Yew and Hemlock 
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Notice how the Hemlocks soften and decorate the wide steps and 
embellish all the outlines. Combined, as they are, with other ever¬ 
greens and shrubs, they give a well finished aspect to the house. 
THE YEW 
(Taxus) 
THE HEMLOCK 
(Tsuga 
canadensis; 
The exquisite Hemlock, which is as 
often called “American” as “Canada” 
Hemlock, is one of the most gracious 
products of the cold northern regions. 
Its use in landscape planting ranges all 
the way from potted decorative plants, on 
steps or terraces, to forest planting in 
cold or damp “gorges”. It adapts itself 
perfectly to all these so different purposes, 
and lends grace to every spot it inhabits. 
The branches of the Hemlock are ex¬ 
ceedingly graceful, drooping at the tips, 
and delicately covered with dark green 
sprigs of line short needles. There is 
probably no evergreen more absolutely 
aristocratic in aspect. The multitude of 
fine, short sprays at the branch ends makes 
the Hemlock perfectly controllable by 
shearing. It merely thickens its mass, 
when sheared, holding serenely to the 
place assigned to it, whether in a founda¬ 
tion planting or a hedge. 
Handsome Winter and Summer, 
the Yew is at home on finest 
properties. 
Japanese 
Yew 
Aristocrat among all ever¬ 
greens is the Yew, one of the 
oldest, toughest, longest-living 
„ trees known to man. The foliage 
is typically dark, almost black, 
with a silky waxy sheen that 
gives a peculiarly rich effect. 
Comparatively slow growing as well as 
long lived, it is particularly valuable for 
permanent planting. Wherever evergreens 
must be kept within narrow bounds Yews 
are ideal. 
Dwarf Japanese Yew 
(Taxus cuspidata nana) 
A smaller, slower growing form of the Japanese 
Yew with a decidedly Japanese shape and velvety 
dark green needles. The foliage is borne more thickly, 
giving a particularly rich appearance. Its free ir¬ 
regular growth is picturesque and charming. Readily 
sheared to a compact formal shape. Ideal for gar¬ 
dens, rock gardens and foundation plantings. Fine 
green color all year round. 
Japanese Yew 
(Taxus cuspidata) 
A very fine Yew of spreading form which grows 
broad rather than tall. Long lived and readily adapted 
to a wide variety of uses, there is no better evergreen 
for foundation planting, for the small lot, for the 
formal garden and for cemetery planting. 
The Yews are all remarkably resistant to adverse 
city conditions, and can be depended on to grow even 
in shade, where many other evergreens fail. It shears 
readily to any shape desired and makes a handsome 
hedge. Left unsheared it attains magnificent spread. 
Height Each 10 
15 to 18 inches 
18 to 24 inches 
2 to 2V2 feet 
$1.75 $15.00 
2.50 22.50 
3.50 31.50 
Upright Japanese Yew 
(Taxus cuspidata capitata) 
A more upright growing form of this wonderful 
evergreen. Use freely, singly, or in group plantings. 
Excellent for low compact hedges. 
Height 
Each 
10 
12 
to 
15 inches 
$1.00 
$ 9.00 
15 
to 
18 inches 
1.75 
15.00 
2 
to 
2 Vi feet 
3.50 
31.50 
Height 
Each 
10 
10 
to 12 inches 
$1.65 
$15.00 
12 
to 15 inches 
2.00 
18.00 
15 
to 18 inches 
2.70 
24.00 
our high quality imported 
Peat Moss in 
planting your evergreens, and also to mulch 
them. Full description on page 64. 
Height 
Each 
10 
15 
to 
18 inches 
$1.00 
$ 9.00 
18 
to 
24 inches 
1.25 
10.00 
2 
to 
3 feet 
1.75 
15.00 
3 
to 
4 feet 
2.50 
22.50 
4 
to 
5 feet 
3.50 
31.50 
5 
to 
6 feet 
5.00 
45.00 
6 
to 
7 feet 
7.50 
70.00 
7 
to 
8 feet 
9.50 
90.00 
These Hemlocks are going to make an aristocratic planting, repeating the style of the lawn group. 
choice as Hemlocks thrive in shade. 
This drive is on the “shady side", so Hemlock is a wise 
Evergreens are priced f.o.b. our nursery. Packing for rail shipments extra at cost. 
