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Picea glauca albertiana var. conica. 
NEW CHINESE SPRUCES. 
Introduced by the Arnold Arboretum. 
Picea asperata. A quadrangular-leaved Spruce from North- 
western China. Some of the trees are very glaucous in appear- 
ance, hence the colloquial name Yun sha (Cloudy Fir) 
Old trees are very spire-like in outline. All the varieties of 
P. asperata are of dense growth, and the purplish coloring of 
the young foliage makes them strikingly beautiful in the early 
Summer. 
asperata var. notabilis. This variety differs from the preced- 
ing, chiefly in the cones, the scales of which are rhombicovate 
in outline. 
asperata var. ponderosa. 
able for its large cones. 
Balfouriana. One of the tallest of the Chinese Spruces. 
montigena. The short, strout bristly leaves are of shining 
green and more or less glaucescent. 
retroflexa. Glaucous foliage in somewhat spiral arrange- 
ment. Very interesting. 
Strong Plants of the above varieties, each $1.50. Collection 
of 6 varieties, $7.50. 
This handsome variety is remark- 
ABIES balsamea. (Balm of Gilead Fir.) 
Rich dark green foliage, 
silvery underneath. 
3to 4 ft.... ... $2.50 each | 4 to 5 ft. .. $4.00 each 
canadensis. (See Tsuga.) 
eoneolor. (Colorado Silver Fir.) One of the most beautiful and 
graceful evergreen trees, growing in symmetrical pyramid form, 
with long feathery foliage, of silvery-green color, which curves 
upward. Asalawnspecimen, it is one of the most decorative trees. 
Sto 4tts pee $7.00 each | 5 to 6 ft. Nea $10.00 each 
Veitehii. (Veitch’s Silver Fir.) A beautiful Evergreen with a pro- 
nounced silvery tint; fine as a specimen. 
$6.00 each 
4to 5 BAG ee ras etek nore 
JUNIPERUS communis. (English Juniper.) 
plant; light glaucous foliage; very hardy. 
Each Doz. Each Doz. 
2 to 23 ft. $3.50 $39.00 3 to 4 ft. $5.00 $55.00 
communis var. Hibernica. (Irish Juniper.) A beautiful glau- 
cous-green variety of dense pillar-like growth; very desirable. 
Low growing bushy 
2 to 2} ft. aunt aind $2.00 each, $22.00 doz. 
communis var suecica, | i(Suedan Juniper). Gonos in the form 
of a neat compact column; foliage golden green. Each Doz. 
2 to 24 ft. $2.00 $22.00 
communis var, prostrata, A dwart spreading variety with trail- 
ing branches 2 to 2 23 ft. Sia!0 S00 sifeire $3.00 each 
Specimen Plants, 8: 5.00 to $7.50 each. 
chinensis var. Paltzerianae A beautiful form with graceful, dark 
green foliage. 
2 to 23 ft. $4.00 each | 3to4 ft. $7.50 each 
Specimen Plants, $10.00 each and upwards. 
Chinensis virginalis. Very fine dwarf evergreen with handsome, 
closely set heads of green foliage, forming a dense round mat. $3.50 
each; $40.00 per doz. 
Chinensis virginalis aurea. Yellow form of the preceding, and like 
it, a most valuable acquisition for the rock garden. $3.50 each; 
$40.00 per doz. 
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JUNIPERUS.—Continued. 
(Slender Greek Juniper.) Of slender conical 
foliage glaucous, dense and prickly. 
excelsa var. stricta. (S 
outline, very symmetrical; 
Valuable for window boxes. 
12 to 15 inches 
Each Doz. 
$2.50 $27.00 
sabina. (Savin Juniper. y Sineartl PTORtrnte spreading branches. 
Thrives in poor soils. 
Each Doz. 
24 to 30 inches $3.00 $35.00 
sabina var. prostrata. Dull green leaves. Grows rapidly and is 
very effective for covering rocks and bare sunny positions. 15 to 
18 in. spread $2.50 each; $28.00 per doz. 
sabina tamariscifolia, ‘(Tamariz-leaved Savin.) A procumbent 
variety of great beauty. Foliage a pleasing shade of gray-green. 
Fine foredging. 15 to 18in. spread. $3.50 each; $39.00 per doz. 
japonica aurea, (Golden Japanese unig: Of erect conical 
habit; golden foliage. 18 to 24in... Hens $3.00 each 
virginiana. (The Common Red Cedar.) “Well formed, cultivated 
specimens of this native Evergreen are highly ornamental. Splendid 
for producing natural landscapes. 
: Each Doz. Each Doz. 
2 to 23 ft. $2.00 $22.00 4 to 5 ft. .-34.00 $42.00 
3 to 4 ft. ... 2.75 30.00 
Picea asperata. 
Six Plants of one variety at dozen rate. 
