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Fine, Austrian, stout growth, long needles, ornamental, entirely hardy in 
bleakest exposure. 25 to 50 cents. 
Cembran (Swiss stone Pine). Short needles, compact growth, an attractive 
tree. 50 cents. 
ResinOSa. Wrongly called Norway. Long needles, plume-like. 
Scotch. Very hardy, stout, rapid growth, bluish color. A handsome 
specimen tree. 25 to 50 cents. 
White (.P- Strobus). Our most valuable timber tree and also useful for 
ornament. 25 to 50 cents. 
Retinospora (Japan Cypress). This large family is composed of variations 
from the two forms, Obtusa and Pisifera. They are mostly low-growing 
graceful trees, admirably adapted for decorating lawns and small places. 
EriCOideS. Heath-like. Very close, conical growth. The least hardy 
variety. 50 cents. 
Pilifera. Growth in long slender threads, pendulous like a fountain; 
hardy and one of the best in form and color. Fine specimens. 50 cents 
to$I. 
Obtusa. The largest of the species. 50 cents. 
— Nana. Dwarf, dense, glossy green. 50 cents. 
Pisifera. Pea-fruited. Fine feathery foliage, silvery underneath. 50 
cents. 
— Aurea. Bright golden color. %\. 
PlumOSa. Veryhardy, with graceful, plume-like foliage; excellent. 3 feet, 
50 cents; 4 to 5 feet, %\. 
— Aurea. The brightest and best; of golden color, lighting up a winter or 
summer scene with unequaled effect. Fine bushy trees. 2 feet, 50 cents; 
3 to 4 feet, %\. 
SquarrOSa. Very distinct, fine, silvery, bluish-green foliage, producing a 
dewy effect quite charming and unequaled. 75 cents to$l. 
SciadopityS Verticillata (Umbrella Pine). A new and fine species from 
Japan, quite distinct from all other conifers, of rare beauty and likely to 
prove a most important addition. As yet there are but few specimens of 
any size in this country, but these have proved hardy and so healthy and 
attractive as to create a quick demand for the plants. Having obtained a 
superior stock direct from Japan, I quote: i to ij^ feet, $1.50; 2 to 2^ 
feet,g3; 3 to 4 feet, $6. 
Spruce {Picea alba). The White or Blue Spruce.is a very hardy and beautiful 
native tree, thicker set than the Norway and of better color, often quite 
glaucous. 3 feet, 50 cents; 6 feet, Si. 
Colorado (^Picea pungens). The type from the Rocky Mountains is per- 
fectly hardy, a regular pyramidal tree, with strong sharp foliage in various 
colors from dark-green to silvery-white, or dark steel-blue. The highest 
colors are the most conspicuous and beautiful of conifers. The stock of 
this most desirable tree is very large, and the colors unsurpassed, enabling 
me to offer them at less than current rates. • 1 foot, 75 cents to S'; - feet, 
to $2; 3 to 4 feet, Si. 50 to $3, according to color. 5 to 6 feet, $3 
to S5. 
