4 EVERGREENS 
ADAMS NURSERY, Inc., SPRINGFIELD, MASS 
Pyramidal Arborvitae 
Taxus cuspidata intermedia coiumnaris. 
Columnar Yew 
Extremely narrow and upright. Makes 
a fine hedge, especially where space is 
limited. A fine variety for creating 
formal effects. Comparatively new va¬ 
riety which has been thoroughly tested 
the last few winters for its hardiness. 
T. cuspidata nana. Dwarf Japanese Yew 
Slow-growing, of spreading, irregular 
shape. Most desirable dwarf evergreen 
for foundation groupings, whether 
planted in sun or shade. It grows 2 to 
3 feet high with very dark green foliage 
which holds its color through the entire 
year. 
T. media Hatfieldi. Hatfield's Yew 
A compact, conical plant of pyramidal 
form. Absolutely hardy. Dark green 
foliage. The Arnold Arboretum con¬ 
siders this the best of the Taxus hybrids. 
T. media Hicksi. Hick’s Yew 
A narrow, upright Taxus with vertical 
branches covered with deep, rich green 
foliage. Grows 6 to 8 feet tall. 
THUJA 
Arborvitae (Tree of Life) 
The Thujas are usually trees of narrow 
pyramidal habit; however, some garden 
forms are low, bushy, and globular. They 
are very valuable for the evergreen border 
or foundation planting. Thujas are well 
adapted for hedges and windbreaks. They 
bear pruning well, and soon form a dense 
hedge. They thrive best in a somewhat 
moist, loamy soil and are easily trans¬ 
planted. 
Thuja occidentalis. American Arborvitae 
Typically American and native to 
New England. Conical shape with a 
broad base and ordinarily does not ex¬ 
ceed 30 feet. Widely used for hedge 
and screen purposes. 
T. occidentalis elegantissima. 
Golden-tipped Arborvitae 
Pyramidal-shaped tree with broad 
base, growing to about 15 feet. The tips 
of new growth are golden yellow, later 
on changing to a light green. 
T. occidentalis globosa. Globe Arborvitae 
A compact, globe-shaped, dwarf form 
that seldom grows over 3 feet. A fine 
variety for foundation planting. Planted 
in tubs they make good formal effects. 
T. occidentalis lutea. 
George Peabody Arborvitae 
Similar to the American Arborvitae 
but with clear, lasting golden yellow 
foliage. Useful in the screen planting for 
color contrast. 
T. occidentalis, Little Gem. 
Little Gem Arborvitae 
The pigmy of evergreens. A cute little 
tuffet with dark green foliage. Globe- 
shaped, not growing over 2 feet. Fine 
for the rock-garden, foundation plant¬ 
ing, or low informal hedge. 
T. occidentalis nigra. 
Dark American Arborvitae 
A superior type of native Arborvitae, 
introduced by us into New England 
several years ago. Very hardy and of a 
deeper green color which it holds during 
the winter months. More compact than 
its parent and seldom produces more 
than a single leader. V\ ill no doubt 
largely displace the common American 
variety as it becomes better known. 
T. occidentalis pyramidalis. 
Pyramidal Arborvitae 
This is one of the best. Very densely 
branched, of a distinct columnar growth 
and maintains its rich dark green color 
throughout the winter. 
Thuja occidentalis Rosenthali. 
Rosenthal Arborvitae 
Makes a compact, broad, symmetrical 
pyramid with lustrous dark green foliage 
which retains its color the entire winter. 
T. occidentalis umbraculifera. 
Conical Arborvitae 
A low mushroom-shaped, slow-grow¬ 
ing variety, desirable for bedding and 
foundation planting. 
T. occidentalis Vervaeneana. 
Vervaene Arborvitae 
Very hardy, broad, bushy pyramid. 
Foliage varies from a light gray-green 
to a yellow-green. Grows 8 to 12 feet tall. 
TSUGA • Hemlock 
Tsuga canadensis. Canadian Hemlock 
This magnificent evergreen is consid¬ 
ered by many the most graceful of all. 
From its broad base it tapers to a 
slender, graceful terminal of deep rich 
green. Not particular as to soil but pre¬ 
fers a certain amount of moisture. 
Plants may be kept small for years by 
shearing, which makes it a most desir¬ 
able hedge. One of the few evergreens 
that will grow satisfactorily in shade. 
Thuja occidentalis nigra 
Dark American Arborvitae 
EVERGREENS FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES 
Evergreens Suitable for House Foundations 
Botanical Name 
Juniperus chinensis. . . 
J. chinensis albo-variegata 
J. chinensis Pfitzeriana . 
J. communis depressa 
J. excelsa stricta .... 
J. japonica. 
J. Sabina. 
J. Sabina tamariscifolia . 
J. squamata Meyeri . . 
J. virginiana Cannarti . . 
J. virginiana glauca . . . 
J. virginiana Schotti . . 
Picea excelsa pygmaea 
P. glauca conica .... 
Pinus mughus. 
Common Name 
Chinese Juniper 
Variegated Juniper 
Pfitzer’s Juniper 
Vase-shaped Juniper 
Spiny Greek Juniper 
Japanese Juniper 
Savin Juniper 
Tamarix Juniper 
Meyer’s Juniper 
Cannart Juniper 
Silver Juniper 
Schott’s Juniper 
Pygmy Spruce 
Dwarf Alberta Spruce 
Dwarf Mountain Pine 
Botanical Name Common Name 
Taxus (all varieties) .Yew 
Thuja occidentalis nigra .Dark American Arborvit® 
T. occidentalis globosa .Globe Arborvit® 
T. occidentalis, Little Gem .Little Gem Arborvit® 
T. occidentalis pyramidalis .Pyramidal Arborvit® 
T. occidentalis umbraculifera .Conical Arborvit® 
T. occidentalis Reidi .Reid’s Arborvit® 
T. occidentalis Wareana .Siberian Arborvit® 
Evergreens Adapted to Partial Shade 
Juniperus virginiana .Red Cedar 
J. chinensis Pfitzeriana .Pfitzer’s Juniper 
Pinus strobus .White Pine 
Pseudotsuga Douglasi .Douglas Fir 
Taxus (all varieties) .Yew 
Tsuga canadensis .Hemlock 
