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The Retinisporas 



This class of evergreen trees is frequentlv, and properly, used at the founda- 

 tions of residences and other buildings. Many times they are planted at the 

 base of a terrace or at the foot of a slope of ground. A group of Retinisporas at 

 the border of a lawn, or at the edge of taller evergreens like the pines, spruces, 

 or cedars, makes an effect not obtained by any other combination of trees. 

 Retinisporas are "family" trees, for close planting seems to suit them best; 

 they do not like to be alone, nor do they thrive in places exposed to strong and 

 cold winds. In summer the foliage of all the varieties is rather light in color, but 

 after cold weather comes it turns to a deep rich shade that is in marked con- 

 trast to that of other evergreens. The color contrast is particularly marked 

 when the Retinisporas are arranged among large groups of evergreens or with 

 rhododendrons and laurels. In all cases the Retinisporas are of great value. 

 We send our specimens carefully packed, balled, and burlaped, so that they are 

 sure to reach you safely and in a condition to begin growing at once. 



PARCEL POST. We do not ship Retinisporas by parcel post. 

 RETINISPORA, JAPANESE (Retinispora obtusa). Each 



18 to 24 inches Si 50 



2 to 3 feet 



Retinispora R. obtusa magnified). 18 to 24 inches 1 



2 to 3 feet 



00 

 50 



2 00 



50 

 2 to 3 feet 2 00 



10 

 S12 50 

 17 50 

 12 50 

 17 50 



Retinispora, Dwarf Golden (R. 



obtusa nana aurea). 3 to 4 feet. 3 00 27 50 

 Retinispora, Japanese (R. fili- 



jera). 18 to 24 inches 1 50 



2 to 3 feet 2 00 



Retinispora, JaDanese Pea- 

 fruited R.pisijera). 18xo24'm. 1 50 



2 to 3 feet 2 00 



Retinispora, Japanese 

 Golden Pea-fruited 

 (R. pisijera aurea). 



18 to 24 inches 1 50 



2 to 3 feet 2 00 



Retinispora, Japanese 

 Plume-like (R. plu- 

 mosa). 18 to 24 inches 1 50 



2 to 3 feet 2 00 



Retinispora, Japanese 

 Golden Plume- 

 like (R. plumosa 

 aurea). 

 t • 18 to 24 inches ... 1 



12 50 

 17 50 



12 50 

 17 50 



12 50 

 17 50 



12 50 

 17 50 



12 50 

 17 50 



Veitch's Japanese Retinispora is one of the 

 most popular for general planting 



Retinispora, Sul- 

 phur-tinted (R. 



sulpburea). 12 to 

 18 inches 1 50 12 50 



Retinispora, 

 Veitch's Japan- 

 ese (R. squarrosa 

 Veitcbii). 

 18 to 24 inches ... 1 



50 



2 to 3 feet 2 00 



12 50 

 17 50 



Around our homes we want the trees we like best. Sometimes these 

 are not the most suitable — so we have to take a second choice and plant 

 trees that will thrive. Then, we ought to consider the size of the house; if 

 it is tall, use Maples, Elms, Oaks. If it is a small cottage, try some of the 

 smaller trees, like the Box Elder, the Silver Maple, or the Dogwood. 



