\v. c. strong's catalogue. 
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EVERGREEN TREES. 
The recent introduction of several very desirable species and varieties of 
Conifers has largely increased the demand for this class of trees for decorative 
purposes. For several seasons the first prize of the Massachusetts Horticultural 
Society has been awarded to my collection. A very large addition of varieties 
has been made within the past two years and it is believed that the collection is 
unsurpassed. The prices will be found to be low considering the quality. 
Arbor Vitas ( TImja Occidentalism . The common American form. 3 feet, 
25 cents; 6 feet, 50 cents; hedge size, $15 per 100. 
Compacta. Dwarf, round heads. 50 cents. 
George Peabody. Fine golden variegation. $1. 
Hovey's Golden, 5° =6"'^. 
Pyramidal. Erect, darker green, fine. 50 cents. 
Siberian. Short-jointed, close, excellent. 50 cents. 
OrientaliSi A" °f "^'^ European or Eastern Species are tender in New 
England. 
Fir Balsam Bright green when young, but not permanent. 50 cents. 
Douglas {Pseudo/suga Doiiglasi). Very rapid in growth and one of the 
loftiest of the Rocky Mountains. Quite hardy and a very ornamental 
tree. 3 feet, $1; 6 feet, $2. 
Douglas Pendula. a variety from the preceding with arching branches. 
New and very beautiful. $1. 
European Silver (■'■ Peclinalu). Not quite hardy. 
Fraser'S Silver. Resembles the Balsam Fir but appears to be better 
adapted to our climate. $1. 
Japan Silver i^- Braciphylla). Quite hardy. The dark, rich green of 
the upper surface of the leaves in contrast with the bright silver under- 
lines render it very effective. $1. 
Nordmann'S. ll^'s noble fir has the darkest, rich green color, silvery 
underneath, and is one of the finest conifers. Quite hardy. $\. 
The Eocky Mountains Silver Firs, Amabalis, Grandis, anfi Nobilis 
are somewhat doubtful as to hardiness and fitness for our climate. They 
are magnificant firs of largest size and are worthy of trial. $1. 
Juniper, CraCOVian, Polish, a very hardy, pyramidal tree, resembling the 
Irish but better suited to this climate. 50 cents. 
Irish. Compact, columnar, dark-green, rather tender. 50 cents. 
Swedish. Lighter color and more hardy. 50 cents. 
Tripartite. Spreading, bright green. 50 cents. 
Virginiana, R^'^' Cedar. The common native kind, well deserving culti- 
vation. 
Virginiana Glauca. A seedling with beautiful silvery foliage and grace- 
ful habit. 75 cents. 
