AUGUSTA. GEORGIA.^^ ii 
Coniferous Evergreens 
Evergreens are always in favor for landscape work, their deep green foliage making a strong background 
for the brilliant colors of summer; but it is in winter, when the northern landscape is barren of color and 
foliage, and the beauty of the southern greatly lessened, that they are most appreciated, the absence of other 
colors tending to bring out their beauty of form in a most striking manner. 
It is an undisputed fact that at Fruitland Nurseries we grow' the largest and most varied stock of conifer¬ 
ous evergreens in the southern states, and especially do we give attention to such varieties as are best adapted 
to this warmer climate. In our collection of Biotas. Cupressus, Retinosporas, Juniperus, etc., may be found many 
rare and valuable specimens. We also grow large quantities of the hardier varieties, adapted to the northern 
part of the country. 
Our conifers are grown in the most careful and scientific manner. Nearly all of the open-ground plants 
have been grown one year in pots and then in the open ground, and are afterwards several times trans¬ 
planted. Therefore we can offer to our patrons plants with excellent root-systems. Many varieties of conifers 
are grown in the open ground during the summer, lifted in the early fall and potted, and, before being shipped, 
plants have already started new roots. All plants, both from open ground and pots, are shipped with a ball of 
earth around the roots, which is wrapped in burlap or moss. 
DIRECTIONS FOR PLANTING CONIFERS. 
Place the plant in the properly prepared hole; cut the string, so that the burlap can be released from about 
the ball of the plant, and plant in the same manner as instructions given under head of Broad leaved Evergreens. 
Keep the plants well watered and mulched. The best seasons for transplanting are from November to December, 
and from February to March, but in the lower sections, where the ground does not remain frozen during the 
winter, planting can be successfully done any time when the ground is in proper condition. We have a 
superb lot of shapely plants of many varieties of conifers. These are from ten to twenty years of age, and 
have been several times sheared and transplanted. Those desiring immediate effect will secure it by using the 
above-mentioned specimens. The prices vary from $5.00 to $100.00 each according to size. See “Specimen Con¬ 
ifers,’’ page 59. 
PRICES OF SPECIAL COLLECTION OF CONIFERS. 
We will supply 10 fine plants, distinct varieties, our selection, 12 to 24 inches, for.5 4.00 
Or 100 fine plants, in 25 or 30 varieties, our selection, for .• •. 30.00 
Biota Aurea Conspicua. 
Arbor-vitae. Biota and Thuya. 
ASIATIC SECTION 
Biota aurea conspicua. Originated by us; of compact, 
erect and symmetrical habit. Foliage intense gold; 
some of its branches being of a solid metallic tint, 
other suffused with green. As its name implies, it 
is most conspicuous; easily grown; and has stood 
perfectly in the east and west 20 degrees below zero. 
The original plant now stands in our grounds at 
Augusta, Georgia. 
PRICES: 
Each 
10 
100 
6-7 ft., beautiful, 
specimens . 
compact 
$6.00 
$50.00 
5-6 ft., beautiful, 
specimens, 18-20 
diameter . 
30 36 in., compact . . 
compact 
in. in 
4.00 
1.00 
8.00 
24-30 in., compact.. 
.75 
6.00 
$50.00 
18-24 in., compact. . 
.50 
4.00 
35.00 
B. aurea nana. Berckmans* 
Golden 
Arbor 
■Vitae. 
The most popular Biota grown. Originated by us at 
Augusta. This conifer is of dwarf, compact and sym¬ 
metrical habit. A perfect gem for small gardens or 
cemetery lots. For window boxes and vases this 
plant is most effective. It is desirable where it is too 
cold for Palms and other decorative plants. For 
formal planting it is at its best. When planted in 
high, well-drained soils and in a protected situation 
the plants have stood 15 below zero without injury. 
PRICES: 
4-4 V 2 ft., beautiful, compact 
specimens. 30-36 in. in di¬ 
ameter at base . 
40-44 in., beautiful, compact 
specimens. 30 in. in di¬ 
ameter at base . 
30-36 in., beautiful, compact 
specimens . 
24-30 in., beautiful, compact 
specimens . 
20-24 in., compact specimens. . 
15-20 in., compact specimens. . 
12-15 in., compact specimens. . 
Each 10 
$5.00 
4.00 
2.00 
$17.50 
1.50 
12.50 
1.00 
8.00 
.75 
6.00 
.50 
4.00 
100 
$100.00 
70.00 
50.00 
35.00 
B. aurea pyramidalis. Originated by us. Of erect, 
symmetrical and compact growth. Of beautiful, gold¬ 
en tint. Its columnar habit adapts it to formal 
planting and suits it to lawn planting anfl evergreen 
groups. Will attain a height of 20 to 25 feet. 
PRICES: Each 10 
6-7 ft., beautiful, compact specimens.. $5.00 
5-6 ft., beautiful, compact specimens.. 4.00 
3-4 ft., compact . 2.00 $15.00 
30 36 in., compart . 1.00 8.00 
24-30 in., compact .75 6.00 
18-24 inches .50 4.00 
B. Japonica filiformis. A Japanese variety with thread¬ 
like foliage; compact, habit. We consider this one of 
the most distinct and desirable novelties, and it is be¬ 
coming a great favorite. Well suited for cemeteries; 
also desirable for tubs. Attains a height of 10 to 15 
feet. 
PRICES: Each 10 
4-5 ft., beautiful, compact specimens. . .$5.00 $40.00 
3-4 ft., beautiful, compact specimens. ! . 3.00 25.00 
30-36 in., beautiful, compact speci¬ 
mens . 2.00 15.00 
24-30 in., very compact. 1.00 8.00 
18-24 in., heavy.75 6.00 
B. Pyramidalis. In this we have succeeded in getting 
a form of the pyramidal arbor-vitae which does not 
become brown during winter, but retains constantly 
its bright-green color: of compact and pyramidal 
habit. A plant which fills a long-felt want. 
PRICES: Each 10 100 
4-5 feet. $3.00 $25.00 
3-4 feet . 2.00 15.00 $125.00 
2-3 feet. 1.00 8.00 60.00 
18-24 inches. 50 4.00 35.00 
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