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CHOICE EVERGREENS 



The Coniferous Evergreens are indispensable in all ornamental 

 plantings. They impart the finish to the landscape by their quaint 

 or symmetrical growth, and whether planted as single specimens 

 on the lawn or grouped together in masses, or for foundation 

 planting, the light green, golden, or silver-blue colors of their 

 foliage is beautiful, winter and summer alike. We offer below 

 a short but select list of the hardiest and easiest grown varieties. 

 Abies concolor (White Fir). The most beautiful of all the Firs, 

 for all locations. Forms a broad pyramidal tree with gray- 

 green needles. Plants 18 to 24 inches high, $2.50 each. 

 Biota aurea nana (Berkman' s Golden Arborvitae). A dwarf gem. 

 Compact, oval shape, warm golden yellow foliage; especially 

 good for formal work and edging. Plants 15 to 18 inches high, 

 $1.25 each. 



— orientalis elegantissima (Yellow Column Arborvitae). A 

 golden pyramidal form of compact habit assuming a rich deep 

 golden bronze during winter. 2§ to 3 feet high. $1.50 each. 



Chamaecyparis fllifera (Thread Cypress). The long thread- 

 like branches are very pendulous, with the lateral shoots of a 

 consistent bright green. Plants 18 to 24 inches high, $1.00 each. 



Cryptomeria japonica Lobbii (Cave Cryptomeria). Forms a 

 narrow irregular column. Compact and picturesque with rich 

 bronze winter coloring. Plants 3 to 4 ft. high, $3.00 each. 



Juniperus chinensis columnar/is (Pyramidalis). Rapid 

 growing; bluish green, mostly needle shaped foliage. Attains 

 height of 15 to 20 ft., giving spire-like effect. Plants 2 to 3 ft. 

 high, $2.00 each. 



— — Pfitzeriana (Pfilzer Juniper). Wide-spreading habit with 

 gray-green foliage; very hardy and adaptable. For exposed 

 positions and foundation plantings. Plants 18 to 24 inches high, 

 $1.50 each. 



— communis hibernica (Irish Juniper). A slender Ever- 

 green of bluish-green color; useful for its spire-like effect and is 

 also very inexpensive. Plants offered are dense and compact hav- 

 ing been sheared repeatedly. Plants 2 to 3 feet high, $1.00 each. 



— depressa plumosa (Plumed Spreading Juniper). Rapid 

 growing, dwarf, very hardy. Rich purple bronze during the 

 winter. Likes full sun. 18 to 24 inches high. $1.50 each. 



— sabina (Savin Juniper). Very popular semi-spreading Ever- 

 green forming irregular vase-shaped plants. Frequently used in 

 foundation plantings and considered one of the best varieties. 

 Plants 18 to 24 inches high, $1.25 each. 



— Schotti (Schotl Red Cedar). Similar to the common Red Cedar 

 in habit and form but differs principally in its light yellowish 

 green color which it retains throughout the winter. Stands 

 shearing well. 18 to 24 inches high. $1.50 each. 



— virginiana glauca (Silver Red Cedar). Dense pointed 

 columns of a beautiful steel blue color. Plants offered are 

 grafted from the original strain and are sure to please. Attains 

 best perfection when sheared frequently. Plants 2 to 3 feet high, 

 $2.50 each^j 



— squamata Meyeri (Meyer's Juniper). A newer Evergreen of 

 conspicuous merit. Beautiful, deep blue foliage combined with 

 rather irregular and slow growth makes this Evergreen particu- 

 larly suited to the rockery or low foreground planting. Plants 

 18 to 24 inches high, $2.50 each. 



Pinus montana mughus (Dwarf Mugho Pine). Compact 

 dwarf pine, forming a round topped clump; useful for rock plant- 

 ing and foundation work. Its shape was produced by growing 

 for countless ages on the timberline where bleak exposure and 

 snows developed a low, compact, rugged plant. Plants 15 to 18 

 inches high, $1.50 each. 



