
Popular Hardy Decorative Evergreens 


Evergreens plc- 
tured as “Tall’’ 
are of the type of 
growth as shown 
In our illustra- 
tion in numbers 
1,2, 6,11; those 
pietured as 
“Bush” are of 
the type of 
growth of il- 
lustration num- 
bers, 7, 10, and 
12; those pic- 
tured as “‘Spread- 
ing” are of the 
type of growth of 
number 8 as Iil- 
lustrated. 
When we speak of Evergreens in general, including the cone bearing family, 
we must decide that they are the most important trees in the economy of 
civilized man. They have furnished the bulk of the material of which our 
civilization was built; from the standpoint of the horticulturist for landscap- 
ing effects, they give us a remarkable combination of effectiveness and 
beauty with their long lasting life, and their yearly increasing value places 
them in the most important position in plant life. To all these graces, they 

The Evergreens below represent the best varieties for home planting. 

No. 1—JUNIPER PYRAMIDALIS (Pyramid Juniper) (type No. 1). Finest of 
the Pyramid family; rich green in color; does not discolor; excellent for all 
kinds of planting; most popular of all; first class. Does best in open sun. 
Strong rooted plants, 3 yr. 54c; 4 yr. 70c; 5 yr. 98c. Prepaid. 
No. 2—IRISH JUNIPER (Juniperus Communis H.) (type of No. 2). One of 
the oldest varieties of Evergreens; widely known and planted; columnar and 
formal in outline. Slightly silver foliage; does equally well in sun or shade. 
Strong rooted plants, 3 yr. 40c; 4 yr. 50c; 5 yr. $1.10. Prepaid. 
No. 3—JUNIPER PFITZERIANA (type of No. 3) (spreader). Well-known and 
hardly needs description; rapid grower; graceful plume~like bluish green 
foliage. Does well anywhere, sun or shade; the most popular variety in every 
locality. Strong rooted plants, 3 yr. 44c; 4 yr. 58c; 5 yr. 95c. Prepaid. 
No. 4&—NORWAY SPRUCE (Picea Excelsa). Popular Christmas-tree, (type 4). 
Hardly needs description. Of rapid growth, with heavy masses of deep green 
foliage. Grows tall; picturesque; hardy, graceful and adapted for every use. 
Strong rooted plants, 3 yr. GOc; 4 yr. 84c; 5 yr. $1.40. Prepaid. 

No. 5—MUGHO PINE (Pinus Mughus) (type 5). A dwarf compact evergreen 
heavily branched close to the base; ball shape in growth; growing as broad 
as it does tall. Thick needles long and stiff. Very hardy; drought resistant. 
Strong rooted plants, 3 yr. 35c; 4 yr. 7Oc; 5 yr. 95c. Prepaid. 
No. 6—HEMLOCK (Tsuga Canadensis) (type 6). Most graceful of all ever- 
greens. Few varieties carry the charms of this tree; long branches that hang 
very gracefully from the ground up. Conical growth wide base; first class. 
Strong rooted plants, 3 yr. 40c; 4 yr. 7Oc; 5 yr. $1.20. Prepaid. 
No. 7—JUNIPER MASCULA (type 13). A grand pyramid shaped evergreen ; 
slightly grayish foliage; dense, plume like, rugged in growth; does well in 
sun or shade. Effective in any planting and belongs to the choice varieties. 
Strong rooted plants, 3 yr. GOc; 4 yr. 90c; 5 yr. $1.20. Prepaid. 
No. 8—SAVIN JUNIPER (Juniper Sabina) type of No. 8). One of the older 
and more familiar forms of Dwarf Junipers; low, bushy, many branches 
growing in a semi-erect manner; deepest rich green foliage. A popular va- 
riety. Strong rooted plants, 3 yr. 42c; 4 yr. 58c; 5 yr. $1.15. Prepaid. 
No. 9—CANNARTI JUNIPER (Cannart Red Cedar) (type No. 13). One of 
the best evergreens grown, next in value, as considered by many, to the Taxus. 
Dense growth rich green, heavily tufted. Bears blue berries in late Autumn. 
Strong rooted plants, 3 yr. 98c; 4 yr. $1.40; 5 yr. $2.15. Prepaid. 
No. 10—BIOTA AUREA NANA (Globe) (type 10). 
evergreen for the foreground of foundation groups. Makes a compact ball. 
Can be sheared as desired; foliage thick and green. Prefers sun. The best 
globe. Strong rooted plants, 3 yr. 50c; 4 yr. 80c; 5 yr. $1.40. Prepaid. 


