GENERAL PRICE LIST 
of 
EVERGREENS 
WE OFFER: 
Junipers: 
Pfitzer Juniper 
XX 
1 
-1 % ft. 
@ 
$0.45 
Irish Juniper 
XX 
1 
—1% ft. 
@ 
.40 
Polish Juniper 
XX 
1 
—1% ft. 
@ 
.45 
Savin Juniper 
XX 
1 
— i y 4 ft. 
@ 
.40 
Andorra Juniper 
XX 
1 
—iy 2 ft. 
@ 
.45 
Ashford Juniper 
XX 
1 
— iy 2 ft. 
@ 
.50 
Waukegan Juniper 
XX 
1 
-l y 4 ft. 
@ 
.45 
Japanese Juniper 
XX 
1 
— i y 4 ft. 
@ 
.45 
Chinese Juniper 
XX 
. 1 
— iy 2 ft. 
@ 
.45 
Swedish Juniper 
XX 
1 
ft. 
@ 
.35 
Sargent Juniper 
XX 
% 
ft. 
@ 
.35 
Spiny Greek Juniper 
XX 
1 
ft. 
@ 
.40 
Spruce: 
XXX 
1 
ft. 
@ 
.45 
XX 
1 
-i y 4 ft. 
@ 
.30 
XX 
1 
-iy 2 ft. 
@ 
.40 
XX 
1 
-iy 2 ft. 
@ 
.40 
XX 
% 
ft. 
@ 
.35 
Pine: 
Mugho Pine 
XX 
1 
ft. 
@ 
.35 
Austrian Pine 
XX 
1 
—iy 2 ft. 
@ 
.40 
Scotch Pine . 
iy 2 
-2 
ft. 
@ 
.45 
White Pine 
XXX 
iy 2 - 
—2 
ft. 
@ 
.50 
Yews: 
Hicks Yew 
. XX 
1 
ft. 
@ 
.45 
-XX 
% 
ft. 
@ 
.45 
XX 
y 2 
ft. 
@ 
.45 
1 
-i y 4 ft. 
@ 
.55 
XX 
% 
ft. 
@ 
.45 
XX 
% 
ft. 
@ 
.45 
Firs: 
Douglas Fir 
White Fir _ 
Hemlock 
1 
—iy 2 
ft. 
@ 
.45 
1 
-iy 2 
ft. 
@ 
.60 
1 
—iy 2 
ft. 
@ 
.45 
-XX 
iy 2 
-2 
ft. 
@ 
.45 
i ■ 
-iy 4 
ft. 
@ 
.45 
The Villa Park Evergreen News 
Published by 
THE VILLA PARK EVERGREEN CO. 
520 South Princeton Avenue 
Villa Park, Illinois 
Vol. II Spring 1935 No. 4 
WHY EVERGREENS DIE! 
There are several reasons why evergreens die. Usually 
the nursery-man is blamed and accused of selling- poor stock, 
but in most cases the fault lies somewhere else. We will 
enumerate some of the causes and list them in the order 
of their importance. 
Incorrect planting.—More evergreens die from incorrect 
planting- than from any other cause. Often, quite too often, 
the hole is not dug large enough, the earth is not tamped 
down hard enough or the tree is set either too low or too 
high. Almost any nursery has printed planting instructions 
and it is of greatest importance to follow them very minutely. 
Dogs.—Numerous evergreens have been killed by dogs, 
especially in cities. Dogs injure the lower branches of trees, 
causing- them to turn brown. This repeated injury finally 
kills the tree. There are several good remedies on the mar¬ 
ket now which will keep dogs away from evergreens, also a 
wire protection or the planting- of a low barberry hedge in 
front of - the evergreens may be used. 
Dry Weather.—Except for drought and abnormally hot 
spells as we had last year, it is really not the dry weather 
which kills the evergreens, it is rather neglect in proper 
watering. During the first year and especially during dry 
weather, evergreens should have a good soaking with water 
once every week. Sprinkling them a little every day will 
not do, the ground must be thoroughly soaked. This is best 
done in the morning or in the evening. Never do it in the 
bright, hot sun as this may burn the foliage. A pail of water 
has saved many an evergreen. Also keep the ground around 
the evergreens cultivated. This is of greatest importance as 
it preserves the moisture. 
Winter Killing.—This cause of death is either due to the 
dry blasty winds of winter, or the “heaving- out,” due to 
alternating- frost and thawing./ Both causes can be pre¬ 
vented. Newly planted evergreens should have an 
especially good soaking with water just before heavy frost 
sets in. To prevent heaving out newly planted ever¬ 
greens should have a mulch of dead leaves or straw around 
them, at least 8—10 inches deep. 
Wrong Location.—Some attention must be paid to the 
proper location. It will not do ho plant evergreens under 
bushes where they will not receive light or air. Never plant 
them too near the walls of the house. They should be at 
least 2—3 feet from the foundation. There should also be 
a fairly good drainage. 
Improper Soil.—Evergreens will grow in any ordinary 
garden soil. Quite a few evergreens however die because 
they are planted around the house where beneath the sur¬ 
face cement, lime, cinders, broken bricks and other leftovers 
from the builders are found. These must be removed and 
replaced with good garden soil. 
Insects, Pests and Diseases. — Evergreens are fortun¬ 
ately comparatively free from insects and diseases. The 
best means to prevent death from these causes is to 
keep the evergreens well watered, especially in dry weather. 
1 his is cheaper and more effective than all the chemicals 
and poisonous sprays. 
Each (x) means times transplanted. 
