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EVERGREEN T 



Abies Alcocklana — A. Japan tree of the greatest 

 value. It is hardy and retains its foliage well, being 

 always of good form. The silvery tint of the 

 lower leaf surface is in brilliant contrast at all 

 times with the deep green above. $L to $1.50. 



A. Canadensis (Hemlock Spruce)— A. lovely native 

 tree, of loose, open growth, unless it be pruned, 

 when it makes a very dense bush. Whether as a 

 single specimen or as a hedge plant, it has no 

 equal. 18 to 2-1 in.. 35 cts.: 2 to 3 ft., 50c.; 3 to 4 ft., 

 76 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., heavy, 75 cts.; 5 to 6 ft., $1.50 to $2. 



A. Douglasil (Douglas Spruce)~A beautiful, rapid 

 growing tree, with nice, dark green foliage. It is a 

 splendid tree for lawn planting, and is used in all 

 work where a particularly choice tree is required. 

 2 to 3 ft, 11.25 ; 3 to 4 ft., $1.50. 



A. Engeimanii — A choice and valuable Rocky Moun- 

 tain tree, of dense, pyramidal growth. Has the 

 stift foliage of Pungens and in most cases the fine 

 glaucous color of the latter. An elegant, massive 

 tree. |1 to |2. 



A. Excelsa (Norway Spruce) — An elegant tree of per- 

 fect pyramidal habit. Has fine, graceful, pendulous 

 branches. It is exceedingly picturesque and beau- 

 tiful. One of the best evergreens. 18 in. to 2 ft., 

 25 cts ; 2 to 2^ ft., 35 cts.; 2^ to 3 ft., 50 cts.; 3 to 3 J 

 ft., 75 cts ; to 4 ft.. |1. 



A. excelsa var. inverta (Weeping Spruce)— This makes 

 a beautiful specimen on the lawn ; foliage is larger 

 and brighter than the common spruce. The 

 branches of a large tree are as drooping as those of 

 a Willow. 2 ft., $1 ; 3 ft., $1.50 ; 4 ft., $2 to $2.50. 



A. Orientalis (Eastern)— Resembling a fine leaved 

 Norway Spruce, but much more elegant than the 

 latter. Of graceful form and dark, attractive foli- 

 age. Worthy of general cultivation. $1.50 to $5. 



A. Polita (Tiger-Tail)~A beautiful Japan variety, 

 hardy and choice. The thickly set branches are 

 furnished with stiff, sharp leaves of a pleasant 

 shade of deep green. Qaite distinct and deserving 

 cultivation for ornament. $1.50. 



A. Pungens Glauca (Colorado Blue Spruce)— There are 

 many of these trees sold cheaply that are no better 

 really than a Norway Sprace,many of them not hav- 

 ing as much color as some of our White Spruce. The 

 prices we quote are for selected colors. Few trees 

 are as much sought after as this. $200 has been 

 oflfered for specimen trees of this beautiful Spruce. 

 The tree forms a dense pyramidal growth; no 

 evergreen tree can excel it as it has the advantage 

 of growing vigorously where many evergreens fail; 

 it withstands the coldest winters and in appear- 

 ance surpasses any of the evergreens, with the pos- 

 sible exception of Pieea Concolor. 18 in., $2 ; 2 ft., 

 $3; 2} ft., $4; 3 ft., $5. 



CUPRESSUS. CYPRESS. 

 C. Lawsoniana (Lawson's Cypress)— From California, 

 where it forms a very large tree. It has elegant 

 drooping branches and very slender, feathery 

 branchlets. Leaves dark, glossy green, tinged with 

 a glaucous hue. One of the finest Cypresses. 50 

 toll. 



JUNIPERUS. JUNIPER. 

 J. Communis — Our common Juniper; light glaucous 



foliage. 50 cts. 

 J. Aurea (Douglass Golden) — Forms a mat-like,8pread- 



ing growth of brilliant golden color. Valuable for 



edging and grouping. 50 cts. 

 J. Communis Hibernica (Irish)— Of dense, pillar-like 



growth ; glaucous green foliage. 50 cts. to $1. 

 J. Prostrata (Prostrate) — Low spreading native 



species, trailing close to the ground. Foliage bright 



green, bronzy in winter. Fine for rock work or 



banks. 75 cts. 



fEES— Continued. 



