
Meyer Juniper 
VERGREENS serve many uses in beauti- 
fying home grounds. Where it is desirable 
to have a screen or bank of foliage to in- 
sure privacy or for other reasons, Evergreens 
serve the purpose at all seasons. A group such as 
the one pictured on the right is too closely planted 
for satisfactory results over a long period. How- 
ever, it goes to show the interesting variation of 
foliage and color which can be used in making up 
such a planting. 
The low border at right hand side of picture is 
Pachysandra or Japanese Spurge. An interesting 
ground cover plant described on page 5 of this 
catalog. 
In making borders or screens it is usually more 
satisfactory to make the main planting with tall 
growing Spruces, Pines, or Firs and base this 
with low growing Junipers and other varieties 
which will insure a screen close to the ground. 
An interesting characteristic of the 
Meyer Juniper is the various forms 
which it takes. While normally 
irregular in habit, specimens may 
be grown in pyramidal, pointed 
form, trimmed into low spreading 
bush form, or into ball shaped 
specimens. It is a tree which thrives 
in loose soil, preferably in a very 
well drained location in full sun 
with plenty of circulation of air. 
It does not like heavy soil or 
crowded conditions. 




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Entrance planting at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. 
A. H. Hill, Dundee, Illinois 
Meyer Juniper 
(Juniperus squamata meyeri) 
T HAS a most unusual color and habit. The leaves 
are plump, pointed and prickly, and of bright, shining 
blue color. The foliage appears of different colors 
when viewed from various angles. There are distinct tones 
of green, white and pinkish-red, making it the most strik- 
ing in color of any Evergreens. It grows in an irregular 
form, as shown in the picture. 
The late Frank N. Meyer, plant explorer for the U. 8. 
Department of Agriculture, found this tree in China. The 
original trees were distributed by the United States 
Government. It has also been called ‘‘ Fish-back Juniper.”’ 
It makes an ideal planting for the rockery or around a 
pool. It never fails to attract attention and will prove a 
source of great interest in your Evergreen plantings. 
For rockeries, around pools, or in groups with other 
trees it is always conspicuous because of its unusual color 
and shape. 
