BERLIN, MARYLAND 
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The Retinisporas 
_ This class of evergreen trees is frequently, and properly, used at the founda¬ 
tions of residences and other buildings. Many times they are planted at the 
base of a terrace or at the foot of a slope of ground. A group of Retinisporas at 
the border of a lawn, or at the edge of taller evergreens like the pines, spruces, 
or cedars, makes an effect not obtained by any other combination of trees. 
Retinisporas are “family” trees, for close planting seems to suit them best; 
they do not like to be alone, nor do they thrive in places exposed to strong and 
cold winds. In summer the foliage of all the varieties is rather light in color, but 
after cold weather comes it turns to a deep rich shade that is in marked con¬ 
trast to that of other evergreens. The color contrast is particularly marked 
when the Retinisporas are arranged among large groups of evergreens or with 
rhododendrons and laurels. In all cases the Retinisporas are of great value. 
We send our specimens carefully packed, balled, and burlaped, so that they are 
sure to reach you safely and in a condition to begin growing at once. 
PARCEL POST. We do not ship Retinisporas by parcel post. 
RETINISPORA, JAPANESE (Retinispora obtusa). 
18 to 24 inches. 50 
2 to 3 feet. 2 00 
Retinispora (R. obtusa magnifica). 18 to 24 inches. 1 50 
2 to 3 feet... 2 00 
Retinispora, Dwarf Golden {R. 
obtusa nana aurea). 3 to 4 feet. 
Retinispora, Japanese {R. fili- 
Jera). 18 to 24 inches. 
2 to 3 feet . 
Retinispora, Japanese Pea- 
fruited(R.pm/era). 18 to 24 in. 
2 to 3 feet . . 
Retinispora, Japanese 
Golden Pea-fruited 
(R. pisijera aurea). 
18 to 24 inches. 
2 to 3 feet.. 
Retinispora, Japanese 
Plume-like (R. "plu- 
mosa). 18 to 24 inches 
2 to 3 feet. ... 
Retinispora, Japanese 
Golden Plume¬ 
like {R. plumosa 
aurea). 
18 to 24 inches . . . 
2 to 3 feet. 
Retinispora, Sul¬ 
phur-tinted {R. 
sulphurea). 12 to 
18 inches. 
Retinispora, 
Veitch’s Japan¬ 
ese (R. squarrosa 
Veitchii). 
Veitch’s Japanese Retinispora is one of the 18 to 24 inches . . . 
most popular for general planting 2 to 3 feet. 
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Around our homes we want the trees we like best. Sometimes these 
are not the most suitable—^so we have to take a second choice and plant 
trees that will thrive. Then, we ought to consider the size of the house; if 
it is tall, use Maples, Elms, Oaks. If it is a small cottage, try some of the 
smaller trees, like the Box Elder, the Silver Maple, or the Dogwood. 
