DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 
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deservedly so, and should be largely planted. One of the best evergreens for 
hedges. 
SPRUCE, PYGMAEA — A dwarf variety of the Norway; grows from three 
to four feet high; very compact. 
SPRUCE, DOUGLAS — Indigenous to Colorado. Of quite rapid growth and 
conical form; foliage delicate green, glacuous underneath; hardy and easily 
grown. 
YEW, ENGLISH — A large bush or tree, 30 to 40 feet when fully grown. It 
is densely branched ar.d can be trimmed into any shape. 
YEW, ERECT ENGLISH — A very fine pyramidal variety of the English 
Yew, with dark green foliage. Hardy and dense. 
YEW, T. ELEGANTISSIMA — One of the most valuable golden leaved ever- 
greens which we have. In June and July the leaves of the new growth are 
of a bright straw color, rendering the plant highly effective, either by itself 
or in connection with other conifers. One of the hardiest of the Yews. 
YEW, IRISH — Of tall, slim growth, and beautiful dark green foliage. It is 
of great use to planters. As with all Yews, it winters better where shaded 
from the sun during the cold months of winter. 
PODOCARPUS. 
JAPAN YEWS — A peculiar, charming, erect tree from Japan, hardier and 
denser than the Irish Yew, eminently fitting it for cemetery purposes. 
UPRIGHT DECIDUOUS SHRUBS . 
Our shrubs are all strong, well rooted, transplanted stock from open 
ground. Once carefully planted in suitable positions they increase in size 
and beauty from year to year, and require but little further care. The time 
of bloom of the different sorts extends over nearly the whole season, though 
the greatest show is to be expected in Spring and early Summer. 
ALTHAEA, (Rose of Sharon.) 
One of the most showy and beautiful shrubs. Flowers large double, of 
many brilliant colors. Blooms freely in August and September when few 
other trees or shrubs are in bloom. 
ALTHAEA, DOUBLE RED— (A. Rubra flore pleno.) 
ALTHAEA, DOUBLE PURPLE— (H. Purpurea flore pleno.) 
ALTHAEA, DOUBLE WHITE— (H. Alba flore pleno.) 
ALTHAEA, VARIEGATED LEAF— (H. variegatis flore pleno.) 
ALMOND, DOUBLE-ROSE FLOWERING— A beautiful small shrub bear- 
ing in May before the leaves appear; small, double, rose-like flowers, closely 
set upon the twigs. 
