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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 S3 75 | W 2 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. Spreadhig English Yew. Of graceful, spread- 

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

 borders or beds. 15 to 18 in., $5.00 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 



TSUGA (Hemlock) 



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 3 ft., $4.00 each. 



THUYA (Arborvitae) 



Thuya occidentalis 



occidentalis. American Arborvitae. 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 Each 10 



2 to 3 ft $3 75 $35 00 I 4 to 5 ft $6 00 $55 00 



3 to 4 ft 4 25 40 00 I 



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. 2 to 2% ft., $4.00 each; $36.00 for 10. 

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



columnar shape, with light green foliage. 



Each 10 Each 10 



1}4 to 2 ft $4 25 $40 00 | 2 to 234 ft $5 00 $47 50 



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

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

 formal plantings. Each 10 Each 10 



\y 2 to 2 ft $3 00 $27 50 | 2 to 2J4 ft $3 50 $32 50 



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

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

 of the most popular of the Arborvitaes for formal effects. 



Each 10 Each 10 



15 to 18 in. diam $3 00 $28 00 | 18 to 24 in. diam. . .$4 00 $38 00 



occidentalis Hoveyi. Hovey Arborvitx. 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 [ 1J^ to 2 ft $3 50 $32 50 



15 to 18 in 3 00 27 50 | 



occidentalis pyramidalis. Pyramidal Arborvitx. 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 



2J4 to 3 ft $4 00 $38 00 | 3 to 3J4 ft $5 00 $48 00 



occidentalis Rosenthal!. Rosenthal Arborvitx. Dark green, dense foliage. 

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

 for 10. 



occidentalis Vervseneana. Vervxne Arborvitx. 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. 2J4 to 3 ft., $4.00 each. 



occidentalis Wareana (T. sibirica). Siberian Arborvitx. 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 



1J4 to 2 ft 3 50 33 00 | 



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. 



