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CHOICE SELECTIONS IN PLANTS. F. R. PIEftSON CO., TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, N. Y. 
HARDY ORNAMENTAL ETVTJB^KLOEriE^IN:^. 
NORWAY SPRUCE (Abies excelsa).— We have an unusually fine stock of this well-known and 
beautiful evergreen, probably the most useful of all the evergreens, all things considered, as it is a 
strong grower and is perfectly hardy in all locations, and especially valuable for lawn ornamenta- 
tion, hedges, and wind-breaks. By frequent pruning its beauty can be much enhanced, and the 
plants can be kept of moderate size; but if left to grow naturally, it grows to a tree of the largest 
size. Our stock is very large; has been frequently transplanted, having been given plenty of room; 
is far superior to ordinary nursery stock, being thoroughly well -rooted specimen plants. 
Price, Plants 1}4 to 2 feet high 25c. each; 
" 2 to 2^4 " 35c. 
" 2^to3 " 50c. 
" 3 to 4 " 60c. 
u 4 to 5 " 75c. 
" 5 to 6 " $1.00 
Larger trees, extra fine, well-trimmed specimens, 
2.50 per doz; $15.00 per 100. 
3.50 
5.00 
6.00 
7.50 
10.00 
.50, $2.00 and 
25.00 
" 30.00 
" 40.00 
50.00 
75.00 
|3.00 each. 
Price, Plants 1% to 2 
" 2 to 2M 
" 2J^ to 3 
" 3 to 4 
" 4 to 5 
" 5 to 6 
CONICAL SPRUCE (Abies conica). — A very compact, close-growing tree, quite distinct from the 
Norway. Foliage, bluish-green. Price, $1.00 each. Extra size, $2.00 each. 
NORDMANSf'S SILVER FIR (Picea Nordmanniana).— May justly be considered the most beau- 
tiful of all the firs, forming perfect pyramids in shape. Foliage very dark, glossy green, silvery on 
the under side. Very distinct and conspicuous. 
' Price, $1.00 each. Extra size, $2.00 each. Larger specimens, $3.00 each. 
COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE (Picea pun gens glauca). — An exceedingly rare and handsome ever- 
green. Foliage bluish glaucous green. Most distinct of all the spruces. Price, $2.00 each. 
HEMLOCK (Abies, Canadensis). — This well-known American evergreen is indispensable for use in 
all landscape work, and, like the Norway, its beauty can be much enhanced by frequent pruning. 
As a hedge plant it is simply incomparable. Nothing that can be used in this climate is so beauti- 
ful as the hemlock hedge. We have a large stock of this in desirable sizes; plants in very best 
condition. 
feet high 30c. each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 
..40c. " 4.00 " 30.00 " 
..60c. " 6.00 " 40.00 " 
..75c. " 7.50 " 50.00 " 
.$1.00 " 10.00 
. 1.50 " 
RET1NISPORA (Japanese Cypress). — A dwarf , compact evergreen of exquisite form and beauty, 
for which there is an almost endless use. Can be planted in the smallest gardens and on the lawn 
in connection with other ornamental plantings where they produce exquisite effects. They are dis- 
tinct and beautiftil in coloring, also in style of growth, so that they can be planted in many positions 
where evergreens of larger growth would be excluded. From their compact, perfect habit, they 
are in great demand for filling vases in winter, as combinations of the different varieties can be 
made to produce exquisite effects. There is no evergreen so well adapted for planting in cemetery 
plots. It is perfectly hardy in any position. 
RETIJVISPORA PLUMOSA AUREA.— Forms beautiful pyramids of golden feathery foliage, 
retaining its golden color throughout the year. Very distinct and unusually beautiful. 
Price, 50c. each; $5.00 per doz. Extra size, 75c. each; $7.50 per doz. 
RETIJSISPORA PLUMOSA. — Of pyramidal growth, with light green feathery plume-like foli- 
age. Of compact and elegant form. 
Price, 50c. each; $5.00 per doz. Extra size, 75c. each; $7.50 per doz. Larger specimens, $1.00 and 
$1.50 each. 
RETINISPORA PILIPERA. — The most graceful of all the Retinisporas, with long, slender, 
pendulous branches, producing an exquisite effect — like a fountain of living green. 
Price, $1.00 each. Extra size, $1.50 each. 
RETIJVISPORA OBTUSA NANA. — Very dwarf and compact, forming dense masses, with tips of 
the shoots crested like a coxcomb. Very dark green foliage. 
Price, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. Extra size, $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 
RETINISPORA ERICOIDES — Heather-like foliage, purplish-green or wine-color. Very distinct. 
Price, 50c. each; $5.00 per doz. Extra size, 75c. each; $7.50 per doz. 
RETINISPORA SQUAROSA. . — Silvery bluish-green. Very distinct and beautiful. 
Price,' 50c. each; $5.00 per doz. Extra size, 75c. each; $7.50 per doz. 
ARBOR "VITiE ( Thuya Hoveyii). — A very beautiful compact dwarf evergreen. Shoots are 
tipped with gold, forming a dense globular mass of golden foliage. Distinct and elegant. Very 
hardy and popular; valuable for planting in connection with Retinisporas. Fine for city use in 
small gardens, and other situations where a dwarf evergreen is useful. 
