EVERGREEN TREES 
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For Tree Fanciers only, who are able to Possess Rare Pieces 
Below are eleven varieties of dwarf forms of Picea excelsa, all of which are absolutely hardy, and of 
which no adequate description can be made. To be appreciated, they must be seen, and when once 
seen by a lover of trees, they will be thoroughly admired. They are all very dwarf, and will 
never become overgrown. The older they are the softer in appearance, and more beautiful they 
become. In this regard they are like tapestries. These conifers are to a gentleman's estate what 
pearls and diamonds are to a lady's dress; and must be used with the same consideration. So many 
years are consumed in their production that they are necessarily very scarce, for which reason few 
nurserymen venture to grow them; hence they are expensive. Because they are expensive, compar- 
atively few people can afford to buy them: but for that few who can afford them, we have gathered 
one here, and another there, from many nurseries in Europe, until at the preent time we have one of 
the finest collections of these rare conifers that can be found in America. Sizes ranging from one foot 
to three feet high, and from three feet broad to fifteen inches high. Prices ranging according to age 
. and size, from $5.00 to $50.00. 
PICEA Excelsa. Dwarf Varieties 
P. — Barryi 
P. — Clanbrasiliana 
P. — conica 
P. — Gregoryana 
P. — Maxwellii 
P. — pumila 
For those who 
love trees 
P. 
— pygmaea 
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— Remontii 
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— brevifolia 
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— Doumetii 
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— nana gracilis 
Picea excelsa in versa (Weeping Norway Spruce). Ss. 
Drooping branches closely appressed to the stem. 
Desirable as a novelty. 4 to 5 ft., $3.00; 5 to 6 
ft., $4.50. 
P. nigra (Black Spruce). Lr. Native variety, re- 
sembling Picea excelsa. Often pendulous branches 
forming narrow, irregular head. Bark brown or 
yellowish brown; foliage light green. 3 to 4 ft., 
$1.25; 4 to 5 ft., $1.50. 
P. Omorika. Mm. A native Spruce from Servia; 
tall grower and quite distinct. The leaves are 
shining green beneath. A very desirable variety. 
2 to 3 ft., $2.50. 
P. orientalis (Eastern Spruce) . Lv. Graceful Spruce, 
with dark, glossy foliage; slow growth. 2 to 3 
ft., $2.25; 3 to 4 ft., $3.25; 4 to 5 ft., $4.00. 
Picea pungens Kosteri (Roster's Blue Spruce) 
PICEA — Continued 
Picea polita (Tiger-tail Spruce). Mm. A tree forming 
a dense, broad, pyramidal head, with stout 
branches; very striking in appearance; stiff, 
sharp leaves of a pleasing shade of green. A 
Japanese variety of slow growth. 1% to 2 ft., 
$1.50; 2 to 3 ft., $2.00. 
tP. pungens (Colorado Spruce). Lm. A slow-growing, 
hardy conifer of symmetrical habit; will thrive 
near the salt water as can no other variety of 
conifer, consequently admirably adapted to sea- 
shore planting. A very beautiful evergreen. 2 to 
3 ft., $1.50; 3 to 4 ft., $2.00. Specimens of larger 
sizes can be furnished if desired. 
fP. — glauca (Colorado Blue Spruce). Lm. A glaucous 
form of Picea pungens; same general charac- 
teristics as above, with the exception that instead 
of being green it has an exceedingly rich silvery 
blue color. Very desirable for a specimen tree on 
any lawn; easily transplanted. 2 to 2 Yi ft., 
$2.50; 2 Y % to 3 ft., $3.00; 3 to 4 ft., $3.50. Speci- 
mens in larger sizes up to 10 ft. can be furnished 
upon application. 
fP. — Kosteri (Koster's Blue Spruce). Lm. Same 
general characteristics as the above, varying in 
this respect only, that they are of uniform color, 
deep silvery blue. Compact habit of growth; very 
symmetrical and most desirable of all. 2 to 2 H 
ft., $2.50; 2 y 2 to 3 ft., $3.00; 3 to 3M ft., $4.00. 
Larger specimens when wanted. 
PINUS. Pine 
tPinus austriaca. Lr. One of the best evergreens 
for decorative purposes where a tree of consid- 
erable size is desired. Foliage long, dark green; 
vigorous grower; will thrive well in ordinary soil 
and by the seashore. 2 to 2 y 2 ft., $1.00; 2^ to 
3 ft., $1.50; 3 to 4 ft., $2.50. 
P. densiflora (Japanese Red Pine). Lv. A hardy, 
ornamental Pine with dense foliage of a yellowish- 
green texture; leaves resembling those of the 
White Pine more than any other Pine; is worthy 
of a place on every lawn where a tree of consider- 
able size can be used. 2 to 3 ft., $1.25; 3 to 4 ft., 
$1.75. 
fP. Banksiana, syn. divaricata (Jack Pine). Lr. A 
tree that will thrive on poorest and driest soils; 
very rapid grower; desirable for screening pur- 
poses. Somewhat irregular habit of- growth. 3 
to 4 ft., $1.00; 4 to 5 ft., $1.25; 5 to 6 ft.,*$1.50. 
