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R. & J. FARQUHAR CO., BOSTON. HARDY EVERGREENS 



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. 



obtusa compacta. Dwarf Hinoki Cypress. Very ornamental dwarf variety 

 with dark green shell-like leaves. Fine for individual planting or in groups. 



_2 to 2j^ ft., $10.00 each. 



pisifera. Sawara Retinospora. A tall pyramidal tree with horizontal branches 



. and fiat foliage of deep glossy green. Makes a beautiful formal specimen 

 when chpped. Should be planted in a sheltered situation. 



Each 10 Each 



2}^ to 3 ft $4 00 $38 50 I 3^ to 4 ft $6 00 



3to3J^ft 5 00 I 



pisifera aurea. Golden Sawara Retinospora. A lovely golden form of the 

 preceding. Each Each 



3K to 4 ft $6 00 I 4 to 43^ ft $7 00 



pisifera fiiifera. Thread Retinospora. A very ornamental evergreen with 

 long, graceful, drooping thread-like branches of a bright green color which 

 it retains at aU seasons of the year. Thrives in more or less shady places. 



Each 10 Each 



2K to 3 ft $6 00 $57 50 I 4 to 5 ft $9 00' 



3J^^ to 4 ft 7 00 I Specimens $10.00 to 20 00 



pisifera fiiifera aurea. Golden^thread Retinospora. A golden-leaved form of 

 the preceding. Very attractive when planted in combination with other 

 evergreens. Each 10 Each 



12 to 15 in $4 00 $38 50 1 2^^ to 3 ft $8 00 



2 to 2H ft 6 00 I Specimens 10 GO 



pisifera piumosa. Pluyyie Retinospora. Forms a densely branched pyramid, 

 with elegant, feathery, hght green foliage. To maintain their cone shape, 

 they should be sheared early in June. One of the finest varieties for formal 



effects. Each 10 Each 



2 to 2K ft $4 50 $40 00 I 3 to 33^ ft $6 00 



21^ to 3 ft 5 00 45 00 | 3^ to 4 ft 7 00 



pisifera piumosa 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 brilhant and popular conifers. Very hardy. 

 Each 10 Each 



2 to 23.^ ft $4 50 $40 00 I 3 to 33^ ft $6 00 



23^ to 3 ft 5 00 45 00 I 33^ to 4 ft 7 00 



Sheared Specimens, 5 to 8 ft. high, $25.00 to $40.00 each. 



pisifera squarrosa. Moss Retinospora. Showy evergreen with fine silvery- 

 blue fohage. Should be planted in a sheltered position. 



Each 10 Each 



2 to 23^ ft $5 00 $45 00 I 5 to 6 ft $12 00 



23/2 to 3 ft 6 00 55 00 I 



TSUGA . Hemlock 



canadensis. Common Hemlock. A handsome native evergreen, valu- 

 able 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. 23^ to 3 ft., $5.00 each. 



Retinospora pisifera piumosa aurea 



Taxus cuspidata. See page 153 