Price, 50c. each; $5.00 per doz. Extra size, 75c. each; $7.50 per doz. 
ARBOR VITiE (Thuya globosa). — Forms dense, compact globe-shaped masses of light-green foli- 
age, almost as round and perfect as a ball. Very distinct and effective. Particularly valuable for 
use in vases and for border effects. 
Price, 50c. each; $5.00 per doz. Extra size, 75c. each; $7.50 per doz. 
ARBOR VITiE PYRAMIDAL (Thuya pyramidalis).— A taller growing Arbor Vitse; makes very 
perfect specimens, and on account of its peculiar pyramidal growth and glossy dark-green foliage, 
adds variety to choice collections, producing distinctive effects in fine landscape work. 
Price, $1.00 each. Extra size, $2.00 each. 
ARBOR VIT^E AMERICAN (Thuya occidentalis).— Well-known, and especially adapted for 
hedges, although useful for planting in conjunction with other evergreens. We have a large stock 
of this, which has been frequently transplanted, and is in the finest shape, having plenty of fibrous 
roots. Will give splendid satisfaction. 
Plants lto \y& ft. high 20c. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 
" 3 to 4 " " -.35c. " 3.50 " 25.00 
4to5 " " 50c. " 5.00 " 35.00 
SCOTCH PINE (Pinus sylvestris) .— A rapid-growing pine, with stout, erect shoots and silvery- 
green foliage. 75c. each; extra size, $1.00 each. 
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AUSTRIAN OR BLACK. PINE (Pinus Austriasa).— A remarkable robust, vigorous pine, very 
hardy and spreading, Needles are long, erect, stiff , and dark green. Growth very rapid. A native 
of the mountains of Svria. 
Plants 2 to 2% ft. high 50c, each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 
" ■ 2*4 to 3 " *' 60c. " 6.00 " 40.00 
" 3 to 4 " " 75c. " 7.50 " 50.00 
" 4 to 5 " " 1.00 " 
WHITE PINE (Pinus Strobus),— The most ornamental of all our native pines, and considered by 
many to be the most beautiful of all the pines. Foliage is a light, delicate silvery green. Tree is 
more slender in its growth than either the Scotch or Austrian pine. One of the finest of our orna- 
mental evergreens . 
Plants 1% to 2 ft. high 35c. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 
" 2 to 2% " " 50c. " 5.00 " 35.00 
4 to 5 " " $1.00 " 
" 5 to 6 " " 1.50 " 
IRISH JUNIPER (Juniperus Hibernica). — A handsome, erect evergreen, forming a slender, perfect 
pillar; beautiful light-green foliage. Very effective when used in connection with other dwarf 
evergreens. Price, 50c. each; $5.00 per doz. Extra size, 75c. each; $7.50 per doz. 
JAPAN YEW (Taxus cuspidata). — Native of the mountains of Japan. A low spreading evergreen 
with dense, compact, short dark-green foliage; somewhat ascending branches. Most hardy of the 
yews; choice and rare. Price, $1.50 each. 
GOLDEN ENGLISH YKW (Taxus aurea). — A low -growing evergreen; very bushy, densely 
branched, and thickly covered with drooping leaves of a rich golden hue. It is unsurpassed by 
any golden evergreen. Price, $1.50 each. 
GOLDEN IRISH YEW (Taxus Hibernica aurea). — Grows more upright than the others, forming 
beautiful pyramids of dense golden foliage. Very fine. Price,. $1.50 each. 
NOOTKA SOUND CYPRESS (Thuyopsis Borealis).— A elegant conical-shaped evergreen, with 
curved, flexible branches drooping at the tips. Foliage is dark green. Very graceful. Price, 75c. 
each; $7.50 per doz. 
LAWSOX'S CYPRESS (Cupressus Lawsoniana). — A very delicate and graceful evergreen. The 
tips of the shoots when young are pendulous, and the entire effect is exceptionally fine. One of 
the prettiest conifers that is grown. 
Price, 50c. each; $5.00 per doz. Extra size, 75c. each; $7.50 per doz. 
TREE BOX. — A very beautiful compact evergreen; very useful in connection with Retinisporas 
etc., where collections of dwarf evergreens can be used. Price, 50c. each; $5.00 per doz. 
DWARF BOX FOR EDG-ING-.^-This old-time favorite for edging around garden-walks and 
paths is coming into favor again, for which purpose nothing is quite so well adapted. It makes the 
neatest possible edge, and does not require the same amount of care that grass edges do, and makes 
a much neater and nicer appearance. We have a fine stock of it, and^can furnish it in quantity at 
low figures. Price, 35c. per yard; $25.00 per 100 yards. 
EVERGREENS SHOULD BE PLANTED IN SPRING ; CAN BE PLANTED ANY TIME UNTIL GROWTH BEGINS, USUALLY ABOUT JUNE 1st. OUR TREES HAVE BEEN 
FREQUENTLY TRANSPLANTED, AND ARE EXTRA WELL ROOTED, AND ARE CONSEQUENTLY IN THE VERY BEST POSSIBLE CONDITION. 
