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C0M1FER0U5  EVERGREENS 
A  lawn  grouping  of  our  large-sized  Spruces,  Pines  and  Retinosporas. 
VERGREENS  are  our  great  specialty.  The  soil  in  our  nurseries  is  splendidly  suited 
to  their  growth,  making  possible  the  production  of  the  best  root  systems,  which 
minimizes  the  likelihood  of  loss  from  transplanting. 
Evergreens  are  much  desired  for  specimen  lawn  trees;  they  are  also  extensively 
used  for  massing,  shelter-belts,  screens,  hedges,  etc.,  while  the  taller  varieties  form 
perfect  backgrounds  for  the  showy  flowering  shrub?  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. 
Besides  the  smaller  grades,  we  have  hundreds  of  large,  handsome  specimens,  12 
which  we  have  been  vears  in  raising.    These  will  give  at  once  the  results  purchasers 
to  20  feet  high 
would  otherwise  be  a  long  while  in  obtaining. 
Varieties  marked  (L)  usually  attain  at  maturity  a  height  of  60  feet  or  over, 
from  30  to  60  feet.    (S)  from  10  to  30  feet.    (D)  4  to  10  feet.    (VD)  below  4  feet. 
(M)  signifies 
ABIES.    THE  FIRS 
THE  Firs  are  mostly  quick-growing,  hardy  evergreens  that  are  useful  in  producing  natural  and  wooded 
effects,  as  well  as  in  the  more  attractive  decorations  of  parks  and  lawns.  They  mature  rapidly, 
and  on  this  account  are  valuable  for  planting  in  connection  with  slow-growing,  long-lived  trees, 
because  they  give  the  prompt  effect  and  are  ready  to  give  place  to  the  slow-growing,  permanent  trees 
when  they  mature.  The  soft,  deep  green  needles  of  most  varieties  are  fragrant  with  balsamic  odors. 
Much  used  for  grouping,  specimens,  wind-breaks  and  hedging. 
Balsam  Fir.  Abies  balsamea.  (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. 
Each  10 
2  to  3  ft   $1  25    $10  00 
3  to  4  ft   2  00      17  50 
Abies  Canadensis.  Hemlock  Spruce.  (See 
Tsuga  Canadensis,  page  15). 
Cephalonian  Fir.  Abies  Cephalonica.  (M) 
Grecian  tree,  similar  to  Nordman's  Fir.  Each 
2  to  3  ft   $2  00 
6  to  8  ft.  specimens   $15  00  to  30  00 
Appolone's   Fir,  var.  Appolonis.    (M)  Also 
similar  to  Nordman's  Fir.  Each 
6  to  12  ft.  specimens  $15  00  to  $35  00 
Cilician  Fir.    Abies  Cilicica.    (M)  Each 
3  to  4  ft   $3  00 
White  Fir.  Abies  concolor.  (L)  It  grows 
rapidly  and  forms  grand  specimens.  The  needles 
are  large  and  stiff  and  usually  of  a  silvery  glaucous 
color. 
Each  10 
2     to  2^  ft   $2  00    $17  50 
2K  to  3  ft   2  50 
4     to  5  ft   5  00 
var.  Alligina.  (L)  An  improved  variety  of 
the  White  Fir. 
Each 
2  to  2K  ft   $2  50 
Abies  excelsa.  Norway  Spruce.  (See  Picea 
excelsa,  page  7). 
Japanese  Silver  Fir.  Abies  firma.  (M)  Odd 
and  rare.    Dark  lustrous  needles. 
Each 
10  to  14  ft  f   $10  00  to  $12  00 
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