Group of our Specimen Conifers 
CONIFEROUS EVERGREENS 
It is a well-established fact that we grow the largest and most varied stock of Coniferous Evergreens in the Southern States, 
and especially such varieties as are best adapted to this climate. We also grow large quantities of many of the hardy varieties which 
are adapted to the East and West. In our collection of Biotas, Cupressinae, etc., are found many rare and valuable sorts, 
Our conifers are grown in the most careful and scientific manner. Nearly all of the open-ground plant $ have been grown one year 
in pots, and then set in the open ground, and are afterwards several times transplanted. 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, same being wrapped in burlaps or moss. 
In transplanting these Evergreens it is not necessary to remove this wrapping of burlap. Place the plant in the properly pre¬ 
pared hole, and merely cut the burlap in several places with a knife. Water it and firm the earth well about the roots. 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 condi¬ 
tion. We have a superb lot of shapely specimen plants of many varieties of conifers. These are from ten to twenty years of age 
and have been several times sheared and transplanted, and those desiring 
immediate effect will secure it by using the above-mentioned specimens. The 
pictures on page 41 will convey an idea of the beauty of these specimens. The 
prices vary from $5 to $100 each, according to size 
Snecial Collection of Conifers We wil1 su PP ! y 10 fine plants, dis- 
jpecid i yunec uun u I tumi era. tinct varieties, our selection, 12 to 
24 in., for $4, or 100 fine plants in 25 or 30 varieties, our selection, for $25. 
Abies, Fir 
Abies Frazer! (Frazer’s Balsam Fir; “She” Balsam of the Southern Alleghany 
Mountains). Of erect pyramidal growth; foliage dark, shining green. 
Thrives best in the upper sections of the South. each 10 
2 to 2 \ ft. $1 00 S8 00 
18 to 24 in. 50 4 00 
A. pectinata (European Silver Fir). A tall-growing tree, and one of the 
oldest in cultivation, leaves dark green above and silvery beneath. A most 
valuable and handsome variety. 12 to 15 in., strong, pot-grown, 50 cts. 
Arborvitae, Biota and Thuya 
ASIATIC SECTION 
Biota aurea conspicua. A variety originated by us. Of compact, erect and 
symmetrical habit. Foliage intense gold, some of its branches being of a solid 
metal tint, others suffused with green. The original plant, now standing 
in our grounds, measures 22 feet high, with a diameter of 4 feet. Per¬ 
fectly hardy at New York. each 10 100 
5 to G ft., beautiful compact specimens.$5 00 $45 00 
4 to 5 ft., beautiful compact specimens. 4 00 35 00 
30 to 36 in., compact specimens. 1 25 10 00 $80 00 
24 to 30 in., compact specimens. 75 6 00 50 00 
18 to 24 in. 50 4 00 35 00 
B. aurea nana (Berckmans’ Golden Arborvitsc). The ever-increasing de¬ 
mand for this, the most popular of all Biotas, shows the great popularity 
of this plant. Originated by us. As photograph shows, it is of very dwarf, 
compact and symmetrical habit; a perfect gem for small gardens or cemetery 
lots. It far surpasses, in every way, its parent, the old Biota aurea. 
Biota aurea nana 
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