Choice Hardy Evergreens 
The coniferous evergreens are indispensable in all ornamental plantings. They impart a finish to 
the landscape by their quaint or symmetrical growth, and whether planted as single specimens on 
the lawn or grouped together in mass or for foundation plantings their foliage no matter what color 
gives a beautiful effect in summer and winter alike. 
Abies concolor (White Fir). The most beautiful of all the Firs, 
for all locations. Forms a broad pyramidal tree with gray- 
green needles. Plants 18 to 24 inches high, $1.75 each. 
*Biota aurea nana (Berkman’s Golden Arborvitae). A dwarf gem. 
Compact, oval shape, warm golden yeliow foliage; especially 
good for formal work and edging. Plants 15 to 18 inches high, 
$1.25 each. 
*_ orientalis elegantissima (Yellow Column Arborvitae). A 
golden pyramidal form of compact habit assuming a rich deep 
golden bronze during winter. 2} to 3 feet high. $1.50 each. 
*Chamaecyparis filifera (Thread Cypress). The long thread- 
like branches are very pendulous, with the lateral shoots of a 
consistent bright green. Plants 18 to 24 inches high, $1.00 each. 
Cryptomeria japonica Lobbii (Cave Cryptomeria). Forms a 
narrow irregular column. Compact and picturesque with rich 
bronze winter coloring. Plants 3 to 4 ft. high, $2.50 each. 
Juniperus chinensis columnaris (Pyramidalis). Rapid 
growing; bluish green, mostly needle-shaped foliage. Attains 
a height of 15 to 20 ft., giving spire-like effect. Plants 2 to 3 ft. 
high, $1.50 each. 
*_ _ Pfitzeriana (Pfitzer Juniper). Wide-spreading habit with 
gray-green foliage; very hardy and adaptable. For exposed 
positions and foundation plantings. Plants 18 to 24 inches high, 
$1.25 each. 
*_ communis hibernica (Irish Juniper). © A slender Ever- 
green of bluish green color; useful for its spire-like effect and is 
also very inexpensive. Plants offered are dense and compact hav- 
ing been sheared repeatedly. Plants 2 to 3 feet high, $1.00 each. 
*_depressa plumosa (Plumed Spreading Juniper). Rapid 
growing, dwarf, very hardy. Rich purple bronze during the 
winter. Likesfullsun. 18 to 24inches high. $1.50 each. 
*_ sabina (Savin Juniper). Very popular semi-spreading Ever- 
green forming irregular vase-shaped plants. Frequently used in 
foundation plantings and considered one of the best varieties. 
Plants 18 to 24 inches high, $1.25 each, 
— Schotti (Schott Red Cedar). Similar to the common Red Cedar 
in habit and form but differs principally in its light yellowish 
green color which it retains throughout the winter. Stands 
shearing well. 18 to 24 inches high. $1.50 each. 
— virginiana glauca (Silver Red Cedar). Dense pointed 
columns of a beautiful steel blue color. Plants offered are 
grafted from the original strain and are sure to please. Attains 
best perfection when sheared frequently. Plants 2 to 3 feet high, 
$2.00 each. 
*_squamata Meyeri (Meyer's Juniper).A\ A newer Evergreen of 
conspicuous merit. Beautiful, deep blue foliage combined with 
rather irregular and slow growth makes this Evergreen particu- 
larly suited to the rockery or low foreground planting. Plants 
18 to 24 inches high, $1.50 each. 
*Pinus montana mughus (Dwarf Mugho Pine). A Compact 
dwarf pine, forming a round topped clump; useful for rock plant- 
ing and foundation work. Its shape was produced by growing 
for countless ages on the timberline where bleak exposure and 
snows developed a low, compact, rugged plant. Plants 15 to 18 
inches high, $1.50 each. 
— nigra austriaca (Austrian Pine). A vigorous-growing Pine 
of dense habit, good for background or as individual specimen; 
thrives at the seashore. Plants 2 to 3 feet high, $2.00 each. 
— resinosa (Red Pine). The Red Pine succeeds well in poor 
soil and is of rapid growth producing a nicely shaped tree. Plants 
2 to 3 feet high, $2.00 each. 
— sylvestris (Scotch Pine). A most rapid growing Pine of a 
bluer shade than Red Pine; handsome tree, especially when 
young. Good for wind-breaks. Plants 3 to 4 feet high, $2.00 each. 
Picea excelsa (Norway Spruce). Rapid in growth, this tree is 
excellent for wind-breaks or hedges. It is the Christmas tree of 
Europe. Plants 18 to 24 inches high, $1.00 each. . 
Picea pungens glauca Kosteri 
Picea pungens glauca Kosteri ( Koster’s Colorado BlueS pruce). 
The attractive silvery blue color stands out strongly against 
all other evergreens. Plants 18 to 24 inches high, $4.00 each; 
24 to 30 inches high, $7.50 each. 
Pseudotsuga Douglasi (Douglas Fir). Hardy tree with dark 
bluish green coloring. It makes a tall broad pyramid, preferring 
well drained soil. Plants 24 to 30 inches high, $1.50 each. 
*Taxus baccata repandens (Spreading English Yew). A low 
growing form with wide spreading branches. Leaves dark blue- 
green. Plants 15 to 18 inches high, $1.50 each. 
*_cuspidata (Spreading Japanese Yew) © Unquestionably one 
of the hardiest Evergreens in commerce with very dark green 
foliage and spreading bushy habit. Valuable for foundation 
planting and especially adapted for wind-swept locations because 
of its hardiness. Plants 18 to 24 inches high, $1.50 each. 
— — capitata (Upright Japanese Yew). Very hardy. Foliage 
similar to cuspidata but upright and pyramidal in shape, mak- 
ing it useful for formal effect. 18 to 24 inches high, $2.00 each. 
*_ — nana (Dwarf Japanese Vew). An excellent dwarf ever- 
green; foliage similar to preceding but of much slower growth 
and more compact habit. Plants 12 to 15 inches high, $1.50 each. 
Thuja occidentalis (American Arborvitae). Pyramidal type 
with broad base; green in summer and bronze green in winter. 
A good accent plant and also well adapted to hedge use; 
stands trimming well. Plants 2 to 3 feet high, $1.00 each. 
*_ —_ globosa (Globe Arborvitae). Natural globe-shaped ever- 
green. Hardy and useful for formal and foundation work. 
Plants 15 to 18 inches high, $1.00 each. 
*__ —_ lutea (Geo. Peabody Arborvitae). Similar in form and habit 
to the American Arborvitae but with conspicuous golden 
yellow foliage. Plants 2 to 2} feet high. $1.50 each. 
*_ _ Wareana (Siberian Arborvitae). Rugged in appearance, 
broadly pyramidal with light green fleshy foliage. Fine for a 
foundation planting or asa hedge. 2 to 24 feet high. $1.00 each. 
*__ pyramidalis (Pyramidal Arborvitae). Narrow columnar 
shape; splendid for accents or formal planting. Dark green 
throughout the winter months. Plants 2 to 3 feet high, $1.25 each. 
— Standishii (Standish or Japanese Arborvitae). A hand- 
some ornamental evergreen of distinct habit, forming a broad 
pyramid with ascending branches. 2 to 2} feet high, $1.50 each. 
Tsuga canadensis (Canada Hemlock). @ One of our most grace- 
ful and attractive native evergreens. Can be clipped or per- 
mitted to grow naturally as the finely cut foliage makes this tree 
most adaptable. Plants 2 to 3 feet high, $2.00 each. 
Evergreens are shipped balled and burlapped by express at customer’s expense. 
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Varieties marked * are widely used for foundation planting. 
