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The Illustrated Guide for Amateur Gardeners. 
CONIFERjE. 
In the following list we have aimed at offering only the most popular and useful kinds. They are most striking objects either 
planted singly, or in groups, and if rightly placed amongst deciduous and ornamental trees the effect is very pleasing. 
All have been recently transplanted so as to ensure as far as possible safety in removal, abundance of room and attention have 
been given so that each tree may be a perfect specimen. Our trees are all hand pruned with a knife, which is a most important point. 
We offer well shaped plants, suitable for potting or window boxes, in good variety, our selection. 
12 to 18 inches, 6s. per doz., 45s. per 100. 18 to 24 inches, 9s. per doz., 60s. per 100. 
ABIES CANADENSIS (Hemlock Spruce). Very 
graceful tree, grows well, and well worthy of 
a prominent, sheltered place in the pleasure 
grounds. Height 2 — 3 ft. 1/3 each. 
,, NORDMANNIANA. Very handsomo tree, 
and should bo more extensively planted. 
Height 1 — 11 ft. 1/6 each, 2 — 3 ft. 3/6 each. 
„ PINSAPO. Very thick-growing, and most 
distinct. Height 2—3 ft. 2 'G each. 
ARAUCARIA IMBRICATA. This is a most 
distinct tree, and specimens should bo 
planted more extensively. Height 2 — 3 ft. 
5/- each. 
CEDRUS ATLANTICA. This is a very fast- 
growing and ornamental tree with silvery 
foliage, and of more upright habit than 
Libani. Ht. 2 — 3 ft. 2/6 each, 3 — 4 ft. 3/0 ea. 
„ DEODARA. Height 2—3 ft. 2/- each, 3—4 
ft. 3/6 each. 
„ LIBANI (Cetfav of Lebanon). A handsome 
bold tree. 2 — 3 ft, 3/6 each. 
•CRYPTOMEELA JAPONICA (Japanese Cedar). 
Bright green foliage, and very rapid growth. 
2—3 ft. 3/6 each. 
„ ELEGANS. Plumose habit, very orna- 
mental, with bronzy crimson foliage in 
Winter. Height 2 — 3 ft. 2/6 each. 
CUPRESSUS LAWSONIANA. See page 139. 
„ „ ALBA-SPICA. The 
young, beautiful foliage tipped with white. 
Height 11 — 2 ft. 1/6 each. 
ALLUMH. Very hardy, compact, upright 
habit, foliage rich silver bluo. II — 2 ft. 
1/3 each 12/- per doz., 2.) — 3 ft. 2/- each. 
,, ERECTA VIRIDIS. Good Cuprcssus of 
erect habit. Height 11 — 2 ft. 1/- each 10/6 
pe r do z., 2 — 3 ft. 1/6 
LUTEA. A beautiful golden form of the 
Lawson’s Cypress. Height 2 — 21 ft. 3/6 ca. 
MACROCARPA (In pots). A very hand- 
somo variety, of rapid growth. Height 
2—3 ft. 2/6 each. 
PICE* PUNGENS GLAUCA KOSTER I ANA. 
CUPRESSUS MACROCARPA LUTEA (In pots). 
A very good golden Cupressus. Height 11 
—2 ft. 1/0 to 2/0 each. 
GINKGO (Maiden Hair Tree) (Salisburia 
adiantifolia). Height 1 J — 2 ft. Od. each, 
2—3 ft. 1/- each, 3—4 ft. 1/6 each. 
JUNIPERUS (Juniper). 
„ COMMUNIS FASTIGIATA (Irish Juniper). 
A beautiful and effective Conifer for land- 
scape planting, of close, upright growth. 
Height 1 — 11 ft. 1/3 each, 11 — 2 ft. 1/9 each. 
„ VIRGIN1ANA (Red Cedar)? Good hardy 
variety of upright growth. Ht. 21-3 ft 1/6 ca. 
PICEA PUNGENS. Height 2—21 ft. 1/6 each. 
„ „ GLAUCA (Blue Spruce). A lovely 
Spruce, with glaucous leaves. Height 1 J — 2 
ft. 2/6 each, 
PINUS CEMBRA. Very distinct species cf 
conical growth. Height 2 — 3 ft. 1/6 each. 
„ AUSTRLACA. See Austrian Pine, page 139. 
„ PINASTER. Valuable tree for seaside plant- 
ing, stands breeze well and good shelter 
tree. Height 2 — 21 ft. 1/- each. 
RETINOSPORA PISIFERA. Height 11 — 2 ft. 
1/6 each. 
„ „ AUREA. Very beautiful. Height 
1 — 11 ft. 1/9 each. 
„ PLUMOSA AUREA. Soft, dense habit, 
should be regularly clipped. Height 2 — 3 ft, 
2/- each. 
