Upright-growing Evergreens as a foundation planting 
A good all-the-year foundation planting 
EVERGREEN TREES 
The growing of Evergreens is one of our specialties. The nature of 
our .soil, and the frequent transplanting we practise are producing the 
■so-much-dcsired “root-ball." Our open climatic conditions, without 
the softening influence of natural shelter and windbreaks, are the best 
proofs of absolute hardiness of our Evergreens, as well as all our nursery 
stock. Evergreen trees are like old and true friends — always the same, 
winter and summer. They are the most characteristic of all plants as to 
habit of growth, form, and coloring. Individual planting as specimens 
develops their full beauty and character, but they are just as useful and 
harmonizing when planted for ma.ssing in groups, screens, or as hedges. 
ABIES The Firs 
The Firs are well known, hardy, quick-growing trees, and differ from 
the Spruces by having their needles arranged flat on the branches. 
Abies balsamea (Balsam Fir). A rapid-growing tree of slender, 
pyramidal form, extremely hardy; well suited to moist places. Foliage 
dark green, silvery underneath; of balsamic fragrance. to 2 ft., $1; 
2 to 3 ft.. $1.50; 3 to 4 ft.. $2.25. 
A. concolor (White Fir). The aristocrat amongst Fiis. In a short time 
it forms grand specimens of noble appearance, with long, broad, glaucous 
foliage. 2 to 3 ft., $3.50; 3 to 4 It., $4 to $5. 
A. Fraseri (Double Balsam Fir). Similar in appearance and habit to 
A. balsamea, but ha.s darker and richer foliage. It is considered to be a 
longer-lived tree. i>i to 2 ft., ?i; 2 to 3 ft., $1.50; 3 to 4 ft., $2.50 to 
S3.50. 
A. Nordmanniana (Nordmann’s Fir). Although well adapted to 
grouping, it is not until planted as a specimen that this magnificent 
evergreen shows its fuil value. The broad, heavy needles are dark green 
and shining, silvery underneath. This tree builds itself up in distinct, 
beautifully regulated tiers. 2K to 3 ft., $3.50; 3 to 4 ft., Js.so; 4 to 5 ft.,$8] 
A. pectinata (European Silver Fir). A tree of vigorous, upright 
growth; very hardy and giving entire satisfaction under almost any cli- 
matic and soil conditions. Equally valuable as an ornamental or forest 
tree, it being the predominating tree of the famous Black Forest ot 
Germany. 2 to 3 ft., $1.50; 3 to 4 ft., *2.75; 4 to 5 ft., $3 to $$■ 
BIOTA • The Chinese Arborvitae 
The handsome evergreens of this family are of beautiful, dense growth. 
They have come to us front the Orient, and are much hardier than 
generally considered, although they thrive best in a somewhat sheltered 
location. 
Biota orientalis (Chinese Arborvit®). Quite distinct from the Amer- 
ican Arborvit®. Deep green, soft, leathery foliage; upright growing. 
2 to 3 ft., $1.50; 3 to 4 ft., $2; 4 to 5 ft., S2.S0 to $3. 
B. orientalis aurea (Golden Chinese Arborvitte). A beautiful, dense, 
compact evergreen, of golden green in the spring, turning bright green 
later in the season. 2 to 3 ft.. S2; 3 to 4 ft., j2.so to $3. 
B. orientalis aurea pyramidalis (Tall, Pyramidal Chinese Arbor- 
vita;). Similar to the first-named variety, but of distinct, pyramidal 
growth; foliage tinged with bronzy yellow. 3 to 4 ft., $2.75; 4 to 5 ft., 
Is-So- 
CEDRUS The Cedars 
These are the true Cedars, which species includes the famous Cedars 
of the Lebanon Mountains in the Holy Land. Unfortunately, the latter 
are not quite hardy with us; the two varieties we offer are quite hardy. 
Cedrus atlantica. This tree grows into a beautiful specimen form, 
and the arrangement of its needles resembles that of the larch. 2 to 3 ft., 
S2.7S- 
C. atlantica glauca (Mt. Atlas Silver Cedar). One of our most beau- 
tiful evergreens, and .should be more freely used. The tree finally forms 
a pyramid of stately appearance, with foliage of a delicate steel-blue. 