— nigra austriaca (Austrian Pine). A vigorous-growing Pine 

 of dense habit, good for background or as individual specimen; 

 thrives at the seashore. Plants 2 to 3 feet high, $2.00 each. 



— resinosa (Red Pine). The Red Pine succeeds well in poor 

 soil and is of rapid growth producing a nicely shaped tree. Plants 

 2 to 3 feet high, $2.00 each. 



— sylvestris (Scotch Pine). A most rapid growing Pine of a 

 bluer shade than Red Pine; handsome tree, especially when 

 young. Good for wind-breaks. Plants 3 to 4 feet high, $1.50 each. 



Picea pungens glauca Kosteri 



Picea pungens glauca Kosteri (Rosters Colorado BlueSpruce). 

 The attractive silvery-blue color stands out strongly against 

 all other Evergreens. Plants 18 to 24 inches high, $5.00 each; 

 24 to 30 inches high, $7.50 each. 



— excelsa (Norway Spruce). Rapid in growth, this tree is 

 excellent for wind-breaks or hedges. It is the Christmas tree of 

 Europe. Plants 18 to 24 inches high, $1.00 each. 



Pseudotsuga Douglasi (Douglas Fir). Hardy tree with dark 

 bluish-green coloring. It makes a tall broad pyramid, preferring 

 well drained soil. Plants 24 to 30 inches high, $1.50 each. 



Taxus baccata repandens (Spreading English Yew). A low 

 growing form with wide spreading branches. Leaves dark blue 

 green. Plants 15 to 18 inches high, $1.50 each. 



— cuspidata (Spreading Japanese Yew). Unquestionably one 

 of the hardiest Evergreens in commerce with very dark green 

 foliage and spreading bushy habit. Valuable for foundation 

 planting and especially adapted for wind-swept locations because 

 of its hardiness. Plants 18 to 24 inches high, $1.50 each. 



capitata (U pright Japanese Yew). Very hardy. Foliage 



similar to cuspidata but upright and pyramidal in shape, mak- 

 ing it useful for formal effect. 18 to 24 inches high, $2.50 each. 



nana (Dwarf Japanese Yew). An excellent dwarf Ever- 

 green; foliage similar to preceding but of much slower growth 

 and more compact habit. Plants 12 to 15 inches high, $1.50 each. 



Thuja occidentalis (American Arborvitae). Pyramidal type 

 with broad base; green in summer and bronze green in winter. 

 A good accent plant and also well adapted to hedge use; 

 stands trimming well. Plants 2 to 3 feet high, $1.00 each. 



— — globosa (Globe Arborvitae). Natural globe-shaped Ever- 

 green. Hardy and useful for formal and foundation work. 

 Plants 15 to 18 inches high, $1.00 each. 



— — lutea (Geo. Peabody Arborvitae). Similar in form and habit 

 to the American Arborvitae but with conspicuous golden 

 yellow foliage. 2 to 2\ feet. $2.00 each. 



— — Wareana (Siberian Arborvitae). Rugged in appearance, 

 broadly pyramidal with light green fleshy foliage. Fine for a 

 foundation planting or as a hedge. 2 to 2\ieet high. $1.00 each. 



— — pyramidalis (Pyramidal Arborvitae). Narrow columnar 

 shape; splendid for accents or formal planting. Dark green 

 throughout the winter months. Plants 2 to 3 feet high, $1.25 each. 



— Standishii (Slandish or Japanese Arborvitae). A hand- 

 some ornamental Evergreen of distinct habit, forming a broad 

 pyramid with ascending branches. 2 to 2} feet high, $1.50 each. 



Tsuga canadensis (Canada Hemlock). One of our most grace- 

 ful and attractive native Evergreens. Can be clipped or per- 

 mitted to grow naturally as the finely cut foliage makes this tree 

 most adaptable. Plants 2 to 3 feet high, $2.00 each. 



Evergreens are shipped balled and burlapped by express at customers expense. 



