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In handling and planting Evergreens never allow the roots to become dry for an 
instant. Their roots tseing resinous, when once dry water has no power to restore them. 
Dip the roots in "grout" or very thin mud, and plant quickly. Cover the roots with 
fresh soil, and with a heavy piece of wood beat the earth solid over them, fill up, pound 
again, and finish by bringing fresh loose soil about the tree with a hoe. If trees are 
planted when the ground is very wet, the pounding must be omitted until it is in working 
order, to prevent baking. Planted in this way, and thoroughly cultivated with plow and 
hoe e\'er>' week, Evergreens seldom fail to give abundant satisfaction. Give a heavy 
mulch Jul}' 1, and they are all right for the season. 
ARBOR VITAE. (American.) One of the finest evergreens for single planting or hedges. 
GLOBE. Dense and dwarf, forming a round ball without any training. 
SIBERIAN. Similar to American, but retains its green color better. 
PINE, WHITE. Foliage white silvery green. Well known tree. 
SCOTCH. Robust spreading tree with stout, erect shoots. 
RETINOSPORA, FILIFERA. Elegant formed tree with slender drooping branches. 
PLUMOSA. Graceful habit with delicate glaucous foliage. 
PLUMOSA AUREA. Foliage tipped with golden yellow. 
SPRUCE. WHITE. A native medium sized tree of pyramidal form. 
NORWAY. Similar to above, but more rapid grower, and coarser foliage. 
COLORADO BLUE. This magnificent tree is a native of the Rocky Mountains, and has 
endxired a temperature of 30 degrees below zero, in exposed situations, entirely unin- 
jured. It is of fine, compact habit, and of very symmetrical growth, becoming a 
stately, spreading tree. Ihe rich blue, or sage color, of its foliage makes a marked 
contrast to the green of other trees. The most popular "true blue" Evergreen. 
HEMLOCK. A graceful and beautifiJ tree, with drooping branches, and delicate dark 
foliage. 
DECIDUOUS SHRUBS 
These are much smaller than trees, and occupy much less space. They are very valu- 
able planted as single specimens in the door yard, or in groups or. -masses, and a little 
planning in setting the kinds in the group will readily bring out the greatest individual 
baauty of the different kinds. 
Hardy shrubs like the Weigelas, Deutzias, Spireas, Hydrangeas, etc., when planted 
in masses produce a magnificent eflfect. What grand masses of bloom can be had through- 
out the season by proper use of the various families. Then the purple and variegated- 
leaved trees and shrubs may also be planted in such a manner as to afford a rich and strik- 
ing contrast. Highly effective groups can be formed of trees and shrubs possessing bright- 
colored bark in winter. 
Deciduous trees, shrubs and vines can be planted either in Spring or Fall. By the 
proper use of the pruning knife or shears, the plants may be kept in handsome shape and 
proper size. 
The best time for pruning all shrubs is when they have done flowering. 
While our energies have been largely devoted to growing fruit stock we are increasing 
yearly our ornamental stock and are prepared to meet the increasing demand in this line. 
We have much land well suited for the propagation of ornamental stock which we are utiliz- 
ing and all those who are thinking of beautifying their home grounds will do well to corres- 
pond with us. submit their lists or let us advise and we can quote special terms on large 
orders. 
FLOWERING SHRUBS— VARIEGATED OR COLORED FOLIAGE— Althea Variegated; Filbert; 
Barberry, Corchorus, Dogwood, Elder, Golden, Eleagnus Longipes, Prunus Pissardi, Syringa 
Variegated: Weigela Variegated. 
SHRUBS THAT FLOWER IN MAY— Almonds, Forsythia, Honeysuckle, Japan Quince, 
Lilacs, Exochorda, Prunus Triloba, Snowball, Spirea, Tree Paeonia, Wistaria. 
IN JUNE — Akebia, Clematis, Deutzia, Dogwood, Elder, Eleagnus Longipes, Honey- 
suckle., Lilacs ; Paeonias, Herbaceous ; Rhododendrons, Snowballs, Spireas, Syringa, Weigela, 
Wistaria. 
IN JULY — Clethra, Clematis, Spirea, Honeysuckle. 
IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER — Althea, Bignonia, Clematis, Honeysuckle; Hydrangea 
Paniculata Grandiflora. 
SHRUBS WHOSE FLOWERS ARE SUCCEEDED BY ORNAMENTAL FRUIT— Barberry, scarlet 
berries in September; Chinese Matrimony Vine, red berries; Dogwood (Red-Branched), 
white berries in September; Dogwood (Cornelian Cherry), red berries in August; Elder, 
purple fruit in August; Eleangus Longipes, deep orange red berries, very showy. 
^AZALEA (Mollis or Chinese). Few classes of plants give a greater range of colors. 
These are especially attractive when planted in groups. Flowers appear in great profusion 
before the leaves in Spring. 
