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* Wirt’s Evergreens -> 
give all year beauty 
Evergreens are just the thing for foundation planting 
and general landscape work. They give color during the 
winter that cannot be obtained with any other shrubs or 
trees, and make a splendid contrast in the summer. We 
offer tall, medium and low growing evergreens, but all 
can be trimmed to any desired height. Trimming should 
be done during summer. Medium size evergreens are 
best to plant. Trees running from 1 to 3J4 feet. They 
cost less and are much easier to handle without loss. 
Trees marked Balled should go by Express. 
ARBOR VITAES 
ARBOR YITAE AMERICAN (Thuya occidental^) 
10 to 12 in. not balled, 35c each; $3.50 per 12 
1 to 1 y 2 ft. balled, $1.00 ea. 2 to 2 y 2 ft. balled, $2.00 ea, 
3 to 3 y 2 ft. balled, $3.00 ea. 4 to 4y 2 ft. balled, $4.00 ea. 
This Arbor Vitae is very hardy, and dependable in al¬ 
most any situation. Stands trimming well and for this 
reason is widely used for hedges. It grows bushy at the 
bottom and tapering toward the top, thus making an ex¬ 
cellent evergreen for entrance and corner planting. Foli¬ 
age is very soft and flexible and of fine deep green color. 
ARBOR VITAE PYRAMIDAL (Thuya pyramidalis) 
1% to 2 feet, balled, $1.50 each 
3y 2 to 4 feet, balled, $2.50 each 
Of dense, compact growth, narrow and pyramidal in 
form. Deep, rich green color, uniform habit and hardin¬ 
ess to withstand conditions here in northern states. It 
reaches a height of 8 to 10 feet, and usually measures not 
more than 2 feet in diameter at the base. This is one 
of many popular pyramidal evergreens. 
American Arbor Vitae 
ARBOR VITAE GLOBE (Thuya globosa) 
12 to 14 in., balled, $1.00 each 
18 to 24 in., balled, $2.00 each 
12 to 18 in., not balled, 40c each 
Without doubt, one of the best globe formed arbor- 
vitaes. It maintains the natural globe shape, without 
trimming, and under good conditions will reach 2 y 2 feet 
in height and diameter. It is especially fine for low 
borders, for foundation groups, for tubs, or for urns. 
SPRUCE NORWAY (Picea Excelsa) 
18 to 24 in., not balled, 75c each 
iy 2 to 2 ft., balled, $1.00 each 
2 y 2 to 3 ft., balled, $2.00 each 
4 to 4 y 2 ft., balled, $5.00 each 
This is the original Xmas tree, and is highly appre¬ 
ciated because of its rapid growth, its thriftiness, and 
heavy masses of deep green foliage. Norway Spruce is a 
tall, picturesque and hardy tree, and well adapted to a 
wide range of plantings. Can readily be pruned to any 
desired height. 
SPRUCE WHITE (Picea Canadensis) 
1 to 1 y 2 ft., balled, $1.00 each 
1 y 2 to 2 ft., balled, $1.50 each 
2 to 2 y 2 ft., balled, $2.00 each 
4 to 5 ft., balled, $4.00 each 
This tree is thoroughly hardy, free growing, not par¬ 
ticular about soil. A compact and upright grower of 
longevity. Light green foliage, slightly tinged with blue. 
An excellent tree for all purposes. Can be sheared and 
kept to any desired height. 
Norway Spruce 
