75 
50 
50 
00 
Retinospora  plumosa  aurea,  continued 
orous  grower,  that  is  unsurpassed  for  color  effect  in  grouping 
and  equally  appropriate  for  larger  areas.  ~ 
value  is  realized. 
15  to  20  inches,  heavy  plants     .  .  . 
3  to  3i  feet  
3  to  4  feet,  clipped  trees  
3J  to  45  feet,  handsome  sheared 
specimens  
5  to  8  feet,  broad  and  heavy  sheared 
specimens  $20  to  50  00 
R.  squarrosa  Sieboldi.  Siebold's  Retinos- 
pora. (S)  Dwarf,  compact  evergreen, 
with  bluish  foliage,  changing  to  a  purplish 
hue  in  winter ;  a  distinct  coloring  that  is 
effective  in  collective  plantings. 
20  to  30  inches  $1  25 
21  to  3  feet  2  00 
var.  Veitchii.  Silver  Retinospora.  (S) 
Possesses  the  merits  of  R.  plumosa,  resem- 
bles it  in  character,  and  is  useful  in  the 
same  ways.  The  foliage  is  feathery,  and 
of  a  rich,  silvery  glaucous  or  steel-blue. that 
contrasts  finely  with  the  dark  green  and 
golden  tints  of  other  varieties.  One  of  the 
most  showy  and  attractive  of  the  class. 
We  have  a  stock  of  magnificent  trees. 
15  to  20  inches,  bushy  $0  75 
I2  to  2  feet,  sheared  and  hea\'y     .  .    1  50 
2  to  22  feet,  sheared  and  heavy  ,  .   2  00 
3  to  4  ft.,  by  2J  to  3  ft.  broad,  sheared   5  00 
4  to  5  ft.  by  3  to  4  ft.  broad,  sheared  10  00 
5  to  6  feet,  selected  15  00 
6  to  8  feet,  selected   60  00 
It  is  well  adapted  for  small  lawns, 
For  window-boxes,  vases,  or  formal  gardening,  its 
Sciadopitys 
Sciadopitys  verticillata.  Umbrella  Pine. 
A  quite  hardy,  odd,  Japanese  tree,  of  py- 
ramidal character.  Grows  slowly  to  large 
size.  Each  branch  and  shoot  is  terminated 
by  a  whorl  of  umbrella  -  like  tufts  of 
bright  green,  long,  glos3v  needles. 
2  to  3  feet  \  $3  00 
3  to  4  feet  5  00 
RETINOSPORA   SQUARROSA  VEITCHII 
Taxus  •  Yews 
The  Yews  are  slow-growing,  generally  small  trees,  that  do  well  in  most  soils  and  possess  a  particularly 
fresh-looking  foliage.  They  are  highly  ornamental  and  effective  as  specimens  or  in  groups.  Yews  with- 
stand clipping  well,  but  they  require  the  protection  of  sheltered  positions  in  places  north  of  Philadelphia. 
Taxus  baccata.  English  Yew.  (S)  A  slow-grow-  Taxus  baccata,  var.  fastiglata  aurea.  Golden 
ing,   thickly  branched   tree,    with  small  dark  Irish  Yew.   (S)  In  character  similar  to  the  pre- 
green  leaves.   Long-lived,  ornamental,  and  desir-  ceding,  with  young  foliage  a  brilliant  golden 
able  for  cemeteries  and  specimens.    Withstands  yellow.    Much  valued  for  formal  work, 
close  shearing.  '     IJ  to  2  feet  $2  00 
3  to  4  feet  $3  to  $4  00  var.  repandens.    Spreading  English  Yew.  (D) 
4  to  5  feet                                           6  00  Very  luxuriant,  low-spreading  tree,  rarely  grow- 
var.  fastigiata.  Irish  Yew.  (S)  Slender,  pyram-  ing  over  3  or  4  feet  high.    Long,  dark  green 
idal  tree,  that  retains  its  shape  without  trimming.  foliage.    Valuable  in  rockeries,  steep  slopes  and 
Dark,  glossy  green  leaves.  similar  places. 
2  to  3  feet  $2  50  12  to  18  in.  high  by  18  to  24  in.  spread  .  .  .  $2  00 
MORRISVILLE,  PENNSYLVANIA. 
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