 to 23-^ ft $3 50 $32 50 



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



useful for border planting. Hardy and desirable. Needs no trimming. One 



of the most popular of the Arborvitses for formal effects. 



Each 10 Each 10 



15 to 18 in. in diam. . .$4 00 $35 00 | 134 to 2 ft $5 GO $45 00 



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. 



Each 10 Each 10 



12 to 15 in $2 50 $22 50 I 134 to 2 ft $3 50 $32 50 



15 to 18 in 3 00 27 50 | 



occidentalis pyramidalis. Pyramidal Arborvitse. 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. 



Each 10 Each 10 



23^ to 3 ft $4 50 $42 50 I 3 to 334 ft $5 50 $50 00 



occidentalis Rosenthali. Rosenthal Arborvitse. Dark green, dense foliage. 



The growths terminate in a httle whitish ball. 2 to 3 ft., $5.00 each; $45.00 



for 10. 

 occidentalis Verveeneana. Vervsene Arborvitse. A distinct variety of dense 



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



attractive. A gracefully drooping, yellow-marked Arborvitae that contrasts 



beautifully with the other varieties. 234 to 3 ft., $4.00 each. 

 occidentalis Wareana {T . sibirica) . Siberian Arborvitse. A very hardy variety 



of broadly pyramidal form, with shiny dark blue-green foliage which does 



not change in winter. Very desirable for foundation plantings, and also for 



natural evergreen group planting effects. 



Each 10 Each 10 



15 to 18 in $3 00 $27 50 I 2 to 3 ft $5 00 $45 00 



13^ to 2 ft 3 50 33 00 I 



HARDY EVERGREENS. By Frank A. Schrepfer, M.S. A practical handbook on the planting, growth, and management of 

 Evergreens written for the amateur gardener by an authority on Landscape Architecture. Postpaid, $1.25. 



