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We are now giving- special attention to the propagation and culture of perfectly hardy species and varieties. 

 such as are most useful to the general planter. 



We recommend Spring planting far Conifers. 



The prices noted are for trees of the usual size. Extra-sized specimens charged for in proportion. Those pro 

 ceded by a * are not quite hardy in this section. 



Tliose preceded by at are either new or rare, and only to be had of small sizes. 



ABIES [including Picea and Tsuga], Spruce, Fir and Hemlock. 

 Section 1. Abies. Spruce and Hemlock. 



Leaves needle shaped, scattered all around the shoots (including Tsuga— the Hemlocks, with flat leaves mostly two ranked) ~ 



A. alba. White Spruce. A. A native tree of medium size, varying in height from 25 to 50 feet, of pyramidal 

 form. Foliage silvery gray, and bark light colored. Very hardy and valuable. See Cut. 50c. 



+ var. ca^rulea. The Glaucous Spruce. B. A small and beautiful variety, of rather loose spreading 

 habit, with bluish green foliage ; very hardy and valuable. $1.00 to $1.50. 

 + A. Alcocquiana. Alcock's Spruce. B. From Japan. It forms a beautiful tree of close habit. Foliage pale 



green, silvery underneath and glaucous above. Valuable. $2.00. 

 A. Canadensis. Hemlock Spruce. A. A remarkably graceful and beautiful native tree, with drooping 

 branches, and delicate dark foliage, like that of the Yew ; distinct from all other trees. It is a handsome 

 lawn tree, and makes a highly ornamental hedge. 50c. to $1.00. 

 A. Douglasii. Douglas' Spruce. C. From Colorado. Large, conical form; branches spreading, horizontal- 



leaves light green above, glaucous below. $1.50. 

 A. excelsa. Norway Spruce. A.From Europe. An elegant tree; extremely hardy, of lofty, rapid growth, and 

 pyramidal form. The branches assume a graceful, drooping habit, when the tree attains 15 to 20 feet in 

 height. One of the most popular evergreens for planting, either as single specimen trees, or in masses- 

 for effect or shelter. It is one of the best evergreen hedge plants. 50c. to $1.00. 



var. Barryii. Barry's Spruce. B. A handsome variety of the preceding, which originated in our nur- 

 series some years ago, from seed. To all the desirable and valuable characteristics of its parent, it adds 

 gracefulness of outline, elegance of form, moderate compact growth, and rich deep green foliage. $2.00. 



t var. compacta. B. A dense grower, with light green foliage. $1.00 to $2.00. 



t var. conica. Conical Spruce. C. A dwarf variety, of compact, conical habit ; becomes perfectly sym- 

 metrical without pruning. One of the best. $1.00 to $2.00. 



var. Ellwangerii. Ellwanger's Spruce. C. A distinct and novel dwarf variety of Norway Spruce, 

 which originated from seed in our nurseries several years since. It possesses all the desirable and valuable 

 qualities of its parent, such as hardiness, vigor, adaptation to soils generally, and at the same time is a 

 dwarf, compact grower, of handsome form, with rich, deep green foliage, and peculiarly adapted for small 

 grounds. Its leaves are short, stiff, sharp-pointed, and instead of lying closely to the branches, as is the 

 case with the most of Spruces, they project outward, bristle-like, giving the tree quite a novel and distinct 

 appearance. $1.00 to $2.00. 



+ var. Finedonensis. The Finedon Spruce. B. A striking variety of compact habit, having the young 

 leaves on the upper sides of the shoots, first of a pale yellow color, then changing to a bronzy brown, and 

 finally to a light green. The leaves on the underside, green from the first. $2.00. 



tvar. inverta. Pendulous-branched Spruce. C. A pendulous variety of the Norway Spruce, with 

 larger and brighter foliage than that of the species. The lateral branches of the large trees are as drooping 

 as a Willow. $2.00 



tvar. parviforrnis. Small-pormed Spruce. C. An interesting dwarf variety, with small foliage and of 

 slow growth. $1.00 to $2.00. 



tvar. pumila. D. Compact dwarf, and perfectly symmetrical. This variety is especially desirable for small 

 lawns or cemeteries. $2.00. 



tvar. pumila compacta. C. A dwarf variety, growing 5 to 6 feet m height ; foliage dark green ; habit com- 

 pact. $1.00 to $2.00. 



var. tortuosa compacta. Tortuous Compact Spruce. ». A dwarf spreading tree, with the young 

 branches curiously twisted. $1.00 to $2.00. 

 A. Morinda or Smithiana. Himalayan, or Smith's Spruce. C. A noble and elegant ti-ee, having the character 

 of the Deodar Cedar in foliage, distinguished by a striking and graceful drooping habit in all stages of its 

 growth. Our stock is propagated from a particularly hardy specimen. $1 to $2. 

 A. nigra. Black Spruce. B. A fine native tree, of compact growth, with smooth blackish bark and bluish 

 leaves ; very hardy. 



tvar. Doumetti. D. A handsome dwarf variety of compact growth, with bluish green leaves ; very pretty. 

 $2.00. 

 +A. orientalis. Eastern Spruce. B. From the shores of the Black Sea. A handsome tree, tall and compact, and 



remarkable for its graceful habit and slender foliage. Needs protection here while young. $1.00 to $2.00. 

 +A. polita. B. A distinct Japanese species. It is of erect habit, and has rigid, sharply pointed leaves of a bright 



green color ; seems to be perfectly hardy. $2.00. 

 +A. pungens. Colorado Blue Spruce B. KnoAvn for a time under the following names : Abies MenziesiU 

 Abies Menziesii Parryana and Abies Engelman ni. One of the hardiest and most beautiful of all the Spruces ; 

 in form and habit similar to the White Spruce ; foliage of a rich blue or sage color ; an important acquisi- 

 tion. $2.00 to $3.00. 



