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D. HILL NURSERY COMPANY, DUNDEE, ILL. 
Fall, 1931, 
Taxus cuspidata 
(Japanese Yew) 
YEWS 
Taxus cuspidata (Japanese Yew) 
The Yews are fast becoming popular in America, both for their fine 
shiny waxy foliage and ability to stand various planting conditions, 
including dense shade. This valuable Yew has been cultivated through¬ 
out Japan from time immemorial, and introduced into America many 
years ago, having taken its place as one of the most noteworthy and 
valuable on the entire list. Originating in the cold, high altitudes of 
Northern Japan from where we obtain our seed, it is found fully able 
to successfully withstand extremes of heat and cold in America. Grows 
close, upright and compact. Foliage dark green, fruit bright scarlet. 
The development of the trees depends upon growing conditions but as 
it can be very easily trimmed it is suited for almost any landscape need. 
Each 
10 
100 
1000 
8-10 
inch xx 
Twice Trans. $. 
$ . 
$15.00 
$130.00 
1-1% 
feet xx 
“ “ B&B .75 
6.50 
50.00 
l%-2 
“ XX 
“ “ B&B 1.00 
9.00 
75.00 
2%-3 
“ xxx 
3 Trans. B&B 2.75 
25.00 
m 
Taxus cuspidata 
(Dwarf Japanese Yew) 
Taxus cuspidata (Japanese Yew, Spreading Type) 
Numerous forms of spreading Japanese Yew have been developed 
in various nurseries, having slight variations of color, rapidity of 
growth and general habit of growth. The trees we offer here are the 
rapid growing, densely branched strain, of excellent color and form. 
1%-2 feet xxx 3 Trans. B&B 3.00 27.50 . 
2-2% “ xxx “ B&B 4.00 37.50 . 
Taxus cuspidata nana (Dwarf Japanese Yew) 
Similar to Taxus cuspidata, but is very dwarfish and compact grow¬ 
ing. The foliage consists of little bunches of black-green foliage. Of 
irregular and picturesque outline, ultimately becoming 2 to 3 feet high 
and 5 or more feet wide. Absolutely hardy. It retains its rich, dark 
green color entirely throughout the winter. Will remain dwarf and grow 
more attractive with age. Very long-lived. 
6- 8 inch xx Twice Trans. 20.00 150.00 
12-15 “ xx “ B&B 1.00 9.00 75.00 . 
Taxus media hicksi (Hick’s Yew) 
This interesting Yew is similar in all respects to the Taxus cuspi¬ 
data and according to the Hicks Nurseries, it is a form of Taxus cuspi¬ 
data. It makes an extremely narrow, columnar bush, the branches and 
branchlets growing erect rather than horizontal. Foliage is similar to 
Japanese Yew being waxy and dark green. Original tree is said to be 
at the present time about fifteen feet high. It grows quite rapidly and 
is a tree of very unusual appearance. 
10-12 inch xx Twice Transplanted. 25.00 
5 of same variety and size at 10 rate; 25 at 100 rate; 250 at 1000 rate. 
Each x indicates one transplanting. B&B signifies balled and burlapped. 
We allow 3% discount and box free when cash accompanies order. 
