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grow in height, but the branches droop gracefully to the ground. It occupies very 
little space, and will thrive near larger trees, and is, therefore, invaluable for small 
inclosures. It is also well adapted for cemetery lots. 
Wisconsin Weeping —Similar to the Babylonica, but hardier and considered valuable on 
account of its ability to resist severe winters. 
evergreen trees 
Evergreens are exceedingly difficult to transplant, and they should never be set in the 
fall. Even when planted in the spring, and under the most favorable circumstances. 
Arbor Vitae — American — A native 
variety, valuable for hedges. 
Stands shearing well. 
Pyramidalis — The most beautiful 
of all the Arbor Vitae, having dark 
green, compact foliage and remark¬ 
ably erect form; perfectly hardy. 
Fir— Balsam, or American Silver 
—A very regular, symmetrical 
tree, assuming the conical form, 
even when young; leaves dark 
green above, silvery beneath. 
Juniper — Irish —A small tree or shrub 
of conical shape, very erect and 
dense. Desirable for cemeteries. 
Pine— Scotch — A fine, robust, rapid 
growing tree, with stout, erect 
shoots and silvery-green foliage. 
Austrian or Black — A robust grow¬ 
ing sort. Leaves long, stiff, dark 
green. Makes a large spreading 
tree. 
White — A native tree with light 
silvery foliage. The varieties of 
pines are especially valuable when 
tall windbreaks are desired. They 
are more rapid growing than most 
other evergreens. 
Retinospora — Plumosa or Plume 
Like Retinospora —A beautiful 
tree having flat, feathery foliage 
of a light green color; stands shear¬ 
ing well. 
Plumosa Aurea or Golden Cypress 
—The most popular of all the 
golden evergreens. Has soft plume¬ 
like golden foliage which is partic¬ 
ularly bright in the Spring. 
Rhododendron—Rhododendrons are superb evergreen shrubs, producing dense clusters of 
magnificent flowers, but they require a somewhat shady situation and a peaty soil, free 
from lime. There are several colors, the most attractive being white, red, and purple, 
all of which we can supply. 
Spruce — Colorado Blue Spruce — A most beautiful variety discovered and disseminated 
from the Rocky Mountains, it is the nearest blue of any evergreen; very distinct in 
foliage and growth; fine, compact habit. In great demand as a law tree throughout 
the eastern states where fine specimens are established, proving it the best of all ever¬ 
green trees for the lawn. Foliage rich blue or sage color. 
Douglas Spruce — From Colorado. Large conical form; spreading branches; horizon¬ 
tal; leaves light green above, glaucous below. 
The Pyramidal Arbor Vitae 
