SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS 
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THE ARBORVITAES 
Thuya occidentalis (American Arborvitae, or White 
Cedar). A well-known form, conical and rapid-grow¬ 
ing. Much used for screens and hedges. 2 to 3 ft., 
$1; 3 to 4 ft., §2; 4 to 5 ft., $3. 
T. var. globosa (Globe Arborvitae). Low, dense, globe 
form, dark green; slow-growing. 12 to 15 in., $1.50; 
15 to 18 in., $2. 
T. var. pyramidalis (Pyramidal Arborvitae). The slen¬ 
der, stately variety much resembling the Irish Juniper 
in general form. A valuable variety. 2 to 3 ft., $1.75; 
3 to 4 ft., $3; 4 to 5 ft., $5. 
T. var. Siberica (Siberian Arhorvitae). More low-grow¬ 
ing and dense than the type, and of a darker, more 
uniform green. Has less tendency to “brown” in 
winter. 18 to 24 in., $2.50; 2 to 2% ft., $3; 2% to 3 
ft., $3.75. 
T. orientalis (Syn. Biota orientals). A Chinese arbor¬ 
vitae, conical in shape, bright green. Its foliage is 
narrow, on radial fan-shaped branches— which are its 
notable characteristic. 3 to 4 ft., $4; 4 to 5 ft., $5; 
5 to 6 ft.,*$7. 
THE PINES 
Pinus Austriaca (Austrian Pine). A robust growing va¬ 
riety, with long, dark green, stiff needles. Good for 
shore planting. 2 ft., $2; 3 ft., $2.50; 4 ft., $4. 
P. Montana (Mountain Pine). A native of the Alps, of 
medium growth, with ascending branches and bright 
green foliage. J8 in., $2; 2 ft., $2.50. 
P. Mughus (Dwarf Mountain Pine). Low, dense and 
spreading in growth, usually broader than its height. 
This is one of the most attractive and valuable of 
our dwarf evergreens; often used on steep banks or 
in exposed locations. 12 to 15 in., $1.50; 18 to 24 
in., $2.50; 2 to 3 ft., $4. 
P. resinosa (Bed or Norway Pine). A rapid-growing, 
long-leaved pine, useful for screens, shelters, and tim¬ 
ber. A hardy, native sort. 2 to 3 ft., $1; 3 to 4 
ft., $2; 4 to 5 ft., $3. 
P. strobus (White Pine). The most valuable of our 
native evergreens for all purposes. Grows rapidly, 
becoming a large tree when not confined by pruning, 
or shearing. Light, silvery foliage Useful for wind¬ 
breaks and hedges. 2 to 3 ft., $1; 3 to 4 ft., $1.50; 
4 to 5 ft., $3 each. (Attractive prices will be quoted 
on quantities of 50 or more). 
Pinas mughuH—Dwarf Pine 
Picea excelsa—Norway Spruce 
THE SPRUCES 
Picea alba (White Spruce). A tree native to America, and 
hardy under all conditions. Light green, almost sil¬ 
very foliage. Makes a large tree when allowed to 
develop, but may be confined by shearing. 3 to 4 ft., 
$2.75; 4 to 5 ft., $4; 5 to 6 ft., $5. 
P. excelsa (Norway Spruce). Another tall-growing ever¬ 
green useful as a specimen, or for shelters and hedges. 
Lower branches, on mature trees, curved and droop¬ 
ing. Hardy, graceful and attractive. 2 to 3 ft., 75c; 
3 to 4 ft., $2.50; 4 to 5 ft., $3.50. 
P. orientalis (Oriental Spruce). Slow-growing, but 
reaching considerable height when allowed to de¬ 
velop. Conical in growth; somewhat resembles 
P. excelsa in general appearance, but has shorter 
needles and much smaller cones. 18 to 24 in., $1.50; 
2 to 3 ft., $2.50. 
P. pungens glauca (Colorado Blue Spruce). A vigorous 
growing spruce with stiff, pungent, blue foliage. Ex¬ 
tremely hardy. 2 to 3 ft., $5. 
P. pungens var. Kosteri (Roster’s Blue Spruce). The 
blue spruce commonly used for ornamental planting. 
Always symmetrical in growth. This is a grafted 
variety, which, w’hile showing its lightest blue in 
summer, holds its color uniformly during the cold 
months. 2 to 3 ft., $4.50; 3 to 4 ft., $7; 4 to 5 ft., $10. 
THE HARDY YEWS 
Taxus baccata repandens (Dwarf Yew). A low, spreading 
evergreen of rich deep green color, particularly suit¬ 
able for bordering evergreen or rhododendron mass- 
plantings. Rare and valuable. 15 to 18 in., $3. 
T. Canadensis (American Yew). Rich green, spreading 
and very hardy 15 to 18 in. spread, $2. 
T. cuspidata brevifolia (Japanese Yew). Dark green, 
densely branched; slow-grow’ing. Forms a broad 
pyramid, and may be used either as a specimen or in 
combinations. 12 to 15 in., $3; 15 to 18 in., $4. 
