SOUTH ORANGE, N. J. 
August and September are best months to plant. 
CONIFERAE (Evergreen or Resinous Trees). 
One of the grandest classes of vegetation, varying from dwarf 
prostrate shrubs, rising barely a foot above the ground, to the larg¬ 
est and most majestic trees known, growing to the height of three 
hundred and fifty feet. With two or three exceptions they are ever¬ 
green, and on that account are especially desirable where evergreen 
and massive effect is desired. Having such a large range of form and 
height, they can be used for almost any purpose, such as isolated speci¬ 
mens, groups, beds, hedges, and also as wind screens for sheltering 
and protecting half hardy plants, etc. They all emit a pleasant, resin¬ 
ous odor, which is known to be especially healthful. 
Abies concolor (Silver Fir of Colorado). A lofty tree of great 
beauty. Without doubt one of the finest American ever¬ 
greens. Graceful habit, broad, handsome foliage, bluish 
above, silvery beneath. 2 feet, $2.00; 4 feet, $5.00; 6 feet .. $8.00 
Abies Canadensis (Hemlock Spruce). A medium sized tree, re¬ 
markably graceful and beautiful, with drooping branches 
and dark foliage, like that of a Yew. It is without doubt the 
peer among evergreens. For hedging, massing, or planting 
as an individual specimen none can equal it. 4 feet, $1.00; 
6 feet . 2.75 
l Abies Caroliniana (Carolina Hemlock). A beautiful medium¬ 
sized evergreen, upright habit, very hardy. 3 feet . 2.00 
Abies nobiiis glauca. A magnificent tree, growing to a great 
height. Foliage a beautiful glaucous green, making it con¬ 
spicuous wherever planted. 2% feet. 3.00 
Abies Nordmanniana. This majestic Fir is of symmetrical form, 
vigorous and hardy. Its foliage is massive, shining dark 
green above and slightly glaucous below. 2 feet, $2.00; 3 feet, 4.00 
Juniperus alpina aurea. Spreading compact growth, with bright 
golden foliage throughout the year. 1 to 2 feet. 1.00 
Juniperus Chinensis variegata. A handsome dense dark glaucous 
green shrub, interspersed with branches of white, perfectly 
hardy. 2 feet, $2.00; 3 feet . 3.00 
Juniperus communis hibernica (Irish Juniper). A distinct and 
beautiful variety of erect and dense outline, resembling a 
pillar of green. 2 feet, 75c.; 4 feet. 2.00 
Juniperus Virginiana (Red Cedar). A well known American tree 
of medium size. Varies much in habit and color of foliage. 
3 feet.50 
Juniperus Virginiana glauca. The compact conical habit of this 
variety, combined with its glaucous foliage, renders it very 
distinct and desirable. 2 feet, $1.00; 3 to 4 feet. 3.50 
Picea alba (White Spruce). A native tree of medium height, 
pyramidal in form, foliage silvery gray. Very hardy. 3 feet, 1.00 
Picea Alcockiana. A tall growing tree of dense habit. Foliage 
pale green, glaucous underneath. 2 feet, $2.00; 4 feet. 5.00 
Picea excelsa (Norway Spruce). An elegant tree, extremely 
hardy, of rapid, lofty growth and pyramidal form. One of 
the most popular evergreens for planting. 4 feet, $1.00: 
6 feet . 3.00 
Picea excelsa pendula. A pendulous variety of the Norway 
Spruce, with large, bright foliage. The lateral branches of 
the large trees are as drooping as a willow. 2 feet. 2.00 
Picea orientalis. A handsome tree, tall and compact Remark¬ 
s’ able for its graceful habit and dark, slender foliage. One of 
the most striking of this family. 2 feet, $2.00; 4 feet. 5.00 
Picea polita (Tiger’s Tail Spruce). A distinct Japanese species. 
It is of erect habit, and has rigid, sharply-pointed leaves of 
a bright.green color. 2 feet, $2.00; 4 feet, . 5.00 
Picea pungens glauca (Colorado Blue Spruce). One of the hardi¬ 
est and most beautiful evergreens. A handsome tree of lofty 
and pyramidal growth. The foliage is heavy and of a rich 
bluish color. This plant should be in every garden. 2 feet, 
$3.00; 3 feet . 5.00 
