EVERGREEN TREES 
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A Border of Specimen Evergreens growing in The Bay State Nurseries 
EVERGREEN TREES 
We pay particular attention to the cultivation of Evergreens. The stock we offer is all thrifty and heavily 
rooted, having been root-pruned, and several times transplanted, thus assuring success to the planter. We have 
large specimens of most varieties. ^Prices and sizes given upon application. 
Planting and Cultural Instructions: See notes under "Preface." 
ABBREVIATIONS 
Denoting Size: L, large; M, medium; S, small; D, dwarf; VD, very dwarf. 
Denoting Rapidity of Growth: r, rapid; m, medium; s, slow; v, vigorous. 
Denoting Varieties Suitable for Seashore Planting: Dagger (t). 
ABIES. Fir 
Abies balsamea (Balsam Fir). Lr. A slender tree of 
pyramidal form, and of rapid growth. Foliage 
dark green and silvery beneath. It thrives in 
moist soil best, but will grow on dry uplands. Not 
desirable farther south than Northern Massa- 
chusetts. 3 to 4 ft., $1.00; 4 to 5 ft., $1.25. 
A. — Hudsonia (Hudson's Bay Dwarf Fir). VDs. 
A dwarf form of the preceding, with the same tex- 
ture, and very compact in form. As broad as 
tall. A very interesting plant that should be in 
every collection. 8 to 12 in. spread, $2.50 each. 
A. canadensis (Hemlock). See Tsuga canadensis. 
A. concolor (White Fir). Lm. A native of the 
Rocky Mountains. A very hardy tree, with long, 
broad foliage, with great variety of tints, from 
light yellowish-green to dark green and blue. Of 
all the Firs, it is the best. It will withstand 
heat and drought. Very vigorous and grows 
rapidly. Graceful in appearance, and most de- 
sirable. As a single specimen, it is one of the 
most perfect trees grown. 2 y 2 to 3 ft., $3.00; 
3 to 3 y% ft., $4.00. We have specimens from 4 to 
10 ft., ranging in price from $6.00 to $20.00. 
A. Fraseri. Lr. Similar to the Balsam Fir in ap- 
pearance and habit of growth, but with richer and 
darker foliage. It will thrive farther south than 
the Balsam. 3 to 4 ft., $1.50; 4 to 5 ft., $2.00; 
5 to 6 ft., $2.50. 
A. Nordmanniana (Nordmann's Fir). Lm. One of 
the finest of the Silver Firs. Not hardy in North- 
ern Massachusetts. Symmetrical in form, with a 
massive dark green foliage, silvery beneath. Few 
trees surpass it where it does well. 2 to 2 % ft., 
S2.00; 2 H to 3 ft., $3.00. 
ABIES — Continued 
Abies Veitchi (Veitch's Silver Fir). Lr. The most rapid 
growing of all the Firs. It makes a tall symmet- 
rical tree, with dark green foliage on the upper 
side, and silvery beneath. It is very hardy, and 
a very desirable tree for large estates. It should 
be more generally planted than it is. 3 to 4 ft., 
$2.00; 4 to 5 ft., $3.00; 5 to 6 ft., $4.00. 
CEDRUS. Cedar 
Cedrus atlantica glauca (Mt. Atlas Cedar). Mm. 
Leaves very fine, and of a delicate steel-blue tint. 
Of a somewhat spreading, open habit of growth. 
A very interesting specimen, but not hardy north 
of Massachusetts. 23^ to 3 ft., $3.00. 
JUNIPERUS. Juniper 
A MOST INTERESTING AND DESIRABLE 
FAMILY OF HARDY EVERGREENS 
Juniperus chinensis (Chinese Juniper). Ds. The 
most desirable form of this genus. Branches 
rather slender; leaves pointed and spreading. 
Should be kept closely pruned to produce best 
effects. 2 to 2^ ft., $1.50; 2Y 2 to 3 ft., $2.00. 
J. — alba variegata. Dm. Upright growing and 
compact in form, with pretty variegated foliage. 
Quite hardy and desirable. 1% to 2 ft., $1.25; 
2 to 2Y 2 ft., $1.75; 2V 2 to 3 ft., $2.25. 
J. — aurea (Chinese Golden Juniper). Ds. Upright 
form, with young branchlets golden yellow, be- 
coming more brilliant in full sun. One of the best 
yellow-foliaged dwarf evergreens. 2 to 3 ft.. 
$2.50. 
