CASTANEA—CLADASTRIS 
LIST OF EVERGREENS, TREES AND SHRUBS 
CASTANEA (Chestnut) 
Dentatum (American Chestnut) 
(Almost extinct. Quoted on request.) 
Mollissima (Chinese Chestnut) 
55 ft. Zone V. Bushy tree, practically 
immune to blight. Good nuts. See also 
Photo 42. No majestic giant like 
Pape our vanished native, but sweet 
nuts, not very different. 
(Each) (10) (100) 
*12 to 15 in. X.$ 4.25 $ 36.00 
*18 to 24 in. X ...$ .70 5.00 45.00 
CATALPA (Catalpa) 
Speciosa (Western Catalpa) 
80 ft. Zone IV. Handsome pyramid. 
Spotted white in June. Showy. Timber 
durable in water. 
*18 to 24 in.$ 3.00 
* 3 to 4 ft.$ 2.00 11.00 
Bignonioides (Common Catalpa) 
50 ft. Zone V. Handsome tree. Showy 
white spotted flowers July. Vigorous. 
*18 to 24 in.$ 3.50 
—nana (Bungeii) — Garden form like 
umbrella. Quoted on request. 
CE ANDTHUS (Ceanothus) 
Americana (New Jersey Tea) 
3 ft. Zone III. Dry, humus, sun. 
White panicles, July to Oct. 
*12 to 18 in.$ 7.00 
18 to 24 in.$ .50 $ 4.50 35.00 
CEDAR—See Cedrus; Thuja; Juniperus. 
CEDRUS (True Cedar) 
Evergreen trees of majestic appear- 
Photo ance, famed in classic literature. 
Page All require good drainage and 
25 prefer good rich soil. 
Atlantica (Atlas Cedar) 
60 ft. Zone VI. Long, open branches in 
a pyramid. Light green needles. Prices 
on request. 
—glauca (Silver Atlas)—A gorgeous 
form with silver foliage. 
*12 to 15 in. B&B $1.25 $11.00 . 
Deodara (Deodar of India) 
120 ft. Zone (VI). Dark blue-green 
drooping pyramid. 
* 3 to 4 in. S .$ 2.00 $ 8.00 
Other sizes on request. 
Libani (Cedar of Lebanon) 
80 ft. Zone (V). A light green pyra¬ 
mid when young. Age brings majesty 
and dignity. Drain. 
Prices on request. 
CELASTRUS (Bittersweet Vine) 
Orbiculatus (Oriental Bittersweet) 
30 ft. Vine. Zone V. Brilliant red and 
yellow fruit in autumn. Vigorous. 
*12 to 18 in.$ 1.50 $ 6.00 
4-yr. No. 1 .$ .80 7.00 65.00 
Scandens (American Bittersweet) 
20 ft. Zone IV. Similar, but more 
dwarf. Easily grown. Note:—only fe¬ 
males bear berries. Plant several to¬ 
gether to be sure. It is not possible to 
buy any but mixed sexes, as a rule. 
*12 to 18 in. 6.00 
2-yr.$ .80 4.00 30.00 
CELTIS (Hackberry) 
Occidentalis (Northern Hackberry) 
100 ft. Zone H. Good straight timber, 
handsome shade. Moist. Stands city. 
*12 to 18 in.•. $ 5.00 
5 to 6 ft.$2.25 $20.00 150.00 
CEPHALANTHUS 
Occidentals (Buttonbush) 
12 ft. Zone IV. Fragrant white buttons 
in July and August. Moist. 
(Each) (10) (100) 
*12 to 18 in.$ 5.00 
*18 to 24 in. X.$ 3.50 30.00 
CEPHALOTAXUS (Plum-yew) 
Drupaceae (Japanese Plum-yew) 
Slow, spreading tree to 25 ft. Zone V. 
Usually seen as an irregular shrub. 
Evergreen. Drain, part shade. 
* 4 to 6 in.$ 3.50 $ 25.00 
—fastigiata—Rugged green column, like 
Irish Yew. Zone VI. 
* 4 to 6 in.$ 3.00 $ 21.00 
12 to 15 in. B&B $2.25 16.00 . 
CERCIDIPHYLLUM 
Japonicum (Katsura Tree)—Tree to 80 
ft. Zone IV. Dense pyramid. Hand¬ 
some leaves. Damp, humus. 
3 to 4 ft.$2.00 $16.00 . 
4 to 6 ft. 2.25 20.00 $160.00 
CERCIS (Judas-tree) 
Canadensis (Red Bud) 
20 ft. Zone V. Rosy pink buds cover 
bare branches in April. Humus. Beau- 
Photo tiful. A true companion for Na- 
Page tive Dogwood. Good in woods or 
55 the shrubbery border. Sensa¬ 
tional. 
*12 to 18 in.$ 4.00 
18 to 24 in.$ 2.50 6.00 
3 to 4 ft. 6.00 45.00 
4 to 5 ft.$1.25 9.00 75.00 
CHAENOMELES—See Cydonia 
CHAMAECYPARIS 
(Japan Cypress) 
Lawsoniana (Lawson’s Cypress) 
120 ft. Zone (V). Huge, tall tapered 
column of green. Moist climate. 
Prices on request. 
—Allumii—Dwarfer with steel-blue foli¬ 
age. Columnar. 
