EVERGREENS 
Evergreens are one of the most useful classes of plants because 
of their year-round attractiveness and changing beauty. They 
are immediately ornamental after planting. In summer, Ever¬ 
greens give a refreshing coolness to the scene and in winter their 
cheerful colors break the otherwise dull winter landscape. 
They may be divided into two general classes : Those of a 
truly dwarf habit of growth, which makes them desirable for 
foundation plantings, and those that attain considerable size and 
height, which makes them suitable for backgrounds, windbreaks, 
and specimens. With the exception of Pines, Firs, and Spruce, 
Evergreens are greatly benefited by an annual shearing during 
June. 
A good selection of Evergreens is a permanent investment, 
increasing in value yearly. To those who are unfamiliar with 
their characteristics we suggest that you permit us to help you 
select the right plant for its proper place. 
Abies concolor. White Fir 
ABIES • Fir 
Tall, pyramidal trees, native of the 
colder climates, that are planted for orna¬ 
ment, for shelter, and for timber. They 
prefer a moist, well-drained soil. 
Abies concolor. White Fir 
A native tree of Colorado which was 
brought east in 1872. Very hardy, with¬ 
stands heat and drought, and grows 
rapidly to a tall tree. Foliage varies from 
a light green to almost blue. One of the 
finest specimen lawn trees we have. 
A. Fraseri. Fraser Fir 
A tall, compact, pyramidal grower, 
native of the North Carolina mountains. 
The foliage is lustrous dark green and 
bluish white beneath. Fragrant and 
closely resembles the Balsam Fir. 
A. homolepis (brachyphylla). Nikko Fir 
This is a tall-growing tree from the 
mountains of Japan. Dark green foliage 
above, with a silvery white undertone 
beneath. A very desirable lawn tree. 
A. Veitchi. Veitch Fir 
Introduced to this country from Japan 
about 1850. Very hardy in the northern 
states and makes a handsome tall dark 
green tree of rapid growth. 
CHAMAECYPARIS 
Japanese Cypress 
Sometimes incorrectly referred to as 
Retinospora. A family of highly orna¬ 
mental garden forms with a generous va¬ 
riety of texture, color of foliage, and differ¬ 
ence in shape. They are greatly benefited 
by shearing in early June to encourage 
dense, compact foliage, and to keep them 
within proper shape and stature. They 
grow best in moist but well-drained soil, 
and should be protected from cold and 
drying winds. 
Chamaecyparis pisifera. Sawara Cypress 
This variety abounds in the forest and 
temple grounds of Japan. Introduced to 
America in 1861 and is hardy as far 
north as Ontario. A rapid-growing, 
highly ornamental tree attaining a 
height of 25 feet. 
C. pisifera aurea. Golden Sawara Cypress 
Characteristically the same as the 
above, differing in the bright yellow color 
of its spring foliage. A very ornamental 
tree to intersperse with green and bluish 
evergreens of other types. Should be 
systematically sheared if used in founda¬ 
tion plantings. 
C. pisifera filifera. Thread Cypress 
An exceedingly graceful form of the 
Sawara Cypress with long, drooping 
branches of bright green. A refined, 
rapid-growing variety attaining a height 
of 15 or 20 feet. 
C. pisifera plumosa. Plumed Cypress 
A conical-shaped variety forming a 
dense compact plant with feathery 
bright green foliage. Maximum height, 
25 feet. 
C. pisifera plumosa aurea. 
Golden Plumed Cypress 
Similar to the above variety, except 
its feathery foliage is of a warm yellow 
color. Both should be periodically 
sheared, preferably in early June, when 
used in foundation plantings. 
Tulin Tim» We want you to come and enjoy 
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Chamaecyparis pisifera 
Juniperus Sabina 
JUNIPERUS • Juniper 
The Junipers vary greatly in habit from 
tall, pyramidal trees to low, prostrate or 
trailing shrubs. They are resistant to cold 
and drought and thrive best in a sandy 
loam, moderately moist, but grow well in 
rather dry, rocky and gravelly ground. 
They prefer sunny, open situations. Some 
of the dwarf varieties are excellent for 
foundation plantings. 
Juniperus chinensis. Chinese Juniper 
This is a rapid-growing family of 
Junipers, native to China and Japan. 
It thrives in hot, dry locations and en¬ 
dures the bitter cold. Here we can count 
on the Chinese Juniper making a fine 
grayish green column 15 to 20 feet tall. 
J. chinensis albo-variegata. 
Variegated Juniper 
It naturally grows into a formal pyra¬ 
mid 6 to 7 feet high, with creamy white 
branchlets interspersed among the gray- 
green foliage. Useful in low foundation 
plantings for its variety of color. 
J. chinensis columnaris. Columnar Juniper 
A slender, tapering spire, 15 to 20 feet 
high, with gray-green foliage. Rapid¬ 
growing, and undoubtedly the best sub¬ 
stitute for our native cedar. Shear 
yearly to induce dense, compact foliage. 
J. chinensis Pfitzeriana. Pfitzer’s Juniper 
A remarkable plant that deserves its 
popularity. Assumes a spreading form 
with horizontal branches covered with 
dense, feathery, gray-green foliage. It 
will thrive under very unfavorable con¬ 
ditions, resisting drought, gas, and 
smoke. Grows well in full sun as well as 
shade. Its informal habit blends well 
with the pyramidal evergreens, and is a 
valuable foundation variety. 
A Price-List is published as a supple¬ 
ment to this catalogue of Better Plants 
for New England. Send for a copy if 
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