Coniferous Evergreens, Continued 
winter and summer. Perfectly hardy in practi¬ 
cally all locations, and may be kept pruned. 
JUNIPER, PROSTRATE (Juniperus communis 
depressa)—Low, spreading habit; desirable for 
planting at base of other plants or where low 
grower is required. Foliage light green with 
purplish tints. 
JUNIPER, PYRAMIDAL CHINESE (Juniperus 
chinensis mascula)—Dark, blue-green foliage 
and slender, horizontal branches. A pyramidal, 
quick-growing, rather dense Juniper of medium 
size. 
JUNIPER, SAVIN (Juniperus sabina) — Of 
spreading, procumbent growth. Foliage pure 
dark green. Well suited to base or low massed 
plantings. 
JUNIPER, SPINY GREEK (Juniperus excelsa 
stricta)—A medium, dense, narrow type with 
bluish-green metallic, spiny foliage. Makes a 
very compact, conical plant which is very 
attractive. 
JUNIPER SWEDISH (Juniperus communis sueci- 
ca)—A rather dwarf pyramidal grower with 
spiny, gray-green foliage with tints of blue. 
Excellent for foundation and group plantings. 
JUNIPER, SYLVESTER (Juniperus japonica 
sylvestris)—Of upright habit, broad base, pyra¬ 
midal form. Foliage soft, fresh grayish-green, 
with silvery shadings. A vigorous and healthy 
grower. 
JUNIPER, VON EIIRON (Juniperus sabina von 
ehron)—A variety which resembles Pfitzer 
Juniper. A low grower, with upright, spread¬ 
ing branches, somewhat irregular in growth. 
Foliage deep green all year round. 
JUNIPER, WAUKEGAN (Juniperus horizontalis 
douglassi)—Low, compact, trailing plant with 
steel-blue foliage. One of its outstanding 
characteristics is the purplish color the foliage 
assumes in fall and winter. The plant grows 
close to the ground but is wide spreading. 
JUNIPER, WHITELEAF (Juniperus chinensis 
albovariegata)—Foliage bright, silvery green, 
with yellowish white branches interspersed, 
giving it an unusual appearance. A pyramidal 
type, but rarely attaining height of more than 
eight to ten feet. 
PINE, AUSTRIAN (Pinus nigra)—A compact, 
symmetrical, sturdy tree attaining great height. 
Foliage needle-like, three or four inches long, 
of rich glossy green. Because of its long tap 
root and lack of fibrous roots, it is rather diffi¬ 
cult to transplant. 
PINE, JAPANESE BLACK (Pinus thunbergi)— 
A Japanese variety attaining great height, with 
spreading and somewhat drooping branches, 
forming a broad, pyramidal head. The needles 
are stiff, sharp, and bright green. 
Field of Pfitzer Juniper 
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