W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, GENEVA, N. Y. 
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CONIFEROUS EVERGREENS 
The following evergreens are mostly very hardy, and particularly adapted to our Northern and Western climate. 
Many of these make the most ornamental hedges and screens. 
Abies. Fir 
A. balsamea (Balsam Silver Fir). A very regular sym¬ 
metrical tree, assuming the conical form even when young; 
leaves dark green above, silvery beneath. 
Canadensis (Hemlock). An elegant pyramidal tree 
with drooping branches and delicate foliage; distinct from 
all other trees. It is a beautiful lawn tree and makes a 
highly ornamental hedge. 
Concolor (Concolor Fir). A distinct variety with yel¬ 
lowish bark on young branches, foliage long and light green. 
A handsome tree, none better. 
Douglasii syn. Pseudo tsuga taxifolia (Douglas Spruce 
or Red Fir). From Oregon and Washington. It grows 
to a height of 200 to 350 feet, with a diameter of six to 
twelve feet. Conical form, spreading branches, leaves 
light green above, glaucous beneath. 
Juniperus. Juniper 
J. communis (English Juniper). Low-growing bush, 
sometimes of prostrate habit; light glaucous foliage ar¬ 
ranged at right angles to branch separately. 
prostrata. Dull green leaves. Grows rapidly and 
makes a very pleasing effect when planted on terraces; 
also used for covering rocks and bare, sunny positions. 
communis Hibernica (Irish Juniper). Very erect and 
tapering in its growth, forming a column of deep green 
foliage; a pretty little tree or shrub, and a general favorite. 
communis Suecica (Swedish Juniper). A beautiful 
pyramidal, hardy evergreen with light or yellowish green 
foliage. It is quite hardy. 
tamaricifolia (Creeping Savin). Quite prostrate, creep¬ 
ing over considerable space, fine for rocks, walls and dry 
places. 
Sabina (Savin Juniper). A low, spreading tree, with 
handsome, dark green foliage; very hardy, and suitable for 
lawns and cemeteries. 
Pyramidal Juniper (See Thuya). 
Pfitzeriana. A very hardy, valuable, spreading variety, 
with silvery green color. Both the main stems and lateral 
shoots have a light, feathery appearance. The leaves have 
two prominent white lines on the under side. 
Virginiana (The Common Red Cedarl. Of medium, 
compact growth; varies considerably in habit and color 
and shape of foliage; leaves in summer are bright green, 
and they wholly inclose the branch; in winter a bronzy hue 
is assumed. 
Virginiana Glauca (Blue Virginia Cedar . Formal, 
slender type most nearly corresponding to the classic 
Cypress. Distinctive glaucous foliage. 
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