* 4 to 6 in. X.$ 2.25 $ 16.00 
2 to 3 ft. B&B $1.50 11.00 . 
Obtusa (Hinoki Cypress) 
35 ft. Zone HI. Acid, humus, moist. 
Ornamental, slow. Dark green column. 
* 5 to 10 in. X.$ 9.00 
18 to 24 in. B&B _$15.00 90.00 
—gracilis (Slender Hinoki) — 15 ft. 
Photo Almost black, slow, rugged. 
Page dense. Makes a fine pyramidal 
25 specimen—also a superb, slow- 
growing hedge. 
18 to 24 in. B&B $2.25 $18.00 $150.00 
—nana (Dwarf Hinoki)— A. small dwarf 
Photo looks ancient when it is 
Page bom. Dwarfest of all cypress. 
25 Dark green. Excellent in rock- 
gardens. 
* 4 to 6 in. X.$ 3.50 $ 30.00 
8 to 10 in. B&B $1.10 10.00 90.00 
12 in. B&B. 1.50 14.00 130.00 
Pisifera (Sawara Cypress) 
35 ft. Zone III. Any good soil. Loose 
Photo gi'owth. Makes a quick pyra- 
Page midal tree and stands harsh 
25 exposures. 
*10 to 16 in. X.$ 17.00 
18 to 24 in. B&B $1.30 $12.00 90.00 
2 to 3 ft. B&B 1.75 15.00 100.00 
3 to 4 ft. B&B . 190.00 
CHAMAECYPARIS (Continued) 
Pisifera aurea (Golden)—Shining yel¬ 
low. (Each) (10) (100) 
* 4 to 6 in. X.$ 2.25 $ 16.00 
* 8 to 10 in. X. 3.25 21.00 
2 to 3 ft. B&B _ 15.00 120.00 
—filifera (Thread Cypress) — 20 ft. 
Photo Stringy leaves. Compact broad 
Page pyramid. Semi-dwarf and useful 
25 almost anywhere. Unusual ap¬ 
pearance and character. 
* 6 to 8 in. X.$ 15.00 
* 8 to 10 in. X. 17.00 
18 to 24 in. B&B $1.75 $13.50 120.00 
3 to 4 ft. B&B 2.50 22.00 . 
—filifera aurea (Gold-Thread) — Only 
12 ft. Yellow. A good dwarf. 
* 8 to 10 in. X.$ 3.00 $ 25.00 
18 to 24 in. B&B $3.50 30.00 . 
—plumosa (Plumed Cypress) — 35 ft. 
Photo Feathery pyramid. Good hedge 
Page plant. A good accent tree. Often 
25 used in foundation plantings, 
but not suitable really. 
* 4 to 6 in. X.$ 2.25 $ 16.00 
*10 to 12 in. X. 3.50 31.00 
18 to 24 in. B&B $1.00 8.00 70.00 
3 to 4 ft. B&B 2.50 20.00 175.00 
5 to 6 ft. B&B . 360.00 
—plumosa aurea (Gold-Plume)—25 ft. 
Photo Good yellow color at tips. An 
Page interesting small tree. The color 
52 is balanced by green. A striking 
hedge. A good specimen. 
* 4 to 6 in. X.$ 16.00 
* 6 to 8 in. X.$ 2.50 20.00 
* 8 to 10 in. X. 3.25 25.00 
18 to 24 in. B&B $1.00 8.00 70.00 
4 to 5 ft. B&B 2.50 22.00 200.00 
—plumosa lutescens (Dwarf Yellow 
Plume)—4 ft. Low, broad bush, tips 
yellow. 
* 4 to 6 in. X.$ 2.00 $ 15.00 
15 to 18 in. B&B $1.25 8.50 70.00 
—plumosa squarrosa Veitchii (Veitch 
Moss)—Unusual. 25 ft. Dense, woolly 
Photo silver foliage unlike any other 
Page evergreen. Apt to winter dam- 
25 age beyond Zone VI. 
* 4 to 6 in. X.$ 2.25 $ 16.00 
*10 to 15 in. XX. 36.00 
18 to 24 in. B&B $1.00 8.00 70.00 
3 to 4 ft. B&B 2.00 20.00 175.00 
—plumosa squarrosa nana (Dwarf Moss) 
—3 ft. bush, soft silvery. 
*12 to 15 in. X ...$ .75 $ 4.50 $ 37.50 
CHERRIES—See Prunus (p. 15) Fruits 
(p. 21) 
CHESTNUT—(See Castanea) 
CHIONANTHUS 
Virginica (White Fringe) 
25 ft. Zone V. Fragrant white tassels 
Photo May. Damp, loose soil. A slow 
Page tree, but worth waiting for. 
55 Watch drainage—must be good. 
*12 to 16 in.$ 16.00 
3 to 4 ft.$1.26 $ 8.00 70.00 
4 to 5 ft. 1.50 10.00 90.00 
CHOKEBERRY—(See Aronia) 
CHRISTMAS TREES—(See page 6) 
CLADASTRIS 
Lutea (Yellow-wood) 
50 ft. Zone IV. Fragrant, white in 
June. Stands drought. Deep roots. 
*12 to 18 in.$ 6.00 
6 to 8 ft.$2.00 $18.00 . 
*=small size for lining-out; X—transplanted; B&B=earth ball. 
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