JUNIPERUS (Continued) 
JTJNIPERUS sabina (Savin Juniper). A low 
spreading tree, with handsome, dark green foli- ! 
age; very hardy, and suitable for lawns and : 
cemeteries; can be pruned to any desired shape 
and made very ornamental. 2-3 ft., $2 each. 
J. s. prostrata (Prostrate Juniper). A low spread- . 
ing variety, trailing close to the ground. Foli- | 
age bright green, bronzy in winter. Fine for > 
rock work or banks. $1.50 each. 
J. virginiana (Red Cedar). A well-known Amer- 1 
ican tree; varies much in habit and color of 
foliage, some being quite stiff, regular and 
conical, and others loose and irregular. It makes ; 
a fine ornamental hedge plant. 2-3 ft., $1.50 
each; $12 per doz. 
J. virginiana glauca (Blue Cedar). Closely allied 
to the preceding, but a distinct variety. Its 
beautiful blue color makes it the most desirable 
of all the cedars. Perfectly hardy and trans¬ 
plants easily. Should be planted extensively. 
2-3 ft., $1.50 each; $15 per doz. 
J. virginiana pyramidalis. A very hardy, vigor¬ 
ous plant of dense columnar form, with silvery 
and light green foliage. One of the best for 
formal gardens. 4-5 ft., $1.50 each. 
PICE A: THE SPRUCES 
This class embraces not only superb varieties 
for ornamental planting but some of the most 
useful of the conifer family. They are planted 
extensively when shelter and hedges are desired. 
Their beauty glistening in the sun or drooping 
with feathery snow must be seen to be appre¬ 
ciated. Long lived, of symmetrical habit, rapid 
growing, they are among the most valuable ever¬ 
greens, giving intense satisfaction. 
PICEA alba (White Spruce). A native tree of 
medium size, varying in height from 25 to 50 
feet, of pyramidal form. Foliage silvery gray, 
and bark light colored. Very hardy and valu¬ 
able, 3-4 ft., $2 each. 
P. bicolor (Alcock's Spruce). From Japan. Forms 
a beautiful tree of close habit. Foliage pale 
green, silvery underneath. 2-3 ft., $3 each. 
P. excelsa (Norway Spruce). Of large and lofty 
appearance. Well adapted for large enclosures 
and stands pruning well when used for hedges. 
It is exceedingly picturesque and beautiful. 
Very popular, and deservedly so. i}4-2 ft., 
50 cts. each; $4 per doz.; $25 per 100; 2-3 ft., 
75 cts. each; $5 per doz.; $30 per 100; 4-5 ft., 
51 each; Sio per doz.; $75 per 100. 
P. e. inverta (Weeping Norway Spruce). A pen¬ 
dulous variety of the Norway spruce. The 
lateral branches droop gracefully. $3 each. 
P. pungens var. kosteriana (Roster's Colorado 
Blue Spruce). A most beautiful variety dis¬ 
covered in and disseminated from the Rocky 
Mountains. It is the nearest blue of any ever¬ 
green; very distinct in foliage and growth; fine, 
compact habit. In great demand throughout the 
eastern states, where fine specimens are estab¬ 
lished, proving it the best of all evergreen trees 
for the lawn. Foliage rich blue or sage color. 
Selected Specimens; Grafted Each 
1 >2-2 it.$2.00 
2K-3 ft. 5.00 
Picea douglasii (Douglas Spruce or Fir). From 
Colorado. Large, conical form; spreading 
branches; horizontal; leaves light green above, 
glaucous below. 3-4 ft., $3 each. 
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ROSTER’S COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE 
( Picea, var. Glauca) 
