Pinus  Strobus,  White  Pine.  The  most  common 
and  quickest-growing  of  the  Pines.  It  with- 
stands the  hardships  of  winter,  grows  well  in 
sandy  soils  and  barren  places.  Develops  into 
a  tall,  noble  tree  whose  ruggedness  in  old 
age  is  picturesque  and  grand.  The  needles 
are  soft,  and  silvery  green  ;  the  horizontal 
branches  are  in  regular  whorls  about  the 
trunk,  making  the  young  trees  symmetrical, 
open  pyramids.  It  grows  into  naturally  beau- 
tiful specimens  ;  makes  fine  backgrounds  and 
shelter-belts,  and  is  valuable  in  any  planting. 
No  tree  is  more  valuable  for  use  in  producing 
Pinus  Strobus,  continued 
artistic  effect  in  mass  planting,  and  it  is  often 
used  for  breaking  up  the  usually  monotonous 
sk}  -line  effects  in  many  of  our  large  parks. 
1  to  2  feet  $o  50 
2  to  3  feet   75 
3  to  4  feet.   I  50 
4  to  5  feet   2  50 
P.  sylvestris.  Scotch  Pine.  Strong,  vigorous 
grower,  with  spreading  branches  and  stiff, 
bluish  green  needles.    Generally  useful. 
1  to  2  feet  $0  50 
2  to  3  feet   75 
3  to  4  feet   I  25 
4  to  5  feet   2  00 
Retinospora 
Sometimes  called  Japan  Cypress.  This  group  is  unusually  attractive  because  of  the 
remarkable  brightness,  delicacy  and  variety  shown  in  its  foliage  tints.  The  species  generally  are 
of  pyramidal  habit,  vigorous  growers,  that  thrive  in  most  soils,  and  never  attain  a  much  greater 
height  than  forty  feet.  Their  coloring  is  constant  and  attractive  at  all  seasons.  They  are  useful 
in  all  ornamental  plantings,  and  particularly  well  suited  for  color  contrasts,  grouping,  formal 
eft'ects,  window-boxes  and  vases.  Occasional  shearings  render  them  more  compact  and  brighten 
their  colors. 
Retinospora,  Dawson's  Golden.  A  beauti- 
ful tree,  whose  bright  golden  foliage  is  pendu- 
lous and  graceful.  It  is  more  open  and  airy 
than  some  of  the  species. 
1  to  1 54  feet  |i  25 
1 54  to  2  feet   2  00 
2  to  3  feet   4  00 
R,  filifera.  Thread-branched  Retinospora. 
Of  pyramidal  outline,  with  horizontal  branches 
and  drooping,  deep  green  foliage. 
1  to  1 54  feet  $1  00 
2  54  to  3  feet   3  50 
354  to  454  feet,  specimens    5  00 
var.  aurea.  Golden  Thread-branched. 
More  dwarf  and  not  of  such  upright  growth 
as  the  above.  The  leaves  are  of  a  bright 
golden  color.  10  to  15  inches,  I1.50. 
var.  aurea  pendula.  W  e  e  p  i  n  g  Golden 
Thread-branched  Retinospora.  This  is 
a  beautiful  evergreen  of  low  growth.  The 
foliage  is  of  a  rich  golden  hue,  with  occa- 
sional leaves  of  deep  green,  that  make  a 
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Retinospora  filifera  aurea  pendula,  continued 
striking,  though  pleasing  contrast.  The 
slender,  thread-like  branches  droop  gracefully 
to  the  ground,  making  a  small  golden  fountain 
of  foliage  that  blends  most  pleasingly  with  the 
green  grass.  It  is  an  uncommon  plant,  and  a 
very  useful  one  for  the  front  of  groups  or  as 
specimens,    i  to       feet,  I1.50  to  I3. 
R,  filicoides.  Fern-like  Retinospora.  An 
open  form,  whose  soft  green  leaves  are  borne 
all  along  the  branches.  It  is  a  unique  ever- 
green.   I  to  I '/<  feet,  $1.50, 
R,  flavescens,  var,  variegata.  White-leaved 
Retinospora.  The  varied  tints  of  green, 
yellow  and  creamy  white  in  this  evergreen 
give  it  a  golden  appearance.  The  habit  is  dwarf 
and  compact,  and  its  ball-like  form  makes  it 
a  pretty  little  ornament  in  many  places. 
1  to  iK  feet  $1  50 
T  54  to  2  feet   2  00 
2  to  3  feet,  specimens   3  5^, 
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