EVERGREENS 
The term "Evergreen" is given to that group of trees, 
shrubs and plants retaining their leaves throughout the 
year. They range in size from the massive White Pines, 
Spruces and Hemlocks which grow to a height of 75 to 100 
feet and taller, down to the lowest growing perennials, 
some of which are not more than I inch high when fully 
grown. 
In making an Evergreen planting it is very necessary 
that suitable varieties be used if the proper effect is to be 
had. For instance, tall growing Pines and Spruces should 
never be used as a foundation planting as they will soon 
become too large and have to be removed. And some 
of the very dwarf perennial Evergreens are best suited in 
a rock garden, or under large trees in dense shade. 
To help those who are not familiar with the various types 
of Evergreens, we have divided them into three groups. 
The first is that of tall growing trees, suitable for specimen 
planting on lawns, as windbreaks and screens, reforestation, 
and grouping for landscape effect where space permits. 
The second is made up of the best varieties for use as 
foundation planting around homes, for grouping in corners 
of the lawn or in any space where a spot of green is 
wanted throughout the year and the space is limited. 
The third is mostly the broadleaved plants such as Rho¬ 
dodendrons, Mt. Laurel, etc., the Heathers and Evergreen 
Euonymus. Many of these may be included in plantings 
of the preceding group, and in addition to being Ever¬ 
greens, some bear beautiful flowers. Most of this group 
like a shady situation, and some of them require it to be 
at their best. 
Fir (Abies). Good for lawn specimens, etc. 
Concolor. Blue fir. 18 to 24 in.$1.50 
2 to 3 ft . 2.50 
Fraseri. Silvery balsam fir. 2 to 3 ft.. 2.00 
5 to 6 ft . 4.00 
Douglas ( Pseudotsuga). Western fir. 
Soft foliage. 3 ft. 1.50 
4 to 6 ft . 3.00 
Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis). Native hemlock 
3 to 4 ft . 3.00 
4 to 5 ft. 4.00 
Pine (Pinus). Useful for windbreaks, specimens, etc. 
Austrian (Nigra). Long stiff needles 
2 to 3 ft . 1.50 
3 to 4 ft. 2.00 
5 to 6 ft . 3.00 
Norway or Red (Resinosa). 2 to 3 ft. 1.00 
3 to 4 ft . 1.50 
4 to 5 ft . 2.00 
Scotch (Sylvestris). Fast growing. 3 to 4 ft.. . 1.50 
4 to 5 ft . 2.00 
6 to 8 ft. , . 3.00 
White (Strobus). Our native pine. 2 to 3 ft. 1.00 
3 to 4 ft . 1 .50 
4 to 6 ft . 2.50 
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