ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT. 
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WHITE (Strobus). The most ornamental of our native pines; foliage 
hght, delicate or silvery green. Flourishes in the poorest light sandy 
RETINOSPORA (Japan Cypress). 
A valuable and interesting class of evergreens from Japan. 
PLUMOSA. A variety with fine, short branches and small leaves. The 
soft plume-like appearance of its foliage gives us its name. 
PLUMOSA-AUREA. Habit of growth and form similar to Plumosa 
Foliage of a rich, golden yellow, very striking. 
SQUARROSA. Of small habit, with beautiful, feathery, silver-green 
foliage. 
SILVER FIR (Pica). 
AMERICAN, or BALSAM (Balsamea). A symmetrical tree, of conical 
form. A rapid, erect grower. Leaves dark green above, silverv 
beneath. 
SPRUCE (Abies). 
COLORADO BLUE. One of the most distinct and striking of the Spruce 
family. Foliage of a rich blue color. A free grower, and perfectly 
hardy. -' 
HEMLOCK (Canadensis). Delicate, dark-colored foliage, and drooping 
branches. Good for the lawn, and also makes a good hedge. 
NORWAY (Excelsa). A well-known species, of great hardiness • of 
rapid growth ; pyramidal form ; dark green foliage ; branches sweep- 
ing, feathery, and very graceful. 
EVERGREEN SHRUBS. 
ASHBERRY (Mahonia). 
HOLLY-LEAVED (Aquifolia). Bright yellow flowers in May blush 
berries during the fall ; handsome foliage. Medium size. ' 
BOX (Boxus). 
DWARF (Suffruticosa). The well-known sort used for borders. 
DAPHNE CNEORUM (Garland flower). 
A charming dwarf evergreen .shrub, with glaucous green folia<re • flowers 
bright, deep pink, and fragrant. It begins to bloom in May and 
continues almost constantly until September. 
KALMIA LATIPOLIA (Mt. Laurel). 
Glossy green, shining foliage ; flowers in large clusters, excellent shape 
and of a beautiful, delicate pink color. ■ ' 
RHODODENDRON. 
Rhododendrons are superb evergreen shrubs, producing dense clusters of 
magnificent flowers, but they require a somewhat shady situation 
and a peaty soil, free from lime. There are several colors the most 
attractive being white, red, and purple, all of which we can supplv 
