EVERGREENS —BROADLEAVED EVERGREENS 
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Fir, Douglas (Pseudotsuga Douglasi). A magnificent 
Evergreen attaining great height and of majestic ap¬ 
pearance when grown. When small is of attractive 
shape and beautiful texture. The foliage is dark 
bluish-green. Healthy and a rapid grower. 
Hemlock, Canadian (Tsuga canandensis). One of 
the most graceful and best loved of all the native 
Evergreens. It makes a broadly pyramidal tree of 
medium size and dense growth, with rich green foliage 
and more or less drooping branches. 
Juniper 
Irish (Juniperus communis hibernica). Grows 8 
to 20 feet high. Similar in habit to the red cedar 
variety, but smaller. Very erect, slender and formal 
in habit. Foliage sage-green or blue-green, very com¬ 
pact. A favorite Evergreen for cemeteries. 
Pfitzer (Juniperus Pfitzeriana). A fine Evergreen of 
spreading growth that grows about as broad as it does’ 
tall. The foliage is grayish-green and presents a very 
attractive appearance. A fine Evergreen for founda¬ 
tion planting and suitable for planting along steps 
and entrances. 
Prostrate. Long branches trailing along the ground. 
Steely-blue foliage. Splendid for ground cover and 
where very low growing, spreading Evergreens are 
needed. Very effective in the rockery. Foliage turns 
to a distinct purplish-bronze hue in Fall and Winter. 
Savin’s (Juniperus Sabina). A half-erect or partly 
spreading variety of graceful shape attaining a height 
of 6 to 8 feet when mature. Very gracefuL 
Virginiana (Red Cedar). Of medium compact growth; 
varies considerably in habit, color and shape of foli¬ 
age. Leaves in summer are bright green, and they 
wholly inclose the branches; in winter a bronze hue is 
assumed. 
Virginiana Glauca (Silver Red Cedar). Probably 
the best variety of Cedar. Leaves are more conspicu¬ 
ous than in the type. A favorite for specimen work. 
Fine, vigorous grower. Tree is cone-shaped and has a 
peculiar whitish color. 
Pine 
Austrian (Pinus nigra). A vigorous, rugged growing 
tree of considerable size, which will probably stand 
more exposure than any other Evergreen, and will 
thrive in almost^ any ordinary soil. Foliage long, 
dark green. 
IVIugho (Dwarf Mountain Pine). Is usually 2 to 4 
feet in height; is a very slow grower but finally attains 
a height of 8 feet. Branches are smartly upright, but 
the form of the tree—or bush—is broad, dense and 
spreading. Is used in pairs, one on each side of the 
entrance, but it should be given room to develop. 
Scotch. Grows to a height of 40 to 50 feet. Has silvery 
green foliage when tree is young, turning to blue- 
green as tree matures; in the spring has very pretty 
“candles,” as the young cones are called. It is spread¬ 
ing, rugged, thrives in poor, dry, sandy soil, and the 
severe salt winds of the ocean, making it one of the 
best for seaside planting or on barren, dry hillsides. 
Retinospora, Plume (Retinospora plumosa). Prob¬ 
ably the most popular variety in this group of Ever¬ 
greens. As its name suggests, all of the side branches 
have a plumelike appearance; it is of pyramidal shape 
and is good as a specimen tree. Grows to about 25 
feet in height. Should be given winter protection in 
cold climates. 
Retinospora, Aurea Golden. The general character¬ 
istics and appearance are identical with Retinospora 
plumosa described above. The only difference is the 
beautiful golden tint of the leaves. 
Spruce 
Koster’s Blue (Picea pungens Kosteriana). Com¬ 
pact grower, symmetrical, and one of the most beauti¬ 
ful specimen trees growm 
Norway. Perfectly pyramidal habit, very picturesque 
and beautiful. Is attractive in large grounds, and is 
a good tree for tall hedges or wind-breaks. 
Colorado. Grows to 20 feet or more. Foliage has a 
silvery blue cast, which makes it effective for con¬ 
trast. May be used with good effect as specimens, but 
should be planted toward the sides of the yard. 
Yew, Japanese (Taxus cuspidata). A compact, 
spreading variety, having very attractive dark green 
foliage and is very hardy. In autumn is covered with 
bright rose-red fruits. 
Broadleaved Evergreens 
Azalea Calendulacca (Flame Azalea). Most bril¬ 
liant orange-red flowering shrub yet known. Bear* 
flowers in great clusters in May and June. 
Rhododendron Carolinianum (Carolina Rhodo¬ 
dendron). Leaves are rather small, narrow and 
dark green above covered with brownish dots be¬ 
neath. Clusters of clear rose-pink flowers in May. 
Rhododendron Catawbiense. Is very prolific in 
blooming and the flowers, borne in large round 
trusses, are seen in various shades of delicate pink the 
early part of June. 
K(XSTKK’S BLUE SPKUCE 
