FRANKLIN FORESTRY NURSERY—SHELBURNE FALLS, MASSACHUSETTS 
Evergreen Trees 
E VERGREEN trees are those which hold their 
foliage throughout the winter, and are there¬ 
fore effective the entire year. When with a 
blanket of snow they are especially attractive. 
For foundation planting, such as in front of piazza 
or near the building, the ones of dwarf habit, or 
those that will stand clipping, are desirable, rather 
than the faster growing, more open varieties. If 
they are kept mulched either by keeping the ground 
cultivated, or with peat moss, they are more healthy 
and give a better appearance to the grounds. 
A number of the pines, spruces, arborvitaes, and 
hemlock are suitable for a hedge, by being able to 
stand continual pruning. As tsll screens or high 
backgrounds the more rapid growing pines and 
spruces may be used, while the arborvitaes, firs, and 
hemlock makes an effective border to the driveway 
on large grounds. 
The yews, mugho pine, and dwarf arborvitaes 
make good corner planting stock for the approach 
from the street. 
ABIES 
balsame;» Fir Balsam 
A dark glossy green foliage of symmetrical 
shape. Will stand shearing. Can be grown on 
moist soils. One of the chief trees used at 
Christmas time. The young tips are used in 
balsam pillows, being fragrant for a long time 
when dry. Can be used with other evergreens 
as screen or background planting. It can be 
clipped and grown for a low yew-like tree in 
the foreground of other planting. 
12 
to 18 
in. 
Each 
size. . $ .50 
5 
to 
6 
ft. 
Each 
size. .$3.00 
18 
to 24 
in. 
size. . .75 
6 
to 
7 
ft. 
size. . 4.00 
2 
to 3 
ft. 
size. . 1.00 
7 
to 
8 
ft. 
size. . 5.00 
3 
to 4 
ft. 
size. . 1.50 
8 
to 
9 
ft. 
size. . 6.00 
4 to 5 
concolor 
ft. 
size. . 2.00 
Silver Fir 
A native evergreen with silvery or bluish fo¬ 
liage of conical shape. Trees vary from a shiny 
green to a bluish shade. The needles are larger 
and broader than the Douglas or Balsam and 
have a somewhat waxy smoothness. A rapid 
grower, and will stand some pruning. Suitable 
for specimen or group planting where it can 
grow to some height and will spread out and 
make a very symmetrical tree, given light and 
room. 
Each Each 
12 to 18 in. size..$> .50 
18 to 24 in. size. . .75 
2 to 3 ft. size. . 1.00 
3 to 4 ft. size..$1.50 
4 to 5 ft. size.. 2.00 
5 to 6 ft. size. . 3.00 
pseudotsuga douglnsi Douglas Fir 
A native of the west, of conical shape with 
green foliage. Hardy and will make a thick, 
compact tree by pruning. A rapid grower. Suit¬ 
able for group planting where it has space 
and can grow to some height. Makes a good 
timber tree. Lumber used largely for water 
tanks and flooring. 
12 
to 
18 
in. 
size. 
Each 
.$ .50 
4 
to 
5 
ft. 
size. 
Each 
. $2.00 
18 
to 
24 
in. 
size. 
• • 4 •> 
5 
to 
6 
ft. 
size. 
. 3.00 
2 
to 
3 
ft. 
size. 
. . 1.00 
6 
to 
7 
ft. 
size. 
. 4.00 
3 
to 
4 
ft. 
size. 
. 1.50 
7 
to 
8 
ft. 
size. 
. 5.00 
Fir 
CHAMAECY PARIS 
pisifera Sawara Retinospora 
A graceful evergreen with arborvitae-like 
foliage. Should be pruned to keep it in good 
form. Suitable for group planting. 
2 to 3 ft. Each..$2.00 3 to 4 ft. Each..$3.00 
4 to 5 ft. Each..$4.00 
lilifera Thread Cypress 
A dark green thread-like foliage of somewhat 
spreading habit. Can be used in foreground of 
group planting and for foundation planting. 
Will stand pruning for shape and height effect. 
Of semi-dwarf habit. 
18 to 24 in. Each. .$1.00 2 to 3 ft. Each. .$2.00 
3 to 4 ft. Each..$3.00 
plumosa Plumed Cypress 
Thick, close growing, feather-like foliage, 
dark green in color. Can be trimmed to any 
desired shape. Suitable for foundation planting 
if kept well pruned. Should be protected from 
strong winds to prevent burning in the winter. 
Can be used in tubs or urns for round, ball¬ 
shaped trees. Of semi-dwarf habit. 
18 to 24 in. Each. .$1.00 2 to 3 ft. Ehch. .$2.00 
3 to 4 ft. Each $3.00 
plumosa aurea Golden Plumed Cypress 
Similar to plumed cypress with same foliage, 
but of an attractive yellow cast. Can be used 
for same kind of plantings. 
Each Each 
12 to 18 in. size..$ .50 2 to 3 ft. size..$2.00 
18 to 24 in. size.. 1.00 3 to 4 ft. size.. 3.00 
J UMPERUS 
ehinensis pfltzerianu Plitzer Juniper 
One of the most popular spreading evergreens 
for foundation planting. Is very hardy and 
needs very little pruning. Should be used in 
foreground or where a low spreading tree is 
desired.* 
18 to 24 in. Each. .$1.50 2 to 3 ft. Each. $2.50 
3 to 4 ft. Each. . $3.00 
communis Ground Juniper 
A native low growing juniper of spreading 
habit, with grayish green foliage. Has a flatish 
top and berries that are quite persistent. Suit¬ 
able for foundation planting, or low open border. 
Needs very little pruning to keep its regular 
flat top shape. Will grow on rocky or poor soil, 
on banks where it makes a good cover. 
18 to 24 in. Each. .$1.00 2 to 3 ft. Each. $1.50 
Juniper 
