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EVERGREEN 
N O family of Evergreens has 
gained such popularity in 
recent years as the Yew. 
Their dark rich color, hardiness, 
variety of form, ease to trans¬ 
plant, adaptability, freedom 
from disease or insects has mer¬ 
ited this position. They all do 
well in the shade. We have one 
of the largest stocks in the 
South, and are using it in quan¬ 
tities for foundation planting 
and to replace boxwood, which 
freezes so often. 
Taxus canadensis. Canada Yew. A spreading 
form from Canada which will burn unless 
planted in the shade. Hardy and has bright 
red fruit. Likes moist soil. Each 
18 to 24 in.$3.00 
2 to 21.2 ft. 4.00 
T. cuspidata. Spreading Japanese Yew. Low, 
rather spreading type which is usually broad¬ 
er than high. Can be pruned into com¬ 
pact form to look like boxwood or made 
into a hedge if desired. Withstands heat 
and cold and perfectly hardy in our climate. 
Can be grown in sun or shade. One of the 
finest spreading Evergreens. Each 
11/ 2 to 2 ft.$ 3.00 
2 to 2l/ 2 ft. 4.00 
2>/2 to 3 ft. 5.00 
3 to 31/2 ft. 7.50 
3V> to 4 ft. 10.00 
Taxus Cuspidata 
Taxus Cuspidata Capitata 
cuspidata nana. Dwarf Japanese Yew. A 
low picturesque form of much merit. Can 
be used as a specimen or hedge when you 
want a quality plant. Each 
12 to 15 in.$3.00 
1 8 to 24 in. 4.00 
T. cuspidata capitata. Upright Japanese Yew. 
An upright cone-shaped form of medium 
growth. Desirable for foundation planting or 
hedge. The most desirable variety of this 
type. 
T. media hicksi. Hicks' Yew. Decidedly up¬ 
right, forming a column of deepest green 
foliage. Slow-growing and never spreading 
more than one-fourth of its height. Very 
compact. 
Prices of the above 2 Taxus: Each 
2i/ 2 to 3 ft.$4.00 
3 to 31/2 ft. 5.00 
3'/ 2 to 4 ft.6.00 
4 to 41/2 ft.7.50 
T. repandens. Spreading English Yew. A low, 
spreading form from England which prefers 
a northern or eastern exposure. Dark, rich 
green. Each 
18 to 24 in.$4.00 
2 to 2 1/2 ft. 5.00 
Picea P. Kosteriana 
Pinus Sylvestris 
Pinus Mughus 
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