2 to 3 ft., $3. 
CUPRESSUS • The Cypress 
The Cypress forms an extremely graceful tree, thriving best in a rich, 
well-drained soil, in the vicinity of other big trees for shelter. 
Cupressus Lawsoniana, Triumph of Boskoop. This is the hardiest 
of all the Cypresses and the most beautiful. It is distinguished by its 
strong, outstanding foliage, of a dull bluish tint, the tips of the branches 
bending over gracefully. 2 to 3 ft., $2.50; 3 to 4 ft.. $4.50. 
CRYPTOMERIA • The Japanese Cedar 
Cryptomeria japonica compacta. The hardiness of this interesting 
evergreen was not discovered until recently. It is quite distinct in 
appearance from any other evergreen. 2 to 3 ft., $3. 
C. japonica Lobbi. A beautiful novelty, of slender habit; the short, 
dark green needles are very stiff and pointed, and change their color 
to russet in winter. 2 to 3 ft., $3.50. 
JUNIPERUS Cedars 
This large, natural family of evergreen trees is probably the most 
remarkable in many respects. For n^miber, usefulness, and distinctive- 
ness of its species and varieties it is hardly equaled. Including our 
hardiest natives, the Red Cedars, they range in size from medium-high 
trees to the smallest bush forms and dwarfs, trailing flat over rocks and 
sandbanks. Select evergreens for specimens, groups, or entiie hedges and 
windbreaks, in almost any range of color or shape, and for any locality, 
dry or moist, exposed or sheltered, will be found amongst the Junipers. 
Juniperus canadensis (Canadian Juniper). A pretty, spreading, 
open evergreen, very adaptable to rockery and hillside planting; foliage 
bluish silvery green, i to i!A ft., $1.50; ij/i to 2 ft., $2. 
J. canadensis aurea (Golden Canadian Juniper). This is the golden 
variety of the above and a valuable dwarf sort. The new growth in 
spring is canary-yellow, changing later into deep yellow, becoming bronzy 
yellow in winter, i to 1^2 ft., $1.75; iK to 2 ft., $2.50. 
J. Sabina (Savin Juniper). A very valuable, spreading Juniper, with 
dark green foliage; a fine, contrasting group plant for planting with 
deciduous trees and in rock-gardens, i to lyi ft., $1.50; i\4 to 2 ft., 
$2.50. 
J. prostrata, or procumbens (Prostrate Juniper). This is an ex- 
tremely prostrate form of the above species and as useful as it is inter- 
esting. Single specimens of many years of age are known to have a 
spread of 25 fo 30 feet in diameter, i to ft., Ji.25. 
J. prostrata Pfitzeriana. One of the newer introductions, and prob- 
ably the most valuable ot the spreading Junipers. E.xceptionally hardy, 
free from disease and a rapid grower. The foliage is silvery green; tlie 
branches have a feathery appearance, i to Ij4 ft.. $2; to 2 ft., $2.50; 
3 to 4 ft. specimens, $3 to $5. 
J. virginiana (Red Cedar). h:rdS'‘"Lu1 
most popular native evergreen, and one of our great specialties. 
The natural tree forms a fine conical pyramid, but it can easily be 
trained into almost any form desired. It is extensively used for 
group- and screen-planting, and for hedges. It is densely branched, 
the color varying from a reddish to a dark green, and is often of a 
glaucous tint. 4 to 5 ft., $2.50; 5 to 6 ft., $3; 6 to 7 ft., $4; 7 to 8 ft., 
$6; 8 to 9 ft., S8; 9 to 10 ft., $10. 
For larger sizes, ten rates, and carload prices, ask for our Special 
Cedar List. 
J. virginiana elegantissima. A beautiful golden form of the above. 
2 to 3 It., $2.50; 3 to 4 ft., $3.50. 
J. virginiana glauca (Blue Virginia Cedar). Another splendid 
variety of the Cedar and quite as hardy, with beautiful glaucous foliage. 
2 to 3 ft.. S3; 3 to 4 ft., S4. 