Juniperus Sabina (Savin) — Prostrate epreadins 

 branches, with somber green foliage. Hardy and 

 well adapted for hillsides. 50 cts. 



J. Sabina procumbens (Creeping Savin)— Quite pros- 

 trate, creep mg over considerable space and fine for 

 rocks, walls and drv places. 75 cts. 



J. Sab'na tamariscifolia (Tamarisk Leaved)— An ele- 

 gant form, with broad, feathery branches and thick, 

 glaucous and deep green foliage. Makes a fine 

 broad specimen. $1. 



J. Sinensis Aurea (Golden Chinese)— A most brilliant 

 golden fjrm and one of the best yellow-foliaged 

 d warf evergreens we have. $ I . 



J. Virginiana (Red Cedar)— Medium growth, tapering 

 form, bright rich green foliage. Useful for orna- 

 mental planting. 50 cts. 



PICEA (Abies) FIR. 



Picea Balsamea (Balsam) — A very reguiar,symmetrical 

 tree ; leaves dark green above, silvery beneath. 

 2| to 3 ft., 50 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., 75 cts. 



P. Concolor syn. lasiocarpa— This we consider one of 

 the finest of evergreen trees. It is from Colorado 

 and grows to a height of 40 feet or more. We be- 

 lieve this splendid Rocky Mountain tree will yet 

 displace the well-known "Blue Spruce " (Picea 

 Pungens) in popular favor. It is more graceful and 

 feathery than the latter, is its equal in color, and as 

 it grows older, retains its lower limbs better, so 

 that altogether it is superior, especially for per- 

 manent planting. 12 to 18 in., $1.50.; 2 ft., |2: 

 3 ft , $4. 



P. Nordmaniana (Nordman's)— This majestic Fir, 

 from the Crimean mountains, is of symmetrical 

 form, vigorous and quite hardy. Its foliage is 

 massive, dark green, shining above and slightly 

 glaucous below, rendering it a very handsome tree 

 throughout the year. Considered here and in 

 Europe as one of the finest of the Silver Firs. $1 

 to $8. 



P. Pectinata (Silver)— A distinct and beautiful species 

 from the mountains of Asia Minor. It is a compact 

 grower, the branches being thickly set on the 

 stems, foliage dark green; quite hardy. One of 

 the best. $1 to $2. 



PINUS. PINE. 



Pinus Austriaca (Austrian Pine) — A remarkably ro- 

 bust, hardy, spreading tree ; leaves long, stiff and 

 dark green ; growth rapid ; valuable for this coun- 

 try. 2 ft., 35 cts. to 60 cts ; 2J ft. to 3 ft., 60 cts. io 

 75 cts ; 3 to 4 ft., 75 cts. to $1. 



P. Excelsa, (Lofty Bohtan Pine)-From the Himalayas. 

 Like the White Pine, but with more silvery foliage, 

 which is long and pendulous. $1.25. 



P. Mugiio (Dwarf)— Of the highest value wherealow, 

 dense, spreading growth is desired. Very dark 

 foliage and extremely hardy. 50 cts. to $1. 



P. Strobus (White Pine)— The most ornamental of all 

 our native pines ; foliage light, delicate, of silvery 

 green ; flourishes in th ; poorest soils. 2 to 3 ft., 50 

 cts. to 75 cts ; 3 to 4 ft., $1 ; 5 to 6 ft., $1.50 ; 6 to 8 

 ft., $2 50 : specimens, $5. 



P._ Sylvestris (Scotch Pine)— This, with the Austrian, 

 is the toughest and hardiest of pines. Foliage 

 much more silvery than the Austrian. It is more 

 desirable for mass and shelter planting than as an 

 iFolated specimen. 2 to 3 ft., 50 cts. to 75 cts, 



P. Cembra (Swiss Stone Pine)— Of thick, regular 

 growth, foliage resembling the White Pine, and 

 quite silvery. An elegant and valuable ornamen- 

 tal tree. 2 ft., 75 cts., 3 ft. $1.25. 

 RETINISPORA. JAPANESE CEDAR. 



Retinispora Ericoides (Heath Leaved)— A handsome 

 Japan form, bluish-green in summer and bronze in 

 winter. 60c. 



