Valdesian Nurseries, Bostic, North Carolina 
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Cedars 
Cedrus Atlantica (Mt. Atlas Cedar)—Hardy, 
and one of the most beautiful of all cedars. 
Each 
18 to 24 inch, B. & B.$2.50 
24 to 30 inch, B. & B. 3.50 
30 inch, and over, B. & B. 5.00 
Cedrus Deodar a (Indian Cedar)—A majestic 
tree of pyramidal outline from the Himalaya 
Mountains. Foliage grows in tufts or fascicles 
and of a bluish-green color. The color is near¬ 
ly as deep blue as Koster’s blue which it re¬ 
tains throughout the year, but it is unlike the 
Spruces in that it grows throughout the season, 
whereas the Spruces only grow in early spring. 
It is a most desirable variety for lawns, corners 
and various other plantings, but it is not suited 
for banking. For lawn planting Cedrus De- 
odara add greatly to the surroundings whether 
single or in small groups. 
Each Per 10 
12 to 15-inch, B. & B.$1.50 $15.00 
15 to 20-inch, B. & B. 2.00 20.00 
2 to 3 feet, B. & B. 5.00 50.00 
3 to 4 feet, B. & B. 7.50 70.00 
Virginiana Glauca (Blue Cedar)—A pyramidal 
variety, with silvery - blue foliage. Distinctive 
and very desirable. They naturally grow into 
dense and shapely plants without trimming. 
Their rich blue foliage and erect habit of 
growth lend beauty and attraction to the most 
expensive plantings. THEY ALL WANT IT. 
Each Per 10 
2 to 3 feet, B. & B.$4.00 $40.00 
3 to 4 feet, B. & B. 5.50 50.00 
4 to 5 feet, B. & B.. 6.00 60.00 
Cedar Red (Cedrus Virginiana)—An attractive 
and popular tree. Sometimes attaining a height 
of 20 to 25 feet. It is pyramidal shape and very 
hardy. Fine for back grounds, drives, and road¬ 
ways. Turns to purplish-bronze in winter. We 
have a fine lot of these well known trees run¬ 
ning from 2 feet to large and well developed 
trees 6 to 8 feet high. 
Each 
Per 10 
2 
to 
3 
feet. 
.$2.00 
$20.00 
3 
to 
4 
feet. 
. 3.00 
30.00 
4 
to 
5 
feet. 
. 5.00 
50.00 
5 
to 
6 
feet. 
. 6.00 
60.00 
Cedrus Libani (Cedar of Lebanon)—This far 
famed cedar of Lebanon is a tree which, on ac¬ 
count of its beauty, has always been a favor¬ 
ite with poets and painters. It is a tree fre¬ 
quently referred to in the Scriptures; being per¬ 
haps the most beautiful of all cedars. The 
foliage is very dense and closely woven. In 
shape, the leaves are straight, tapering, cylin¬ 
drical and pointed ; they are about an inch long, 
and of a dark green color, and grow in alter¬ 
nate tufts of about thirty in number. They 
flourish in most foreign countries, and in North 
America and South America. In Europe it is 
extensively cultivated for ornamental purposes, 
where it is said to attain greater age and retain 
its beauty for centuries. From the noted Mr. 
Ellis’ writings, we quote: 
“As I strolled among the flowers and 
blossoming fruit trees, I found myself un¬ 
der the famous old cedar of Lebanon, which 
is the pride of the campus for the Amer¬ 
ican College for Girls in Constantinople. 
This particular tree, the president of the 
college told me a few days ago, is more 
than eleven hundred years old, according 
to the records. It had lived for centuries 
before the Crusaders so sadly sacked Con¬ 
stantinople. It was mature before the first 
Turk set foot upon the soil of Asia Minor. 
What a picture of history it would be if 
one could visualize the procession of per¬ 
sons who have stood under this tree look¬ 
ing across the Sweet Waters of Asia dur¬ 
ing the past thousand years, and still the 
giant that has survived the fierce storms 
that sweep down from the Black Sea is 
symmetrical and beautiful and as alive as 
ever.” 
Lamartine tells us that the Arabs regard 
these trees as endowed with the principles of 
continual existence, and with reasoning and 
prescient powers, which enable them to pre¬ 
pare for the changes of the seasons. 
Besides being a most beautiful ornamental 
tree, it must produce very valuable wood, as it 
seems to have been used by King Solomon in the 
building of the temple. Peling tells us that 
its wood was everlasting, therefore images of 
Gods were made of it. The oil of this cedar 
was used by ancients for preserving their books. 
Chips from these trees are now used to pro¬ 
tect furs and woolen goods from moths. It is 
said that Cedar manna, which is a sweet ex- 
ordation, flows from its branches. 
While Cedrus Deodara is a most popular tree, 
we believe that Cedrus Libani is destined to 
become the most popular variety among all the 
cedars, from the very fact that it is so often 
referred to in the Scriptures, that 
it is always symmetrical and re¬ 
tains its beautiful form, living to 
an age hardly, if ever known, of any 
other tree, never being attacked by 
insects or disease. 
In the United States these trees 
will, of course, not grow as large as 
in their native land but they thrive 
splendidly here, succeed on almost 
any sort of soil, but would not 
flourish on soggy or swampy land. 
They put on reasonable growth and 
while we can supply only small sizes 
at this time, they will in a few 
years grow into beautiful trees. Cer¬ 
tainly every American home will 
want Cedar Libani. For permanent 
street or park planting, we know of 
no tree that will compare with this 
valued and world-wide cedar. 
Per 10 
$15.00 
25.00 
45.00 
North Carolina. 
Valdesian Nurseries. Bostic, N. C. 
Last Saturday afternoon I received the Li- 
gustrum and Mahonia you sent me. I was great 
ly pleased with both the size and condition of 
the plants. 
Thanking you for your promptness in filling 
this order, I am, 
Very sincerely yours, 
S. E. LEAVITT. 
Red Cedar 
Eacl 
12 to 18-inch.$1.5C 
18 to 24-inch. 2.5C 
2 to 3 feet. 4.5« 
