EVERGREENS 
The term “Evergreen” is given to that group of trees, shrubs and 
plants retaining their leaves throughout the year. They range in size 
from the massive White Pines, Spruces and Hemlocks which grow to a 
height of 75 to 100 feet and taller, down to the lowest growing peren¬ 
nials, some of which are not more than 1 inch high when fully grown. 
In making an Evergreen planting it is very necessary that suitable 
varieties be used if the proper effect is to be had. For instance tail grow¬ 
ing Pines and Spruces should never be used as a foundation planting as 
they will soon become too large and have to be removed. And some of 
the very dwarf perennial Evergreens are best suited in a rock garden, or 
under large trees in dense shade. 
To help those who are not familiar with the various types of Ever¬ 
greens, we have divided them into three groups. The first is that of tall 
growing trees, suitable for specimen planting on lawns, as windbreaks and 
screens, reforestation, and grouping for landscape effect where space 
permits. The second is made up of the best varieties for use as founda¬ 
tion planting around homes, for grouping in corners of the lawn or In any 
space where a spot of green Is wanted throughout the year and the space 
is limited. The third is mostly the broadleaved plants such as Rhododen¬ 
drons, Mt. Laurel, etc., the Heathers and Evergreen Euonymus. Many 
of these may be included in plantings of the preceding group, and in addi¬ 
tion to being Evergreens, some bear beautiful flowers. Most of this 
group like a shady situation, and some of them require it to be at their 
best. 
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Fir (Abies). Good for lawn specimens, etc. 
Concolor. Blue fir. 1 8 to 24 in. 
2 to 3 ft. . 
Fraseri. Silvery balsam fir. 2 to 3 ft, . 
3 to 4 ft. . 
5 to 6 ft. 
Douglas (Pseudotsuga). Western fir. 
Soft foliage. 3 ft. 
4 to 6 ft.. 
Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis). Native hemlock 
3 to 4 ft. . 
4 to 5 ft. 
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