color, turning reddish green during winter. Especially sentinel like specimens. 
Strong rooted plants, 3 yr. 98c; 4 yr. $1.30; 5 yr. $1.95. Prepaid. 
No. 12—JUNIPER STRICTA (Spiney Greek Juniper) (Bush type 7). A variety 
of very dense growth and rather broad tapering outline with glaucous blue 
foliage; needles sharp prickly type. Midway between tall and spreading. 
Strong rooted plants, 3 yr. 48c; 4 yr. 84c; 5 yr. $1.60. Prepaid. 
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The Most Valuable Plants of Our Time! 
All of the popular varieties for yard and hedge planting as well as for specimens and rock gardens, and in sizes that provide for easy 
planting and successful results. Plant any time during Spring or Fall. All plants are strong and healthy and well rooted. 
The most charming: 
COLLECTION No. 40-B—A grand collection of choice evergreens. Four 
different varieties all named Globosa (globe form); Arbor Vitae (pyramid 
shaped) ; Irish Juniper (upright form); J. Pfitzeriana (low spreading). 
4 THE McGREGOR BROS. CO., Rose, Shrub, Plant, Bulb and Seed Growers, Importers, Merchants, Springfield, Ohio, U. S. A. 
Our illustration — 
represents the 
relative mature — 
character and | 
height of growth 
of the different 
types of Ever. — 
greens, dwarf 
and tall growing. 
These and other 
varieties are 
offered in mail 
order size plants — 
and provides a 
complete collec. — 
tion for beauti- — 
fying your home. 
satisfy that allure for charm and elegance in the home grounds that the finest 
furnishings give to the interior of our homes. Their evergreen habit, striking 
color of foliage, symmetrical verdurous beauty, ruggedness, adaptation to 
many uses; growing anywhere with tolerance for shade, ornamental, service- 
able and picturesque, all to the extent of making them representative of 
greatest plant values. Arbor Vitae Evergreens should be planted in sunny 
places; Junipers, Hemlocks and Pines in open sun or semi-shade. 
No. 13—PINE AUSTRIAN (Pinus Nigra) (type L). No better Pine grown. 
One of the best sellers. Foliage rich green and resistant to all the unfavorable 
conditions that might be found. Grows nearly as broad as it does tall. Strong 
rooted plants, 3 yr. 40c; 4 yr. 60c; 5 yr. $1.00. Prepaid. 
No. 14—JUNIPERUS CHINENSIS (Chinese Juniper). Rapid growing; the 
mother plant of Pfitzer Juniper and some others. The needles, sharp and 
prickly, bright green or slightly bluish; thrives in hot, dry and extremely 
cold locations. Strong rooted plants, 3 yr. 50c; 4 yr. 6G5c; 5 yr. 90c. Prepaid. 
No. A—TAXUS CUSPIDATA (Japanese Yew) (type 1). A distinctive beauty ; 
represents the greatest value. Branches rich, and waxen; the choice for single 
or group plantings. Prefers shade. Red berries at Christmas time. Strong 
rooted plants, 3 yr. 64c; 4 yr. $1.30; 5 yr. $1.90. Prepaid. 
No. B—JUNIPER VIRGINIANA GLAUCA (Silver Red Cedar) (type No. 6). A 
grand evergreen. Its outstanding feature is the silvery blue color. Upright in 
growth. A favorite in the South and North. Should be in every group. Strong 
rooted plants, 3 yr. 88c; 4 yr. $1.20; 5 yr. $1.85. Prepaid. 




No. C—CREEPING JUNIPER (Depressa Plumosa) (type, low creeping). A 
variety of unusual purplish coloring of the foliage. In summer grayish green; 
makes a creeping growth, close to the ground. Strong rooted plants, 3 yr. 70c; 
4 yr. 90c; 5 yr. $1.30. Prepaid. 
No. D—SCOTCH PINE (Pinus Sylvestris) (type semi-pyramid). A well-known 
tree with branches shooting out rather obliquely. Known in Scotland as 
“Scots Fir.” Of rapid growth; great hardiness does well in all soils. Strong 
rooted plants, 3 yr. 40c; 4 yr. 70c; 5S yr. $1.00. Prepaid. 
No. E—KOSTER BLUE SPRUCE (Picea Pungens Kosteri) (type semi-pyra- 
mid). The well-known bright blue form of the Colorado Blue Spruce con- 
sidered the choice of all Evergreens and merits the highest price of all, 
Strong rooted plants, 3 yr. $1.60; 4 yr. $2.10; & yr. $2.80. Prepaid. 


No. F—GOLDEN PINE (Pinus) (type 6). An unusual evergreen growing to 
medium height of good coloring. Heavy needles and beautiful foliage of 
golden coloring. These Golden Pines are very outstanding in any planting. 
Strong rooted plants, 3 yr. 36c; 4 yr. 50c; 5 yr. 7Oc. Prepaid. 
No. G—JUNIPER MEYERII (type 8). The outstanding feature is the brilliant 
coloring—bright shiny blue in color; never fails to attract attention. Rather 
irregular in growth but can easy be trimmed to any shape you want it to be. 
Strong rooted plants, 3 yr. 64c; 4 yr. $1.15; 5 yr. $1.50. Prepaid. 
No. H—CONCOLOR FIR (Abies) (type, pyramid). An outstanding tree for 
general planting—free from diseases; graceful foliage soft and fragrant; 
rapid growing and thrives anywhere; improving with age. Strong rooted 
plants, 3 yr. 35c; 4 yr. 55c; 5 yr. 75c. Prepaid. 
No. I—BURKI JUNIPER (type 9). An interesting variety of Pyramid form 
which is extensively planted. Medium open in growth and slightly grayish in 
coloring. Excellent for corners where the taller types are usually wanted. 
Strong rooted plants, 3 yr. 80c; 4 yr. $1.25; & yr. $1.95. Prepaid. 
No. J—BOXWOOD (Buxus Semperivirens). This is the old time favorite, the 
the hardy Bush Boxwood. Much used for specimens, hedges, and borders. 
distinctive plant in every way; richly foliaged of the very deepest green. 
Strong rooted plants, 3 yr. 40c; 4 yr. 60c; 5 yr. 90c. Prepaid. 
All 4. for $1.10 




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