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R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO.’S SEED CATALOGUE. 
HARDY CONIFERS. 
Abies pungens Kosteriana, 
ABIES ALBA. White Spruce. Valuable for pianune 
near the ’sea.¢ git. F*. . : 3 
— BALSAMEA. Balm of Gilead Fir. Rich, dark green 
foliage, silvery underneath. 2to2e4%ft. . . . 
— CANADENSIS. Hemlock Spruce. Dark green foliage, 
valuable for partial shade. 3to4ft. . . . : 
—CONCOLOR. 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. Asa 
lawn specimen it is one of the most decorative trees 
ana, itis pertectly hardy... eit.) gaa Beas cee 
—-—VIOLACEA. Foliage silvery blue. 2ft. .. . 
— EXCELSA, Norway Spruce. Serviceable for screens, 
shelter and clumps. 2to 24 ft. Per doz., $3.00 . 
3 to 3144 ft. Perdoz., $5.00. . ped.  9A> eo 
——AUREA. Golden Crested Spruce. The leaves on 
the upper sides of the shoots become golden yellow, 
ZtO Silt. FCF GOZs,- 555.00 pe atcia etme) eer ee 
— PUNGENS KOSTERIANA. The finest form of Colo- 
rado Blue Spruce. One of the hardiest and choicest 
Evergreens; foliage steel blue. 1% ft., aces ic 503 
BUG ite crm es : 
Larger specimens, each, $7. 50 to $25. 00. 
JUNIPERIS CHINENSIS. Chinese Funiper. A hand- 
some, compact bush, branches slightly aroOP Ings 
foliage dark green. rl, EO iota a). Seieyd etme ee 
Colorado Blue 
Each. 
——AUREA. Golden Chinese Funi- 
per. Foliage of the twigs golden 
yellow; very beautiful. 14% ft. 
DIOZ5 $15.60 eta) 2 ete | eee 
—— VAR. SUECICA. Swedish Funi- 
per. Grows in the form ofa neat, 
compact column; foliage golden 
green. 34 ft. Doz. $7.50. . 
— JAPONICA AUREA. Of erect con- 
ical habit; golden foliage. 2 to 
olf fase. slbieees ete 
— VIRGINICA. Red Gellar. Well- 
formed, cultivated specimens of 
this native evergreen are highly 
ornamental. 2ft. Doz., $5.00 . 
PINUS AUSTRIACA. Austrian Pine. 
A noble tree of rapid growth with 
massive horizontal branches cov- 
ered with long, thick, dark green 
foliage; very hardy. 1% to aft. 
Doz., $4.00; each, .50; 2 to 24 
ft. Doz., $6.00; each, .75. 3 to4 
ft., bushy. -Doz., $10.00 .. . 
— MUGHO. Dwarf Mountain Pine. 
An Alpine species extremely valu- 
able for exposed situations, of 
dwarf, spreading habit, seldom 
over 4 ft. in height. The foliage 
is of strong deep green color, and 
the branching growth of this 
beautiful bushy Pine makes it 
exceedingly desirable for lawn 
clumps, evergreen borders and 
terraces. It is one of the best 
evergreens for planting near the 
sea; 12 to1s inches; broad spec- 
imens; 2 1D0z:,'$6:001,, scm sere 
—STROBUS. White or Weymouth 
Pine. Useful for screens, wind- 
breaks, and backgrounds. 3 to 
3% ft. Doz. $10.00 . ei Y 
— ‘SYLVESTRIS. Scotch Pine. One 
of the best trees for exposed situ- 
ations. 3to 4 ft. Doz., $10.00 . 
RETINOSPORA ERICOIDES. Foliage 
coppery violet, turns green in 
winter. 1144 ft. Doz. $8.00. . 
— FILIFERA. Thread-like, droop- 
ing, light green branches ; pyrami- 
dal form; graceful and beautiful. 
olf to 31t.4 Doz. p1G.come = . 
Spruce. ——AUREA. New. A golden 
leaved form of the preceding. 
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Each. | — OBTUSA. A compact, pyramidal tree, dark green 
foliage, tinted bronze. 3 to 3% ft. Doz, SL5.00>~ . 
| — PLUMOSA. Forms a handsome pyramid of dense, 
feathery branches, fine, light green foliage. 2 ft. 
75 Doz., $5-00, each, .60; 3 ft. Doz., $12.00, each, 
$1.25 3) 4-4t. Doz., $20.00 . ee eae ie 
I.50 | —-—AUREA. One of the best Evergreens, forming a 
1.50 
pyramid of rich golden foliage which holds its color 
the year round. It is one of the most brilliant and 
hardy conifers. 114 to 2 ft., each, $1.00; 2% to3 ft., 
each, $2.00 Larger specimens, $3. fore) to $20.00. 
SCIADOPITYS VERTICILLATA. Japanese Umbrella 
Tree. A beautiful and most desirable Japanese 
evergreen of erect pyramidal growth with large, shin- 
ing, deep green foliage in umbrella-like whorls. Pro- 
tection of pine boughs or coarse matting is necessary 
during winter in Massachusetts. 21% to 3 ft., each, 
$3.00; 4ft.specimens, each .. : 
THUJA OCCIDENTALIS. American Arborvite. Ex- 
tremely useful for screens, clumps or lawn specimens. 
3 to 4h.’ Doz. 55:00. su eee eye ee 
5 to 6 ft. Doz., $10.00 . Oey eee ec 
——LUTEA. Nootka Sound Cypress. Yellow foliage. 
2to2i% ft. Doz. $2000!) fl f. ste ee 
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—— GEORGE PEABODY. Golden yellow, very hardy. 
oY | be be A “+ 
——SIBERICA. Siberian Arborvitz. 2 fh eens 
$1.50 
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