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Podocarpus Koraensis at Fruitland 
Juniperus 
(THE JUNIPER TREE) 
Communis Hibernica (Irish). Of fine pyramidal 
growth. 8 to 10 feet. 25 and 50 cts. 
Communis Suecica (Swedish). Yellowish cast. 
10 feet. 25 and 50 cts. 
Japonica variegata. With gold-spotted foliage; of 
dwarf growth. 50 cts. 
Oblonga (Nepal). Of spreading habit. 10 to 15 
feet. 50 cts. to $1 . 
Sabina (Sabin). Male and female; a low spread¬ 
ing, dark-leaved shrub. 25 and 50 cts. 
Sinensis aurea. With part of branches golden 
yellow. 10 to 15 feet. 50 cts. 
Libocedrus decurrens 
. (CALIFORNIA ARBORVIT^E) 
A magnificent and rapid-growing tree ; foliage in 
form of fans. 50 to 75 feet. 15 to 18 inches, 50cts.; 
20 to 24 inches, $1 . 
Podocarpus 
(JAPAN YEW) 
Japonica. A medium-sized tree, of compact and 
rather bushy habit. Leaves broad, dark green. 
Height, 10 to 15 feet. 25 and 50 cts. 
Koraensis. Of bushy habit; foliage narrow, dark 
green. A valuable variety. Height, 6 to 8 feet. 
50 cts. to $1 . 
Pinus 
(PINE FAMILY) 
Abies excelsa (Norway Spruce). A popular spe¬ 
cies, extensively cultivated in the northern sections of 
the continent, but succeeding only to a moderate ex¬ 
tent at the South. It is well suited to the mountain 
districts. Several sizes, 25 to 50 cts. 
Abies pectinata (European Silver Fir). A fine 
tree with spreading, horizontal branches and broad 
silvery foliage. 25 cts. 
Pinus strobus excelsa (Bhotan Pine). Resembles 
the white pine, but with much longer and more glau¬ 
cous leaves, and of a much more graceful habit. It 
is known in India as “ Drooping Fir. ” 5octs. to $1 . 
Retinospora 
(JAPAN CYPRESS) 
A valuable genus of small trees or shrubs from 
Japan ; very hardy, and desirable for small gardens 
or cemetery lots. 
Fullerii. A sport of R . obtusa , with gold-tipped 
foliage; growth rapid. Height, 15 to 18 feet. 50 cts. 
Obtusa nana. Exceedingly dwarf, with distinct 
foliage. 50 cts. 
Pisifera, or Pea-Fruited. Of dwarf growth, with 
slender branches and sharp-pointed glaucous leaves. 
50 cts. to $1. 
Pisifera aurea. With foliage tipped yellow. A 
beautiful variety. 50 cts. to $1. 
Plumosa, or Plume-Like. A rapid-growing va¬ 
riety, with exquisite foliage and slender branches; 
very handsome. Height, 10 to 12 feet. 50 cts. to $2. 
Plumosa Argentea. Of dwarf, compact growth. 
Foliage tipped with light yellow. 50 cts. to#r. 
Plumosa aurea. Similar to Plumosa, but foliage 
tipped with gold. Height, 10 to 15 feet. 50 cts. to $2. 
Squarrosa Sieboldii. Dwarf and compact; foliage 
bluish green, changing to purplish green in winter. 
Height, 3 to 4 feet. 25 and 50 cts. 
Squarrosa Veitchii. Rapid grower; foliage light 
bluish green, very handsome; one of the best of the 
genus. Height, 15 to 25 feet. 50 cts. to $2. 
Hfg^fPe have specimen plants of Retinospora plu- 
mosa and a few other varieties; these have been 
twice sheared , and are handsome. $1 to $2. 
