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JOSEPH BRECK & SONS 
(Corporation) 
EVERGREENS 
N OTHING approaches in richness a properly arranged mass-planting of hardy evergreens. Many striking com¬ 
binations of color, height, and varied foliage are possible; best of all, they are as effective in winter as in 
summer. 
We carry many other varieties that are worthy of use in this locality; but the following are what we would 
recommend as most reliable for general planting. 
THE FIRS 
Abies balsamea. The “Fir Balsam” of the woods. Tall, 
slender growth, with dark, shining foliage, silvery 
underneath. Will thrive in cold, wet ground as well 
as in higher situations. 3 to 4 ft., $2.00; 4 to 5 ft., 
$3.00. 
A. concolor (Silver Fir). A rival of the Blue Spruce in 
attractiveness, this fir is worthy of a place in any 
well-kept grounds. Grows tall and broad; its foliage 
is glaucous green, the blue tint becoming especially 
pronounced in the new growth of early summer. 2 
to 3 ft., $3.00; specimens, $5 to $15 each. 
A. Fraseri (The Double Balsam). Those who have seen 
this fir growing in the mountains of North Carolina 
will agree that it is the finest of the dark green 
evergreens. Very hardy in New England. 2 to 3 ft., 
$2.00; 4 to 5 ft., $5.00. 
THE CEDARS 
Juniperus canadensis (Common Juniper). The low'-grow- 
ing, grayish-green juniper found usually in our rocky 
New England pastures, but nevertheless a beautiful 
dwarf evergreen for ornamental planting, and one of 
the most hardy. 15 to 18 in., $1.50; 18 to 24 in., $2.00. 
J. Japonica (Japanese Juniper). A splendid, hardy, low- 
growing juniper with dark green foliage, spreading 
in form. 18 to 24 in., $3.00. 
J. Japonica aurea (Golden Juniper). A low-growing, 
spreading form. Its golden-tipped branchlets make 
it a distinctive member of the evergreen border. 3 
to 4 ft., $5.00. 
J. Pfitzeriana. A dwarf juniper of spreading habit, in 
general form similar to the foregoing. Foliage glau¬ 
cous green. A useful and pleasing sort. 18 to 24 in., 
$3.00; 2 to ft., $5.00. 
J. Sabina (Savin Juniper). Procumbent in habit, usually 
somewhat fan-shaped; dark green. This is a much- 
used variety, and is always distinctive. 18 to 24 in., 
$2.50; 2 to 2% ft., $3. 
J. Virginiana (Red Cedar). Another bold tree prom¬ 
inent on our Massachusetts hillsides. Its columnar 
form and rich green foliage give it a peculiar useful¬ 
ness. 2 to 3 ft., $2; 3 to 4 ft., $3.50; 4 to 5 ft., $5. 
J. var. glauca. A silvery variation of the preceding, 
with a tendency to be more slender and pyramidal. 
Especially hardy. 4 to 5 ft., $7.50. 
THE CYPRESSES 
Retinospora filifera (Thread-branched Japan Cypress). 
Slender, string-like, bright green foliage, drooping in 
long filaments. Graceful pyramidal habit; slow-grow¬ 
ing. 2 to 3 ft., $4; 3 to 4 ft., $5. 
R. obtusa nana. One of the best and hardiest. In¬ 
tensely dark, shell-like leaves; very unusual. A most 
elegant dwarf evergreen shrub. 8 to 10 in., $2.50 each. 
R. plumosa (Plumed Japan Cypress). Dark green, 
tufted, needle-like foliage, often showing a bluish 
tint. Hardy and beautiful. 18 to 24 in., $2; 2 to 3 
ft., $3; 3 to 4 ft., $5. 
R. plumosa aurea. A striking, fine form of the above, 
and very hardy. Brilliantly golden throughout the 
season. 2 to 3 ft., $3; 3 to 4 ft., $5. 
R. pisifera aurea. Pyramidal, bright golden; branchlets 
recurving and graceful. One of the most popular 
golden evergreens. 2 to 3 ft., $2.50; 3 to 4 ft., $3.50. 
THE HEMLOCKS 
Tsuga Canadensis (Hemlock Spruce). A graceful, hardy 
tree for moist situations. Rapid-growing; open- 
hranched. Much used for hedges and shelters. 2 to 3 
ft., $2.50; 3 to 4 ft., $4.50; 4 to 5 ft., $6. 
T. Caroliniana (Carolina Hemlock). This form is darker 
and more compact than T. Canadensis, and is to be 
preferred for planting as a specimen. Grows rather 
slowly, reaching medium height. 2 to 3 ft., $3; 3 to 
4 ft., $4; specimens, $6 to $10. 
