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vltae group. A vigorous, compact grow- 
er with beautiful golden green foliage. 
Hardy and valuable to contrast with 
other colors. 
Globe Arborvitue (Thuya globosa) — Very 
dwarf and compact; grows naturally into 
a rounded, almost ball-like form. 
Pyramidal Arborvltne — A very hardy com- 
pact Arborvitae which forms an elegant 
and very slender shaft of drak green. 
Superior to, and much hardier than, 
Irish Juniper. Much planted in ceme- 
teries and is one of the most satisfactory 
of the ornamental Evergreens, with fine, 
bright green foliage, silvery underneath. 
Hardy, but requires moisture. 
Firs 
Balwam Fir (Abies balsamea) — A well- 
known, popular tree, very handsome 
while young, assuming an upright, con- 
ical form. Leaves dark green above, 
silvery beneath; retains its color 
throughout the winter; grows rapidly 
and is desirable in every way, but should 
be planted where there is plenty of 
moisture. 
Concolor Fir or White or Silver Fir (Abies 
concolor) — This Evergreen is of the rar- 
est beauty; its beautiful silvery green 
foliage is the same the year round. It is 
a good grower and makes a large tree, 
it does best where somewhat protected 
from severe southwest or west winds and 
sun. 
DouglaHs Fir — A large, spreading, pyra- 
midal tree with light green foliage. 
Junipers 
Virginia Juniper (Red Cedar) — A well- 
known American tree which varies much 
in habit and color of foliage. It succeeds 
well on the Western plains and dry, 
sandy soils where other Evergreens fail. 
Very desirable for ornamental purposes, 
windbreaks and hedges. 
Prostrate Juniper (Juniperus Sabina) — A 
creeping cedar which is useful in land- 
scape work where a bush rather than a 
tall tree is wanted. 
Shade and Ornamental Trees 
We can furnish a limited number of fine trees larger than are quoted of most 
kinds. If interested in these, send for prices. 
American Ash — One of the most reliable of 
our native trees. It resists drought re- 
markably well and is not subject to 
injury by insects. A very thrifty grow- 
er, and worthy of more general planting. 
Beclitel'n Double Flowering; Crab — A wild 
crab which produces masses of double 
rose-like flowers of a delicate pink color, 
and m>st delightful fragrance. Blooms 
while quite young and is as hardy as our 
common wild crab. 
Birch, Black — A rapid growing species 
with larger leaves and denser top than 
most birches. Its yellowish gray bark 
has a spicy taste and odor. 
Birch, European White — A rapid growing 
shade tree of beautiful form. Very de- 
sirable for street or lawn planting. By 
the time the tree is five or six years old 
the bark on the trunk and larger 
branches becomes a beautiful silvery 
white color. Entirely hardy in all parts 
of the Northwest. 
Catalpa Speclosa (Hardy Catalpa) — A very 
rapid growing, hardy tree, with large 
tropical appearing foliage and large con- 
spicuous bunches of blossoms in spring, 
followed by long bean-like pods. Desir- 
able for shade and street trees. 
Elm, American — One of the best of shade 
or street trees. It thrives in almost any 
soil, stands smoke and dirt well, and 
makes a large, spreading tree. 
Ginkgo or Maidenhair — An ornamental 
tree, native of Japan. A very handsome, 
strange and striking tree, combining 
some of the characteristics of the Ever- 
greens and deciduous trees. It is of me- 
dium height, fairly rapid in growth, and 
hardy Its foliage resembles the Maiden- 
hair Fern, hence its name. A rare and 
interesting tree. 
Hnckberry — A native tree which should be 
more planted. Its branches stand out 
horizontally and rarely split down. It 
is hardy, very rapid growing, thrives 
in all soils and is free from insect pests. 
Horse Chestnut — A very popular tree for 
street and lawn planting. Hardy. Cov- 
ered in early summer with magnificent 
spikes of flowers. 
Linden (Basswood) — A very graceful and 
beautiful tree for planting on the lawn. 
Its leaves are moved with the least 
breath of air and show the white surface 
underneath. Its blossoms are delight- 
fully fragrant and the busy bee delights 
in their sweetness. 
Concolor Fir 
