EVERGREEN TREES 
Evergreen Trees 
Evergreens are architectural in effect; their use in the landscape in dictated 
by their forms. Hence the proper selection of varieties depends upon the choice 
of the right forms. The simple silhouettes, which delineate the shapes of the 
various evergreens, in the margins of the following pages, together with their 
brief accompanying word descriptions, will help visualization and aid selection 
of the most suitable varieties for any landscape effect. 
To help select the best plant for a given place, we indicate its usual ultimate 
height and annual rate of growth thus: —40 feet at 8 inches. The rate of growth 
is more important than the ultimate height, since it indicates whether a plant will 
too soon outgrow its contemplated location, or on the other hand, whether it will 
grow fast enough for the purpose in mind. The figures given are about average for 
each species. The rates of growth can be accelerated or retarded by supplying or 
withholding nitrogenous fertilizers. 
As usual, Evergreens are dug Balled and Burlapped (B&B) at the prices 
quoted, unless otherwise specified. 5 to 24 plants of one kind and size are priced 
at the 10 rate; 25 or more at the 100 rate. 
Large symmetrical cones; medium coarse texture; branches usually ascending. 
Foliage needle type, soft, flat, blunt, usually with pungent fragrance. Prefer moist 
soils; tolerate fairly dry. Flourish in full sun or partial shade. Rapid growing, 
firs should not be planted next to buildings. Best use — specimen groups, laige 
screens, hedges, windbreaks. 
ABIES 
arizonica — Arizona Blue Fir 
Grows 50 ft. tall at 10 inches per year. 
Bark pale gray. Needles f 
l /i inches, 
soft 
Plant 
Prices 
Per 
positive blue. New, good; 
the best 
blue 
1 
10 
100 
evergreen. 
12 to 15 in. 
$1.65 
$14.00 
$130.00 
15 to 18 in. . 
2.00 
18.00 
165.00 
18 to 24 in. 
2.50 
22.50 
2 to 3 ft. 
3.25 
30.00 
3 to 4 ft. . 
4.00 
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