FROM GROWER TO CONSUMER 
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Brown S Evergreens for Dignity and Permanence 
In planting Evergreens that are hailed and burlapped, plant 
without removing the burlap, just cut the strings. Never allow 
any fresh manure to come in contact with the roots. Water fre¬ 
quently after planting. Never water the foliage during a hot 
sunny day. Do this in the evening. 
Arbor-Vitae - Thuya 
Occidentals (American or Common White Cedar). The best 
known and most popular of all the Evergreens. A narrow, 
tapering or pyramidal tree, growing from 15 to 25 feet, but 
may be sheared to any height or form. 
Geo. Peabody (Golden occidentalis lutea). A broad bushy 
form of American Arbor-vitae, with golden foliage. 
Globosa. A dwarf form growing 2 to -1 feet high, with com¬ 
pact, round or globular head. May be used in pairs, one on 
each side of porch entrance. 
Orientalis (Chinese). Of upright bushy growth and very at¬ 
tractive. The foliage is lacy, of beautiful deep green color 
and arranged in flat vertical planes. 
Orientalis nana aurea (Berckman's Golden). Similar to the 
preceding but the foliage is a warm golden color. Very slow 
growing and formal in habit; well adapted to foundation 
planting. 
Pyramidal. Similar to American Arbor-vitae. Grows 15 to 23 
feet, but is much narrower, more column-like. 
Tom Thumb. A dwarf variety of American Arbor-vitae, re¬ 
sembling it in shape, but growing only 3 to 4 feet. Very 
compact. Has typical Arbor-vitae foliage, mixed with a feath¬ 
ery foliage that resembles that of the Silvery Cypress. 
Siberian. In growth like the American. Grows 10 to 20 feet 
tall. Has heavy, blue-green foliage, holding its color well 
through the winter. 
Fir - Abies 
Balsam Fir (A. balsamea). A handsome, symmetrical tree, 
especially when young, with beautiful leaves, dark green 
above, and lighter beneath. Will grow on wet ground as well 
as in better soil. 
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DIG HOLE AT LEAST A FOOT LARGER AND 
DEEPER THAN EARTH ATTACHED TO TREE. 
COMPLETELY SURROUND ROOT OR BALL 
OF EARTH WITH RICH LOAMY TOP SOIL 
PACK TOP SOIL 
FIRMLY WITH 
FEET OR BY 
FILLING HOLE 
WITH WATER. 
CUT OFF BURLAP ON 
OR ROLL IT BACK. 
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PLANTING EVERGREENS 
Dig the hole a foot larger and deeper than the root ball. 
Place some good loamy top soil in the hole and set tree a 
trifle lower than it stood in the nursery. Do not remove the 
burlap , as it disturbs root soil. It is only necessary to roll 
it back or cut it way from the top as shown , as the remain¬ 
der will soon rot away. Then fill up around the ball with 
good top soil , packing firmly by tamping or settling with 
water. Finish with loose soil and straw mulching. 
Hemlock - Tsuga 
Canadian (T. canadensis). One of the most graceful and best 
loved of all the native evergreens. It makes a broadly pyram¬ 
idal tree of medium size and dense growth, with rich green 
foliage and more or less drooping branches swaying with 
every breeze. Does not thrive well in particularly exposed 
situations nor near salt water. 
Pseudotsuga 
Douglas Fir (P. Douglasi). A magnificent evergreen attaining 
great height and of majestic appearance when grown. When 
small is of attractive shape and beautiful texture. The foliage 
is dark bluish green. Healthy and a rapid grower. Also called 
Douglas Spruce. 
Juniper - Juniperus 
Irish (Juniperus communis hibernica). Grows 8 to 20 feet 
high. Similar in habit to the Red Cedar variety, but smaller. 
Very erect, slender and formal in habit. Foliage sage-green 
or blue-green, very compact. A favorite evergreen for ceme¬ 
teries. 
Junipers and Arbor-Vitaes are essential units in this attractive planting. 
