JUNIPER 
PFITZERIANA 
Especially 
desirable for 
covering large, 
sunny banks. 
Plant 5 to 6 
feet apart. 
Filifera (Thread Cypress) — Dwarf tree with 
drooping thread-like branches. A very desir¬ 
able form most effectively used in the fore¬ 
ground of porch entrances or in connection 
with rockery plantings. Truly belonging to the 
aristocrat class. 18-24 inches, $2.00. 
Lawsoniana (Lawson Cypress) — A graceful 
tree with drooping branches. The color is vari¬ 
able, ranging from blue to green. A thoroughly 
hardy type a„nd desirable where a tree of 20 to 
25 feet is desired. 2-3 ft. trees, $1.25. 
Lawson’s Stewartii Aurea — Truly a beauti¬ 
ful tree. Similar to the Alumi Cypress in habit 
of growth, the foliage is a most beautiful golden 
with the branches nearly flat along the trunk. 
Include at least one specimen of this tree in 
your planting. 15-18 inches, $1.00; 2-3 ft., $1.50. 
Wisseli —Another aristocrat. Rich steel blue 
foliage forming in whorls along the branches. 
The tree is narrow and of low pyramidal 
growth. An outstanding species. 3-4 ft. $3.00. 
Obtusa Aurea (Hinoki Cypress) — The true 
Japanese cypress. Of spreading habit, fan- 
AMERICAN ARBORVITAE 
shaped graceful branches with golden green 
foliage. An exceedingly handsome tree. 18 to 
24 inches, $1.50. 
Obtusa Crypsie — Quite similar to the above. 
The foliage is more open and drooping, attain¬ 
ing greater breadth and less height. 18-24 
inches, $1.50. 
RETINISPORA 
Ericoicles — Low round headed, dense growing 
tree to about 4 ft. Very soft and feathery foli¬ 
age which builds up in mound shape. A grass 
green in summer, turning to bronze in winter. 
2-3 ft. sheared specimen plants, $1.50. 
Pisifera (Sawara Cypress) — Green flat foli- 
aged tree of upright growth. Its foliage is 
dense and of a bright pleasing color. 3-4 ft. 
$1.50. 
Pisifera Aurea (Golden Sawara)—Same as 
above except the foliage is tinged with yellow. 
18-24 in. $1.00; 2-3 ft. $1.50. 
Plumosis Aurea (Golden Plume Cypress) — 
Delicate, graceful, feathery foliage tinged with 
gold. Very dense but upright growth. A use¬ 
ful subject for tub use or foreground planting. 
18-24 in. $1.25; 2-3 ft. $1.75. 
Squarosa (Moss Cypress) — Densely compact, 
light grey foliage. Similar in habit of growth 
as above, and same price. 
Tliyoides Aurea — Dwarf golden variegated 
tree. Very showy and useful in group planting 
with other evergreen trees. 18-24 inches, $1.50. 
HEMLOCK (Tsuga) 
Mertensiana — 'Soft yew-like foliage. A splen¬ 
did plant to shear into almost any desired 
shape. Often used in hedges where it forms a 
dense rich green screen. 3-4 ft. $1.50. 
JUNIPER 
Excelsa Stricta (Spiny Greek)—Dense coni¬ 
cal head and beautiful blue green foliage. 
Rather slow growth but will attain a height of 
7 or 8 feet. Trims nicely and may be used as a 
low specimen. 12-15 in. 75c; 2-3 ft. $2.00. 
Hibernica (Irish Juniper) — Slender, compact, 
columnar. Sharp silver grey needles. An old 
favorite in the column types. Very hardy. 2-3 
ft. 75c; 3-4 ft. $1.50. 
Virginiana (Red Cedar) — Compact pyramidal 
growing tree, the foliage is bright green dur¬ 
ing the summer, turning to a reddish hue dur¬ 
ing the winter months. A very hardy type that 
stands well on poor or gravelly soil. 3-4 ft. 
$1.50; 4-5 ft. $2.50. 
Kosteriana (Roster’s Juniper)—A semi-pros¬ 
trate form with dense short needled foliage. 
One of the best for use in group facings. 2-3 ft. 
$1.50; heavy specimens, $2.50. 
Pfitzeriana (Pfitzer’s Juniper) — A fine 
spreading or prostrate form. Pine for banks or 
slopes or in rockeries. Will stand very dry or 
exposed places. 2-3 ft. $1.50. 
PORTLAND ROSE NURSERY—7240 DIVISION ST.—PORTLAND, OREGON 
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