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PINUS Laricio. The Corsicaii Pine ; resembles the 
Austrian Pine, but more compact, and of upright 
habit $0 75 to $1 50 
P. Mughus. The Dwarf Mountain Pine ; 
of a very compact and dwarf growth ; 
useful for covering rbcks or planting in 
cemeteries 75 1° i 5" 
P. Pinaster (Marilitna) . The Cluster 
Pine ; suitable for seaside planting in 
sandy soil ; very hardy and durable . . 75 to i 50 
P. resinosa. A most distinct native pine, 
resembling P. Laricio 50 to i 50 
P. rubra. The Michigan Pine ; one of our 
most noble native pines, with long glossy 
needles, and distinct and exquisite red- 
colored bark ; a beautiful variety . ... 50 to I 50 
P. strobus. The American White Pine. 
A very valuable tree for parks ; of rapid 
growth and very durable ; is easily trans- 
planted, and grows in any soil 50 to i 00 
P. nana coinpacta. A very dwarf 
and compact variety of the preceding . . 75 to i 50 
P. sylvcstris. The Scotch Pine ; one of 
the very best for parks for massing out ; 
silvery green foliage 50 to i 00 
BETINOSPOKA {Clianicrcyparis). The Japan Cypress. 
Very handsome evergreen trees or shrubs, with delicate 
foliage of various hues. Some of the species are not 
entirely hardy ; they make elegant decorative plants 
when grown in pots. 
B. fliifera. Long drooping graceful branches ; dwarf. 
and of irregular habit ; hardy $0 75 to $1 50 
R. obtiLsa nana. A fine little tree, with 
spreading branches 50 to i 00 
R. pliimosa. One of the finest Retinos- 
poras; of an elegant habit and compact 
growth 50 to I 00 
B. aurea. The Golden Japan Cy- 
press; branches tipped with clear yellow; 
an e.vtremely ornamental plant, which 
may be grown in pots to advantage . . . 50 to i 00 
R. squarrosa. A very ornamental small 
tree 50 to i 00 
RHODODENDRON. For descriptions and prices of 
hardy varieties, see Azaleas and Rhododendrons. 
SCIADOPITYS verticiUata. The Umbrella or Para- 
sol Tree. A very cons|ncuous evergreen, with whorled 
leaves and horizontal branches ; very rare, but quite 
hardy ; of slow growth. $1 to $2.50. 
SEQUOIA gigantea. The Mammotli Tree of Califor- 
nia. A fine elegant tree of Cypress-like appearance ; 
well adapted for cemeteries and small gardens, as it is 
of slow and neat growth. 75 cents to Ji .5(V 
SKIMMIA Japonioa. A splendid evergreen shrub of 
about three feet in height, bearing deliciously scented 
white flowers in early spring, succeeded by bright scarlet 
berries ; makes a fine appearance ; should be protected 
in winter. 50 cents to 
TAXUS. The Yew ; very popular evergreens in Eng. 
land, but not always hardy in all localities. They are 
of elegant habit. 
T. aclpressa. The Japan Yew. A very fine compact 
shrub, with dense feathery branchlets . ■ go 50 to $1 00 
TAXUS baccata. The English Yew. Densely branched' 
and susceptible of being trimmed into almost any 
shape. This is the species so largely used in the "topiary 
work," once so popular in England . . $0 50 to $1 00 
T. aurea. The Golden Yew. A very 
striking and handsome species 50 to i 00 
T. elegantissinia. Resembles T. 
aurea; of fine straw color, and very 
hardy 50 to 1 00 
T. • erecta. Erect growing, of pyra- 
midal habit '■ so to I oo 
T. fastigiata. The Irish Yew. Very 
dark green foliage, upright habit .... 75 to i 50 
THUYOPSIS borealis. A fine dwarf evergreen, with 
spreading branches, drooping at the tips, and silvery 
glaucous leaves. Not entirely hardy. 75 cents. 
THUYA. The Arbor-Vitce. One of our best evergreens. 
Of beautiful and peculiar habit and easy growth ; they 
thrive in almost any situation. 
T. occidentalis. The American .Arbor-Vitee or White 
Cedar. Of rapid and vigorous growth, with beautiful 
green foliage in flat branchlets; some of its varieties 
are well adapted for hedges, shelter and ornamerital 
planting. No evergreens are hardier than the species 
here recommended for hedging . . .. $0 25 to Jo 50 
T. coinpacta. Parsons' Arbor-Vitae ; 
a dwarf species o.f compact and sym- 
metrical habit 50 to 75 
T. globosa. Forms a dense round 
head ; very fine 50 to i 00 
T. Hoveyi. Hovey's Golden Arbor- 
Vita;. Of dwarf and very pretty habit, 
gloubular in outline ; foliage a light yel- 
lowish green 50 to i 00 
T. Sibirica. Exceedingly hardy, and 
of compact growth, with dark green foli- 
age ; holds its color all winter, and is fine 
either for the lawn or hedging 25 to 75 
T. Tom Thumb. A remarkably dwarf 
species, of compact and elegant habit . . 50 to 1 50 
T. orientalis (Biota). The Chinese .\rbor-Vita;. This 
species includes a number of very fine ornamental 
evergreens of many distinct varieties, both in form 
and habit of growth as well as in the various shades 
of color. We keep in stock and recommend all sorts 
that we are certain will thrive well. Price, 50 cents to 
$1.50, according to variety and size. 
j2SS-Large and full grown trees of Maples, Elms, Oaks, Lindens, Beech, Birch, Tulip, Sycamore, Locust, Horse- 
chestnut, Ash, various Evergreens, etc., suitable for producing immediate effect as shade and lime trees, which have 
been often transplanted and are in the best possible condition, are furnished at lowest market prices. 
^S~A11 shrubs and trees herein mentioned will be furnished in large quantities at specially low rates, and we 
earnastly request those having charge of the planting in parks, large grounds, cemeteries, etc., to correspond for 
anything they may require. 
