and Ornamental Trees , Shrubs , Vines, Roses , Etc. 
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EVERGREEN TREES. 
Evergreens are very attractive, especially in winter when all other 
trees have shed their leaves; but they are difficult to transplant, and 
many of the finer varieties are injured by our winters. On account of 
their tenderness we only cultivate a few of the hardier kinds. 
ARBOR VITAS (Thuja). 
American (Occidentalis) — A native tree commonly known as 
White Cedar; used extensively for screens and hedges. 50 cts. 
Geo. Peabody's— Dwgrf, compact growth and bright golden foliage, 
retained throughout the year. $ 1 . 00 . 
Hovey’s Golden (Hoveyi) — Slow growth ; pyramidal form ; foli- 
age golden green, very ornamental. Hardy. 75 cents. 
FIR (Picea). 
American Silver or Balsam (Balsamea) -A pyramidal tree with 
dark green foliage, silvery beneath. Of rapid growth and very 
hardy. 50 cents. 
JUNIPER (Juniperus). 
Irish (Hibernica) — A tapering beautiful little tree of dense green 
foliage. It is a general favorite. 50 cents. 
PINE (Pinus). 
Austrian oi' Black (Austriacu) — A robust hardy spreading tree ; 
leaves long, stiff, dark green ; growth rapid. The most valuable 
for this country. 50 cents to $1.00. 
Scotch (Sylvestris)— A vigorous rapid growing tree, with stout 
erect shoots and silvery green foliage. Very hardy. 50 cents to 
$ 1 . 00 . 
White (Strobus) — The most stately and ornamental of our native 
Pines ; tall, straight and handsome, with slender green leaves. 
50 cents to $1.00. 
SPRUCE (Abies). 
Colorado Blue (Pungens) — Moderate dense growth and pyramidal 
form ; foliage a rich blue or sage color. One of the hardiest and 
most beautiful of all the Spruces. $2.00. 
Hemlock (Canadensis)— A native tree of graceful, pyramidal form 
and moderate growth, with drooping branches and delicate foliage. 
Valuable for the lawn or for hedges. 50 cents to $1.00. 
Nomvay (Excelsa) — A tree of rapid growth, pyramidal form, 
drooping and graceful in habit as it matures. Valuable for large 
grounds as single specimens or for hedges or screens. 50 cents to 
$ 1 . 00 . 
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