CROMWELL GARDENS, CROMWELL, CONN. 



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SELECT CONIFEROUS 



Retinispora filifera 



Retinispora filifera. An attractive and interesting ever- 

 green, with somewhat drooping, threadlike branches, pro- 

 ducing a handsome shower-like effect, developing rapidly 

 into a well-shaped specimen plant. 

 Plants 23^ to 3 feet high: $2.50 each. 



Retinispora obtusa gracilis. A very beautiful dwarf- 

 growing evergreen of refined appearance. The foliage 

 retains its deep green color throughout the Winter and is 

 therefore, particularly desirable for massing where low 

 groupings are required. 



Plants 1}^ to 2 feet: $2.00 each. 



Retinispora pisifera. A fine pyramidal-formed evergreen 

 of fairly rapid growth, distinct and graceful. 

 Plants 2 to 2H feet high: $2.00 each. 



Retinispora pisifera aurea. A beautiful, bright golden 

 form of the preceding. One of the most attractive golden- 

 leaved evergreens. 



Plants 23^ to 3 feet high: .|2.00 to $2.50 each. 



Retinispora plumosa. A handsome pyramidal variety of 

 dense feathery light green foliage. Very hardy. 

 Plants 2 to 2H feet high: $1.50 each. 



Retinispora plumosa aurea. A most desirable golden form 

 of the above, of compact, shapely growth; fine as a speci- 

 men or grafted. 



Plants 2 to 2J^ feet high: $2.00 each. 



Retinispora squarrosa Veitchii. A charming evergreen 

 of compact feathery growth; bluish green in color. 

 2 feet high: $2.00 each. 



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Taxus cuspidata brevifolia (Japanese Yew). A rare and 

 beautiful dwarf-growing evergreen, retaining its deep green 

 color throughout the entire Winter. Very hardy. 

 Plants 12 to 18 inches: $1.50 to $2.00 each. 



Thuya occidentalisWareana (Arborvitce). Afinei)yrami- 

 dal ovorgrcen with deep green foliage. I'^xtremely useful 

 for forming screens, massing or planting individually. 

 Plants 3 feet high; $2.00 each. 



Thuya occidentalis lutea, var. Geo. Peabody. Bright, 

 yellow foliage. A decidedly attractive form of occidentalis. 

 Plants 3 to 3H feet high: $2.00 to $2.50 each. 



Thuya globosa (Globe-headed Arborvitse). A deep green 

 variety of compact, globular form. 



Plants IS to 24 inches high: $1.25 to $1.50 each. 



Retinispora plumosa 



