EVERGREEN TREES 
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Evergreen Trees 
Evergreens are architectural in effect; their use in the landscape is 
dictated by their forms. Hence the proper selection of varieties depends 
upon the choice of the right forms. The simple silhouettes, which delineate 
the shapes of the various evergreens, in the margins of the following pages, 
together with their brief accompanying word descriptions, will help visual¬ 
ization and aid selection of the most suitable varieties for any landscape 
effect. 
To help select the best plant for a given place, we indicate its usual 
ultimate height and annual rate of growth thus: — 40 feet at 8 inches. The 
rate of growth is more important than the ultimate height, since it indicates 
whether a plant will too soon outgrow its contemplated location, or on the 
other hand, whether it will grow fast enough for the purpose in mind. The 
figures given are about average for each species. The rates of growth can be 
accelerated or retarded by supplying or withholding nitrogenous fertilizers. 
As usual. Evergreens are dug Balled and Burlapped (B&B) at the 
prices quoted, unless otherwise specified. 5 to 24 plants of one kind and 
size are priced at the 10 rate; 25 or more at the 100 rate. 
Large symmetrical cones; medium coarse texture; branches usually 
ascending. Foliage needle type, soft, flat, blunt, usually with pungent fra¬ 
grance. Prefer moist soils; tolerate fairly dry. Flourish in full sun or 
partial shade. Rapid growing, firs should not be planted next to buildings. 
Best use — specimen groups, large screens, hedges, windbreaks. 
Each Per 10 Per 100 
ABIES arizonica — Arizona Blue Fir 
Grows 50 ft. tall at 10 inches per year. Bark pale gray. 
Needles % inch, soft, positive blue. New, good; the best blue 
evergreen. 
12 to 15 in. $1.65 $14.00 $130.00 
15 to 18 in. 2.00 18.00 165.00 
18 to 24 in. 2.50 22.50 
2 to 3 ft. 3.25 
3 to 4 ft..-. 4.00 
