14 THE BAY STATE NURSERIES, NORTH ABINGTON, MASS. 
PINUS— Continued 
Pinus montana (Swiss Mountain Pine) . Ms. A hand- 
some, hardy low conifer with ascending branches, 
densely clothed with bright green foliage. Useful 
as single specimens or for covering rocky slopes. 
2 to 2 y 2 ft., $2.50; 2 y 2 to 3 ft., $3.00. 
fP. Mughus (Dwarf Mountain Pine). Ds. Very 
valuable where a low, dense, spreading growth of 
evergreen is desired; foliage deep green; very 
hardy. A most useful tree for lawn decoration, 
for rock- work, or covering hillsides. 15 to 18 in., 
$1.00; 18 to 24 in., $1.50. 
P. resinosa (Red Pine). Lr. A native pine with red- 
dish bark and long, light green foliage; very 
hardy and will thrive on poor soil; a beautiful 
tree; worthy of more consideration by planters 
than it has heretofore received. 2 to 3 ft., $1.25; 
3 to 4 ft., $1.50. 
fP. rigida (Pitch Pine). Lr. A native tree of ir- 
regular habit. It will grow in the meanest soil or 
almost no soil at all; useful for covering sandy 
areas where nothing else will grow. Not desirable 
as a lawn ornament, but useful nevertheless. 3 to 
4 ft., $1.25; 4 to 5 ft., $1.75. 
fP. Strobus (White Pine). Lr. One of the most 
valuable and stately of our native evergreens. 
Light silvery green foliage; highly ornamental 
when planted singly or in groups; should be ex- 
tensively planted. 2 to 3 ft., 75c; 3 to 4 ft., 
$1.25; 4 to 5 ft., $1.75. 
fP. sylvestris (Scotch Pine). Lr. One of the most 
rapid-growing of the conifers; decidedly beautiful 
and useful for screening purposes. In this country 
it is not a long-lived tree; when twenty- five or 
thirty years old it begins to show age, conse- 
quently other trees should be planted with it to 
ensure permanence. The foliage bluish green. 
3 to 4 ft., $1.00; 4 to 5 ft., $1.50. 
PSEUDOTSUGA. Douglas Spruce 
Pseudotsuga taxifolia (Douglas Spruce). Lr. One 
of the most desirable of evergreens, considered 
from every standpoint. When small, it is beauti- 
ful in shape and texture, and when it attains large 
proportions, it is majestic. Leaves dark bluish 
green; rapid grower, and healthy; worthy of a 
place on every estate. 2 to 3 ft., $1.50; 3 to 4 ft., 
$2.25; 4 to 5 ft., $3.25. Prices for larger speci- 
mens on application. 
RETINISPORA. Japan Cypress 
Retinispora filifera (Thread-branched Japan Cy- 
press). Ms. A tree of very graceful appearance, 
with bright green slender, string-like pendulous 
foliage. Very ornamental; the most desirable 
of the entire family. 2 to 3 ft., $3.00; 3 to 4 ft., 
$4.00. 
R. — aurea (Golden Thread-branched Japan Cy- 
press). Ms. A golden form of the above, with 
bright golden foliage. The best golden Cypress. 
Useful in a planting of evergreens to give contrast; 
very hardy. 15 to 18 in. spread, $2.50; 18 to 
24 in., $3.50. 
R. obtusa (Obtuse-leaved Japan Cypress). Ms. 
Dark fern-like foliage; very distinct and beauti- 
ful in its appearance. A decidedly beautiful cast 
of green. 2 to 2 y 2 ft., $2.25; 2 y 2 to 3 ft., $2.75. 
R. — filicoides (Fern-like Japan Cypress) . Sm. Leaves 
small, oval and curved; color deep green above, 
and more or less glaucous beneath; fairly hardy. 
2 to 3 ft., $2.25. 
R. — nana (Dwarf Obtuse-leaved Japan Cypress). 
VDs. A very handsome deep green, slow-grow- 
ing, bushy evergreen; dense, extremely dark vivid 
green foliage; unusually pretty. Moderately 
hardy. 12 to 15 in., $2.25. 
R. aurea. VDs. Same character as the above, 
only it has a rich golden-yellow foliage. 2 ft., 
, $2.75. 
R. pisifera (Pea-fruited Japan Cypress). Lr. An 
upright tree; light green feathery foliage; branches 
somewhat pendulous at the ends. A desirable, 
graceful tree. In northern latitudes it should be 
planted in sheltered positions. 2 to 3 ft., $1.50; 
3 to 4 ft., $2.25. Prices for larger specimens on 
application. 
R. — aurea. Lv. Same character as above, except 
the color is golden instead of green. 2 to 3 ft., 
$1.50; 3 to 4 ft., $2.25. 
R. plumosa (Plume-like Japan Cypress). Lm. A 
tree with soft, plume-like feathery foliage; light 
green in color; very graceful in habit of growth. 
To be kept at its best it should be sheared in the 
middle of June. In that event it will not become 
open and ragged. 2 to 2 y 2 ft., $1.50; 2 U to 3 ft., 
$2.00; 3 to 4 ft., $2.50. 
A Partial View of Evergreens Growing in the Bay State Nurseries 
