GENERAL CATALOGUE. 



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tjuniperus J. var aurea. Golden Japan Juniper. D. An attractive variety of moderate growth and 

 spreading habit ; foliage of a beautiful golden color which it retains throughout the summer. $1.50. 

 tvar. variegata alba. Silver-variegated Japan Juniper. D. Similar to species in habit and 

 growth, but foliage of a glaucous green color, interspersed with branches of a pure white tint. Very 

 hardy. #1.50. 



tj. prostrata, syn. repens. Prostrate Juniper. D. A beautiful native species, trailing and densely 

 branched, foliage delicate and shining dark green. Well adapted for covering rockwork. One of 

 the best. #1.50. 



J. Sabina. Savin Juniper. D. A dwarf, spreading shrub, with trailing branches. Thrives in the poorest 

 soils. Very suitable for rockwork. 50c. 

 tvar. Alpina. D. A low, spreading, trailing shrub, quite unique. $1.00. 



tvar. tamariscifolia. Tamarisk-leaved Savin. D. A trailing variety with distinct and handsome 

 foliage, valuable for rockwork and edges of groups and borders. $1.00. 

 tj. squamata. Scaled Juniper. D. A low and spreading species, from the Himalayas, suitable for 

 rockwork. $1.00. 



J. venusta. C. A rapid grower of erect habit and fine silvery foliage. Very ornamental and perfectly 

 hardy. #1.00. 



J. Virginiana. Red Cedar. B. A well known American tree; varies much in habit and color of foliage, 



some being quite stiff, regular and conical, and others loose and irregular. It makes a fine 



ornamental hedge plant. 50c. 

 tvar. aurea variegata. C. Pyramidal in form like Virginiana, but the growth is finer. Golden 



variegation throughout the year. $1.50. 

 tvar. elegantissima. C. A distinct and beautiful variety of the Red Cedar, with golden bronze 



foliage, particularly attractive in winter, when the golden bronze of the young growth is contrasted 



with the dark green of the older. #1.50. 

 var. glauca. Glaucous Red Cedar. C. The compact, conical habit of this variety, combined 



with its silvery foliage, render it very distinct and desirable. $1.50 to $2.00. 

 tvar. Schottii. C. Forms a dense bush ; foliage of a light green color. Hardy and beautiful. #1.50. 



PINUS. Pine. Kiefer, Ger. Pin, Fr. 



For this and similar climates, the Pines are of the greatest value. 



Sec. I. Usually with two leaves in a sheath. 



P. Austriaca. syn. nigricans. Austrian or Black Pine. A. A native of the mountains of Syria. Tree 



remarkably robust, hardy and spreading; leaves long, stiff and dark green; growth rapid. The most 



valuable for this country. 50c. to $1.00. 

 P. Mugho. Dwarf Mugho Pine. D. An upright, small pine, found on the Pyrenees and Alps. Its 



general form is that of a pine bush, but it has been found growing as high as 40 feet. $1.00. 

 var. rotundata. C. Of more upright growth than the dwarf, and with roundish cones. It is a 



native of the Tyrol, where it forms a small tree. $1.00. 

 P. Monspe'liensis. Salzmann's Pine. B. From Europe. A noble tree; leaves six to seven inches long 



and of a bright green color ; branches are stout, numerous, and thickly covered with foliage. A 



vigorous, spreading and picturesque form. $3.00. 

 P. Pallasiana. B. A large pyramidal tree with shining dark leaves, perfectly hardy. Valuable. $3.00. 

 P. sylvestris. Scotch Pine or Fir. A. A native of the British Islands. A fine, robust, rapid growing 



tree, with stout, erect shoots, and silvery green foliage. Very hardy ; valuable for shelter. 50c. 



Sec. II. Usually with three leaves in a sheath. 



P. horizontalis. B. A vigorous tree of conical form, with leaves six to eight inches long and of a light 

 green color. $3.00. 



tP. Jeffreyi. Jeffrey's Pine. A. This is a noble Pine, with deep bluish green leaves. It grows 1 50 feet 



high in Northern California. Hardy and very valuable. $3.00. 

 tP. ponderosa. Heavy-wooded Pine. A. This also is a noble tree, attaining the height of 100 feet, 



found abundantly on the northwest coast of America and California. It is perfectly hardy here. 



Specimens in our grounds are upwards of 50 feet in height. It is a rapid grower, the leaves 8 to 10 



inches in length, and of a silvery green color. $2.00. 



Sec. III. Usually with Jive leaves in a sheath. 



P. Cembra. Swiss Stone Pine. B. A handsome and distinct European species, of compact conical form •, 



foliage short and silvery. Grows slowly when young. $1.00 to $2.00. 

 tP. excelsa. Lofty Bhotan Pine. A. A native of the mountains of Northern India. A graceful and 



elegant tree, with drooping silvery foliage, resembling that of the White Pine, but longer and more 



pendulous. Hardy and vigorous. $1. 50 to #2.00. 

 P. Strobus. White or Weymouth Pine. A. The most ornamental of all our native Pines ; foliage 



light, delicate or silvery green. Flourishes in the poorest light sandy soil. Very valuable. 50c. 



