Picea 
P. pungens kosteri. 50'-60'. Kosler's Blue Spruce. 
Probably the most widely known of all evergreens, 
35 due to the brilliant, silvery blue foliage, which is kept 
uniform by grafting selected specimens. Spectacular 
as a lawn specimen and ideal for the color climax 
or contrast in mixed plantings. 
P. pungens kosteri pendula. 40'-50'. Weeping Blue 
36 Spruce. Similar to Kosteri but with weeping branches. 
PINE 
PINUS cembra. 30'-40'. Swiss Stone Pine. Slow 
growing, so it may be safely used in low plantings. 
37 Generally seen as a blunt, compact pyramid clothed 
in soft-textured coat of bluish green needles, but 
eventually becomes a picturesque, round-topped tree. 
P. densiflora. 50'-60'. Japanese Red Pirie. A rapid 
grower that quickly gives evidence of its mature, 
38 irregular outline. Has bright green needles, orange 
brown branches. 
P. densiflora umbraculifera. 8'-10'. Japanese Umbrella 
Pine. “Tanyosho” is a vivid green, flat-topped 
39 cushion that very slowly expands with age. An occa¬ 
sional “bobbing” of the new growth in Spring will 
increase its neat, formal appearance. 
P. montana mughus. 3'. Mugho Pine. Most 
conspicuous in Spring, when the erect “candles” of 
40 new growth decorate the top of the low, flat, cushion¬ 
like bush. 
P. nigra. 50'-60'. Austrian Pine. One of the most 
dignified of the family, with stiff, dark green, 6-in. 
41 needles covering the vigorous upcurving branches. 
Succeeds on poor land even down to the seashore. 
Handsome. 
Taxus cuspidala nana ( brevifolia)—See page 6 
Pinus 
P. resinosa. 60'-70'. Red Pine. For this section, 
doubtless the best Pine for reforestation as it succeeds 
42 on the poorest land and soon prevents erosion of a 
barren hillside. Vigorous in any well-drained location, 
its dark green needles make a good background and 
windbreak. 
P. strobus. 80'-100'. White Pine. Truly a noble native, 
handsome in its formal youth and typically pic- 
43 turesque in its independent old age. Extremely hardy, 
most adaptable. Splendid hedges can be made by 
clipping. 
Collectors of Rare and Unusual Plant Life LEWIS & VALENTINE 
Picea pungens glauca—See page 4 
P. sylvestris. 40'-50'. Scotch Pine. Quite happy in 
any except a wet location, the Scotsman withstands 
44 drought, cold and heat, growing with equal vigor, to 
assume a gnarled, picturesque appearance. Impov¬ 
erished soil has no effect on the husky, twisted gray 
green needles so is often used for reclamation, as well 
as landscape planting. 
P. thunbergi. 60'-70'. Japanese Black Pine. Undoubtedly 
the best Pine for planting near the seaside where 
45 spray has no effect on the stiff, bright green needles. 
Develops an interesting, irregular outline. Support 
where too exposed. 
SCIADOPITYS verticillata. 20'-25 Umbrella Pine. 
So-called because the thick 4-in. leaves are arranged 
46 in whorls similar to the ribs of an umbrella. These 
dark green, glossy needles handsomely clothe the 
branches, which make a dense, pyramidal head. 
Growing very slowly it can be safely used in low plant¬ 
ings. Drainage is essential for this unique, beautiful 
conifer. Used as specimen. 
YEW 
TAXUS baccata repandens. 2'-3'. Spreading English 
Yew. Winter coloring is particularly rich when the 
47 long-curved leaves constitute the darkest green spot 
in the landscape. Spreading, horizontal branches 
form a most useful bush for low plantings or large 
rock work; makes handsome edging. 
T. canadensis. 3'-4'. Canada Yew. Under the dense 
shade of Pines and Hemlocks on a moist, cool slope, 
4S this “ground Hemlock” is the ideal ground cover. 
Although extremely hardy, must not be exposed to 
Winter sun. 
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