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LINN COUNTY NURSERY 
Norway Spruce (Abies excelsa).— A very popular variety from Europe It has 
been more extensively planted in this country than any other Evergreen It is a rapid 
grower easy to transplant, and adapted to a great variety of soils, but rather short 
lived. 2 to 3 feet, 40c each, $3 for 10, $25 per 100; 18 to 24 inches 30c each $2 for 10 
I17.S0 per 100; 12 to 18 inches, 20c each. $1.50 for 10. $12.50 per 100 ^ ' 
• 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 sandv 
soils where other Evergreens fail. Very desirable for ornamental purposes,' wind- 
breaks and hedges. 18 to 24 inches, 40c each, $3.50 per 10; 12 to 18 inches. 25c ^kch. 
q>i.^5 for 10, $20 per 100. 
American Arborvitae (Thuya occidentalis).— One of the finest Evergreens for 
ornamental screens or hedges. It grows rapidly, soon forming the most beautiful 
hedge. It bears trimming to any extent desired, and plants which have been rendered 
compact by clipping retain the fresh green of their leaves in winter better than those 
with more open foliage. For an ornamental hedge, plants may be set 15 to 24 inches 
apart; for a screen to grow tall, plant about 2 to 3 feet apart. 2 to 3 feet 40c each 
In 1^7^/ '°i°n '-fi^n'' '"^i'n^n^' ^^^fuTo 18 nches! 
20c each, $1.75 for 10, $12,50 per 100. 
Siberian Arborvitae. One of the hardiest and most compact-growing Evergreens 
It grows conical in shape and is very fine for specimens, groups or shearing Foliage 
is a deep rich green. 18 to 24 inches. 50c each, |4 for 10; 12 to 18 inches. 35c each $3 
for 10. ' * 
George Peabody Arborvitae. One of the most beautiful members of the Arbor- 
vitae group. A vigorous, compact grower with . beautiful golden green foliage 
Hardy, and valuable to contrast with other colors. 8 to 12 inches, 35c each. 
Pyramidal Arborvitae. A very compact, hardy Arborvitae which forms an ele- 
gant and very slender shaft of dark green. Superior to, and much hardier than Irish 
Juniper. Much planted in cemeteries and is one of the most satisfactory of the 
ornamental Evergreens, with fine, bright green foliage, silvery underneath Hardy 
but requires moisture. 3 to 4 feet. $1.50 each; 2 to 3 feet. $1.25 each; 18 to 24 inches' 
/5c each; 12 to 18 inches. 60c each. $5 for 10. 
Shade and Ornamental Trees 
Carolina Poplar. A pyramidal robust grower with glossy, serrated, bright green 
leaves; the most rapid grower of all trees. Valuable for quick results. Does not 
produce seeds or sprouts. Smoke and soot do not injure it. Perfectly hardy and fine 
for shade. 10 to 12 feet, 35c each; 8 to 10 feet, 30c each; 6 to 8 feet, 25c each; 1-year. 
2 to 3 feet. $1.25 per dozen; 3 to 4 feet. $1.50 per dozen. <= v. . i year, 
Sugar or Hard Maple. One of the most beautiful shade or ornamental trees- when 
given plenty of room it forms a fine, round, dense head. In autumn its foliage presents 
varying and very beautiful colors as cold weather approaches, often becoming gore- 
eous. 10 to 12 feet, 75c each; 8 to 10 feet, 50c each; 7 to 8 feet. 4Sc each; 6 to 7 feet, 
40c each; 5 to 6 feet, 35c each. 
Norway Maple. A handsome tree of rapid growth, forming a wide, round head of 
spreading branches, with broad, dark green leaves. Strong, compact and vigorous 
One of the very best for street, park or lawn. 10 to 12 feet, $1.25 each; 8 to 10 feet' 
$1 each. $8 for 10; 5 to 6 feet. 60c each. $5.00 for 10. eai.... o lo lu leet, 
Reitenbach's Norway Maple. Beautiful and striking because of its rich changing 
foliage, which IS soft green in the spring, purple in midsummer and purplish scarlet 
m autumn. Vigorous, pyramidal, and valuable for its coloring. 5 to 7 feet, $1.00 each. 
Purple Norway Maple. The gleaming red and purple tints of its young leaves and 
fhoots contrast brightly with the delicate green of spring. At maturity they are pur- 
p ish green in autumn tints and shades of gold. 6 to 8 feet, $1.50 each; S to 6 feet, 
$1.25 each; 4 to 5 feet, $1.00 each. 
Catalpa Speciosa—Hardy Catalpa. A very rapid growing, hardy tree, with large 
tropical appearing foliage, and large conspicuous bunches of blossoms in spring fol- 
lowed by long bean-hke pods. Desirable for shade and street trees. 7 to 8 feet 40c 
each; 6 to 7 feet. 30c each; 5 to 6 feet, 25c each; 4 to S feet. 20c each. ' ' 
Catalpa Bungei (Chinese Catalpa).— A curious dwarf which grows only 8 to 10 
feet high and twice as broad. Ours are top-grafted on the Hardy Catalpa. It is almost 
as effective for lawns and terrace decorations as the more expensive Bay trees. 
Orafted fine heads. 6 to 8 feet, 1-year-old heads, $1.00 each; 3-year heads, $1.50 each. 
