Cypresses 
26 
The delightfully formal Cypresses in the illus¬ 
trations above are the result of careful shearing. 
Sawara Cypress 
(Chamaecyparis pisifera) 
One of the hardiest of the Cypresses. The graceful 
drooping branches are covered with soft, feathery, 
glossy green foliage. Is beautiful for formal groups 
or the taller accents of foundation plantings. Ex¬ 
cellent also in evergreen borders and for backgrounds 
or screens. 
Height Each 10 
3 to 4 feet $2.50 $22.50 
Thread Cypress 
(Chamaecyparis pisifera filifera) 
A Cypress completely different from all other 
Evergreens in its elongated, pendulous branches. 
The deep olive green foliage is very fine and slender. 
Very hardy. Does best in damp, well drained soil. 
Very effective as a single specimen or contrasting 
with others in a group. Excellent to accent founda¬ 
tion plantings. 
Height 
2 to 3 feet 
3 to 4 feet 
4 to 5 feet 
Each 10 
$2.00 $18.00 
3.50 31.50 
4.50 40.00 
Cypresses are attractive in tubs or pots. 
Plant containers are listed on page 66. 
THE CYPRESSES 
RETINOSPORA 
A noble family of highly ornamental 
evergreens with beautiful feathery, almost 
fern-like foliage and irregular plume-like 
ascending branches curving slightly at the 
tip. They form picturesque cone-shaped 
trees suitable for almost any type of 
planting. 
Because of their surprising ability to 
make new growth, they are easily pruned 
to formal shapes and kept within bounds. 
Cripp’s Golden Cypresses 
(Cha maecyparis obtusa crippsi) 
Slow growing with pale golden foliage. May be 
sheared to a perfect golden ball. Excellent for con¬ 
trast in evergreen group plantings. 
Height Each 10 
15 to 18 inches $1.50 $13.50 
18 to 24 inches 2.00 18.00 
If you have planting problems write 
us about them, or better still, drive 
out and talk them over with one of 
our landscape men. 
Cypresses blend well with other evergreens in 
group plantings like the one shown above. 
Plume Cypress 
(Chamaecyparis pisifera plumosa) 
Handsome and distinct — the most beautiful of 
the Cypresses suitable for this climate. Of dense 
conical habit with ascending branches and slender 
feather-like branchlets. Foliage bright green. Thrives 
best in full sun to partial shade. Use in formal or 
informal groups. Excellent for height in foundation 
plantings and for backgrounds and screens. 
Height 
Each 
10 
8 to 24 inches 
$1.50 
$13.50 
2 to 3 feet 
2.00 
18.00 
3 to 4 feet 
3.00 
27.00 
4 to 5 feet 
4.00 
35.00 
Golden Plume Cypress 
(Chamaecyparis pisifera plumosa aurea) 
A bright golden form of the Plume Cypress. 
Valuable for contrast with other evergreens. The 
new growth of early spring is especially attractive. 
Height Each 10 
18 to 24 inches $1.50 $13.50 
2 to 3 feet 2.25 20.00 
For better, healthier plants use Gran¬ 
ulated Peat Moss freely. See description 
on page 64. 
Plume 
Cypress 
2 to 3 feet 
$2.00 
Each evergreen is shipped with roots in ball of native loam wrapped and tied in burlap. 
