appearance  to  these  combinations,  whether  in  window-boxes  or  in  more  extensive  outdoor  plant-  ^ 
ings  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  Firs 
Tlie  Firs  are  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  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  Abies  Cilicica.  (L)  A  beautiful  tree  with  narrow, 
silvery  under  surface.   Shapely  tree  of  good  flat  leaves,  fine  dark  green  above  and  silvery 
habits.  white  beneath. 
4  to  6  feet   $6  00  to  2  feet  $1  50 
^^^^  ^eet  $8  to  10  00  concolor,  var.  violacea.  White  Fir.  (L)  This 
A.  balsamea.   Balsam  Fir,  (M)  An  ornamental  is  the  best  strain  of  this  exceedingly  hardy  tree 
native  of  our  forests,  that  is  very  hardy ;  has  from  the  western  states.   Grows  rapidly  and 
dark  green  needles  of  pleasant  fragrance  ;  grows  forms  magnificent  specimens.    Pale,  glaucous 
rapidly  when  young  and  does  well  in  moist  soils.  blue  needles  that  are  nearly  as  effective  as  those 
Each     Doz.  of  the  popular  Blue  Spruce. 
3  to  4  feet  $1  25    $12  50  3  to  3J  feet  $3  50 
4  to  5  feet   2  00       20  00       .  .      -^^  -n  T^         /T\    c^^  ^^ 
A.  Fraseri.  Double  Balsam  Fir.  (L)  Similar  to 
A.  Canadensis.   Hemlock  Spruce.    (See  Tsuga  the  well-known  Balsam  Fir,  but  of  finer  habit, 
Canadensis,  page  15.)  with  darker  foliage  and  of  longer  life.  A  cheap, 
A.  Cephalonica.  Cephalonian  Fir.  (M)  A  broad,  quick-growing,  desirable  ^^^^^green.^^^ 
pyramidal  variety  of  European  origin.  Foliage  a  2  to  2^  feet  $0""  75   $8''oO  $60% 
beautiful  dark  green.  Makes  handsome  specimens.  2^  to  3  feet   1  00   10  00     75  00 
2  to  2h  feet  $2  50  4  to  5   feet  !  !  i  !  !  !   2  00    21  00 
OF  CONIFERS  AS  A  SCREEN  IN  FRONT  OF  STABLE 
GLENWOOD  NURSERIES 