TAXODIUM DISTICHUM (Deciduous Cypress). 
Very ornamental, light feathery foliage, 
should be closely pruned when trans- 
planting, changing to rich brown in Autumn. 
Height 2—3 ft. 1/- each. 
TAXUS AUREA (Golden Yew). Height 1 J— 2 
ft. 2/6 each, 2 — 3 ft. 3/- each. 
„ FASTIGIATA (The Irish Yew). Very dark 
foliage, with upright habit. Height 1 ) — 2 
ft. 1/6 each, 2 — 3 ft. 2/- each. 
„ AUREA (Golden Irish Yew). Resembling 
the above in shape and habit, but golden 
colour. Height 1 — 11 ft. 1/6 faeh, 2 — 3 ft. 
3/6 each. 
„ BACCATA (Common Yew). I a page 139. 
THUJOPSIS DOLABRATA. This is a beautiful 
Conifer, compact habit, most pleasing 
appearance, massive bright glossy green 
foliago. Height 1 — 1J ft. 9d. each. 
THUJA LOBBn. A very hardy, ornamental 
shrub, suitable for any position. Height 
2J — 3 ft. 1/- each 10/6 per doz., 3—4 ft. 
1/6 each 15/- per doz. 
„ VERVAENEANA. Beautiful gol.len tinted 
variety. Height 2—3 ft. 1/6 each. 
TRANSPLANTED FOREST TREES, HEDGING AND 
UNDERWOOD PLANTS FOR GAME COVERTS. 
To meet the demand for Forest Trees we have considerably increased our Stock in this direction, and it will be found to 
comprise all the best varieties for Forest and Estate planting ; further, we make it a practice to grow our trees thinly in wide rows, 
■ which ensures their being thoroughly hardened when moved to exposed situations. We shall be pleased to give estimates, free of cost, 
Jtor all kinds of planting. Forest or otherwise, and will carry out the entire work if desired. 
Our prices, taking quality into consideration, are exceedingly moderate, and we are prepared to compete with any respectable firms 
in the trade. Extra Selected Plants, and smaller quantities than quoted, will be charged proportionally higher. 
We shall be pleased to submit samples of any Forest Trees, Carriage Free. 
ACACIA, Common. See also page 134. 
Very ornamental tree, growing freely on poor 
wandy soil. Height 2 — 21 ft. 5/- per 100 
45/- per 1000. Specimen Trees, 1/-, 1/6, 
and 2/- each. 
. ALDER, Common. Grows well on wet, un- 
drained soils. Height 2 — 3 ft. 4/6 per 100 
40/- per 1000, 3—4 ft, 6/- per 100 50/- per 
1000. Specimen Trees, 1/-, 1/6, and 2/0 
each. 
.ARBOR-VIT/E (Thuya Occidentalis). Very 
compact and hardy. Height 1J — 2 ft. 25/- 
per 100, 2 — 3 ft. 35/- per 100, 3— 4 ft. 9/- 
per doz. 
ASH, Common. See also page 1 34. , 
Requires good land ; timber very valuable 
when well grown. Height 2 — 3 ft. 4/- per 
100 35/- per 1000, 3—4 ft, 6/- per 100 50/- 
per 1000, 4—6 ft. 7/- per 100 65/- per 1000, 
10 — 12 ft. 1/6 and 2/6 each. 
„ MOUNTAIN. Y cry ornamental tree, most 
valuable for exposed situations; fruit 
valued by many for making preserves for 
eating with game. Height 4 — 5 ft. 10/- per 
100 90/- per 1000, 6—8 ft, 12'- per doz. 
Specimen Trees, 1/6 and 2/6 each. 
BEECH, Common. Makes a splendid hedge. 
Hcisht 11 — 2 ft. 7/- per 100 60/- per 1000, 
2—3 ft. 10/- per 100 SO/- per 1000. 
BERBERIS AQUIFOLIUM. T his is one of our 
finest shrubs for underwood ; flowers and 
seeds freely, excellent for game covers and 
shrubberies. Height 11 — 2 ft. 15/- per 100. 
„ DARWINH. Large yellow flowers. Height 
12 — 18 in. 6/- per doz. 30/- per 100. 
Specimens, 9d. and 1/- each. 
BIRCH, Common. See also page 134. 
Timber fine-grained and valuable. Makes 
the best charcoal for gunpowder. Height 
2—3 ft, 5/- per 100 45/- per 1000, 3-4 ft. 
6/- per 100 55/- per 1000, 6 — 10 ft. 9/- per doz 
,, SILVER. One of the most beautiful of our 
forest trees. Succeeds in moist situations. 
Height 3—4 ft. 9/- per 100, 0—12 ft. 1/6, 
2/6, 3/6 each. 
