Besides  their  recognized  value  for  specimen  trees,  massing,  shelter-belts,  screens,  hedges,  etc.. 
the  tall  Evergreens  form  perfect  backgrounds  for  the  showy  flowering  shrubs  and  trees  of  early 
spring,  the  berries  of  autumn,  the  bright  bark  and  twigs  of  winter,  or  the  light  green,  golden  or 
silver  blue  growths  of  smaller  Evergreens. 
With  Evergreens  of  moderate  growth,  beautiful  effects  are  produced  by  planting  close 
together  in  beds,  varieties  that  contrast  finely.  For  such  beds  of  permanent  color,  the  Retinosporas, 
Arborvitaes,  Blue  Spruce,  etc.,  are  useful.  Hotels  and  private  homes  also  use  them  for  interior  decora- 
tions. The  different  forms  of  Arborvitse,  Retinospora,  Spruce,  Pine  and  Juniper  are  preferred  for  thi 
purpose.  The  contrasting  colors  of  green,  silvery  blue  and  golden  foliage  give  a  gay  and  beautiful 
appearance  to  these  combinations,  whether  in  window-boxes  or  in  more  extensive  outdoor  plantings  of 
beds  or  borders.    There  is  an  increasing  appreciation  of  and  demand  for  these  evergreen  decorations. 
Species  marked  (L)  usually  attain  at  maturity  a  height  of  60  feet.  (M)  signifies  from  30  to  60  feet. 
(S)from  10  to  30  feet.    (D)  4  to  10  feet  and  (VD)  below  4  feet. 
Abies  •  The  Fi 
irs 
Mostly  quick-growing,  hardy  evergreens  that  are  useful  in  producing  natural  and  wooded  effects  as 
well  as  in  the  more  artificial  decoration  of  parks  and  lawns.  They  mature  rapidly,  and  at  thirty  or  forty 
years  of  age  begin  to  decline.  For  this  reason  they  are  invaluable  for  planting  in  connection  with  slower- 
growing,  longer-lived  trees ;  because  they  have  given  the  immediate  effect,  and  are  ready  to  give  place 
to  the  permanent  trees  that  have  matured  more  slowly.  The  soft,  deep  green  needles  of  most  varieties  are 
fragrant  with  balsamic  odors.    Much  used  for  grouping,  specimens,  windbreaks  and  hedging. 
Abies  Apollinis.  (M)    Olive-green  needles  with  a 
silvery  under  surface.  Shapely  tree  of  good 
habits. 
5  to  7  feet  $8  to  $15  00 
A.  balsamea.  Balsam  Fir.  (M)  An  ornamental 
native  of  our  forests,  that  is  very  hardy  ;  has 
dark  green  needles  of  pleasant  fragrance,  grows 
rapidly  when  young  and  does  well  in  moist  soils. 
-  18  to  24  inches  $0  50 
2h  to  3  feet   75 
3  to  4  feet.    Symmetrical  and  well  formed  .    1  50 
A.  Canadensis.  Hemlock  Spruce.  (See  Tsuga 
Canadensis,  page  15.) 
A.  Cephalonica.  Cephalonian  Fir.  (M)  A  broad, 
pyramidal  variety  of  European  origin.  Foliage 
a  beautiful  dark  green.  Makes  handsome  speci- 
mens. 
li  to  2  feet  •  .  $2  00 
A.  Cilicica.  (L)  A  beautiful  tree  with  narrow,  flat 
leaves,  fine  dark  green  above  and  silvery  white 
beneath. 
li  to  2  feet  $1  50 
A.  concolor.  White  Fir.  (L)  An  exceedingly 
hardy  tree  from  the  western  states.  Grows 
rapidly  and  forms  magnificent  specimens.  Pale, 
glaucous  green  needles  that  are  nearly  as  effec- 
tive as  the  popular  Blue  Spruce. 
3  to  4  feet  $4  00 
A.  excelsa.  Norway  Spruce.  (See  Picea  excelsa, 
page  9.) 
A.  Fraseri.  Double  Balsam  Fir  (L)  Similar  to 
the  well-known  Balsam  Fir,  but  of  finer  habit. 
Abies  Fraseri,  continued 
with  darker  foliage  and  of  longer  life.    A  cheap, 
quick-growing,  desirable  evergreen. 
li  to  2  feet  $0  75 
3  to  4  feet  1  50 
4  to  5  ft.,  symmetrical  well-formed  specimens  2  50 
A.  nobilis,  var.  glauca.    Noble  Silver  Fir.  (L) 
A  beautiful  conifer  whose  foliage  is  a  silvery 
blue.    It  is  particularly  handsome  in  the  spring, 
li  to  2  feet  $2  00 
A.  Nordmanniana.  Nordmann's  Fir.  (L)  Thick, 
dense  tree  of  beautiful  proportions.  The  needles 
are  wide,  dark  green  and  lustrous,  with  a  silvery 
under  surface  that  sparkles  in  the  sun.  This  is 
one  of  the  prettiest  and  best  evergreens  that  we 
offer.  It  sometimes  winter-kills  in  the  New  Eng-  . 
land  States;  but  is  handsome  as  a  specimen  and  ' 
for  grouping. 
3  to  4  feet  $5  OU 
4  to  5  feet  .  ,   7  00  , 
5  to  6  feet   12  00  , 
5  to  7  feet,  selected  specimens   15  00  | 
A.  pectinata.  European  Silver  Fir.  (L)  A  popu-  i 
lar  evergreen  of  rapid  growth  and  upright  habit.  1 
It  is  valued  for  many  purposes  and  admired  for  ' 
the  glossy  dark  green  needles  that  are  silvery 
white  beneath. 
2h  to  3  feet   $0  75 
3  to  4  feet  1  50 
6  to  7  feet  3  50 
A.  Veitchii.  (L)  Slender  pubescent  branches  cov- 
ered with  leaves  of  a  beautiful  dark  green  above 
and  silvery  white  beneath.  Very  hardy  in  our 
northern  states. 
2i  to  3  feet  $3  00 
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