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PICEA (Spruce) 



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

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

 bluish green, silvery underneath. 



Each Each 



2 to 3 ft $5 00 | 3 to 4 ft $6 00 



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 3 ft $2 50 $22 50 | 3 to 4 ft $4 00 $36 00 



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 very 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 



10 to 12 in $2 50 | 2 to 2J^ft $7 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 



4 to 4j| ft $20 00 ] 4}^ to 5 ft $25 00 



PINUS (Pine) 



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

 ■and very hardy. Thrives in ordinary soil 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 3 ft $5 00 $47 50 | 3 to 4 ft $7 00 



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

 spreading habit, extremely valuable for exposed situations. 



Each 10 Each 10 



12 to 15 in $2 75 $25 00 | 15 to 18 in. . . .$3 50 $30 00 



ponderosa. Western Yellow Pine. An ornamental variety some- 

 what resembling the Austrian. Very attractive. 2 to 3 ft., 

 $2.50 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 ZY 2 ft. . . .$4 00 $38 50 



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, thriving in exposed situations, especially 

 near the seashore. Does well in poor soil. 



Each Each 



3K to 4 ft $5 00 I 5 to 6 ft $7 00 



4 to 5 ft 5 50 | 6 to 7 ft 8 00 



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 2)4 ft $4 00 ! 4J^ to 5 ft $7 50 



3H to 4 ft 5 00 | 



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

 \y 2 to 2 ft., $3.50 each; 4 to 5 ft., $8.00 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 



\y 2 to 2 ft $4 00 $38 00 I 4 to 5 ft $9 00 



3H to 4 ft 7 00 I 



pisifera filifera aurea. Golden-thread Retinospora. A golden-leaved, spread- 

 ing form of the preceding. Attractive when planted in combination with 

 other evergreens. Each 10 Each 



15 to 18 in. spread $4 00 $38 00 | 2y to 3 ft. spread $7 00 



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

 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 



15 to 18 in $2 25 $20 00 



18 to 24 in 2 75 25 00 



2 to 2Y 2 ft 3 50 30 00 



23^ to 3 ft 4 50 40 00 



Each 



3 to zy 2 ft $6 00 



zy 2 to 4 ft 7 00 



4 to 4H ft 8 00 



Retinospora pisifera plumosa aurea 



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 10 



15 to 18 in $2 25 $20 00 I 2 to 2Y 2 ft $3 50 $30 00 



18 to 24 in 2 75 25 00 | 2y 2 to 3 ft 4 50 40 00 



pisifera squarrosa. Moss Retinospora. Showy evergreen with fine silvery 

 blue foliage. Should be planted in a sheltered position. 



Each 10 Each 



3 to 33^ ft $6 00 $55 Q0 | 3H to 4 ft. .,,,,,,, , $7 00 



