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which hold the soil and can generally be dug and wrapped in burlap, and thus transported 
to a distance without suffering. If the roots of an Evergreen are once dried, the chance 
of its growing is greatly reduced. 
ARBORVITiE - Thuya 
American (T. occidentali.s). Growth erect, columnar occupying little space. For 
single trees, cones, hedges or screens, it is very well suited, as it is easily transplanted, and 
can be pruned as desired. Selected t rees, 2 ft., 50 cts.j 3 to 4 ft., 75 cts ; 4 to 5 ft $1 50* 
5 to 6 ft., $2.50. See Hedge Plants. •, «■ -ou, 
Globe (T. globosa). This tree forms a dense round ball of a pleasing shade of green. 
Its dwarf habit will be understood from the fact that we have trees 20 years old which 
are not 3 feet high. Hardy everywhere. 1 to 1}^ ft., $1.00. 
Geo. Peabody (T. aurea). Dwarf foliage of a deep and lasting golden color. A very 
choice varietj'. 3 ft., $2.50. 
Siberian (T. Wareana). We consider this to be one of the very best Arborvitses for 
this latitude. It is very hardy and its dark green foliage does not burn in the winter. 
We especially recommend this for hedges 
and screens. Of a slower and bushier 
growth than the American variety, l}^ 
to 2 feet, 75 cts.; 2 feet, extra, $1.00. 
Pyramidal. Similar to Amercan, but 
of more dense, compact habit. 2 to 3 ft., 
75 cts.; 3 to 4 ft., $1.50. 
CRYPTOMERIA 
Japonica Lobbi. A graceful and hand- 
some tree resembling the Araucaria. 2 ft., 
$1.00. 
Fir-Abies 
Balsam (A. balsamea). A tree with 
dark green leaves, a rapid grower, and well 
adapted for almost any place. It thrives 
in wet or boggy places, also on or near the 
toils of our higher New England moun- 
tains. 2 ft., 50 cts.; 3 ft., 75 cts.; 4 ft., 
$1.00. 
Concolor (A concolor). White Fir. 
An elegant Colorado tree with long glau- 
cous colorcii leaves and branches, in 
whorls of picturesque character, being one 
of the brightest of lawn trees. 2 ft 
$1.50; 2 to 214 ft., $2.00; 2)^ to 3 ft 
$3.00. 
Frazer (A. Frazerii). A tree resembling Balsam Fir, but of a darker color. 2 
ft., .50 cts. 
Nikko Fir. A native of Central .lapan, which is one of the most desirable Fir trees 
for the Northern States. 1 to IJ^ ft., $1.00; 2}^ to 3 ft., S2.50. 
Veitch's Silver (A. Veitchii). Resembles the Nordmann's Fir, though the silvery 
tint is more pronounced. It is hardy and makes one of the grandest specimens. Foliaee 
dark and ma.ssive. 2 to 23^ ft., .$2.00; 3 ft., .$3.00. 
HEMLOCK - Tsuga 
(T. Canadensis). A remarkably graceful and beautiful native tree. As a specimen 
plant for lawn decoration it has no equal. The Hemlock will stand shearing so well, and 
becomes so den.sc and compact under this treatment, that they may be used wherever a 
small tree is wanted, or in hedges. They succeed in almost any soil; we can not say too 
much in their favor. 18 to 24 in., .50 cts.; 2 to 2}4 ft., 75 cts.; 2 to 3 ft., (Sheared speci- 
mens) $1.00; 3 to 4 ft., (Sheared specimens) $1.75; 4 to 5 ft., $2.50. 
Sargents (T. Sargentii). A weeping variety. 1 ft., $1.50. 
