
For Year ’Round Beauty 
Evergreens, properly used in the landscape, are not only beautiful 
throughout the year, but increase property value and add distinction. 
Unfortunately, too often planters err in selecting Evergreens, chiefly 
because of price and present appearance rather than considering adapt- 
Our extensive list of varieties 
If you are not sure what 
ability to the place for which selected. 
affords plants suitable for every requirement. 
is needed, you are urged to consult our Landscape Department. 
Buying Evergreens because they are cheap not considering whether 
the varieties are suited or the plants have been properly handled, is a 
You cannot go wrong in making your selection from our 
great mistake. 
list, and using our Landscape Service. 
ARBORVITAE (THUJA) 
AMERICAN (Thuja occidentalis) 
A well known variety scarcely requiring a 
Rather dwarf habit of growing. 
needle-like and sets on edge; color bright green. 
American (Occidentalis). 
description. 
in groups, hedges, and screens. 
Columbia. 
A compact, pyramidal type with silvery variegated foliage. 
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Foliage flat instead of 
Used as specimens, 
Makes an effective contrast with dark green foliage varieties. 
Compact (Compacta). Dwarf, compact 
grower resembling Globe, but somewhat 
more upright and not quite so compact. 
Stronger grower. 
Globe (Globosa). A dwarf, round, dense 
head of handsome American Arborvitae 
foliage. Does not require shearing. Grows 
3 to 4 ft. tall; foliage is deep, dark green, 
its little branches being of unusual delicacy. 
See illustration in color on page 27. 
Golden (Lutea). A pyramidal evergreen, 
similar to the American Arborvitae, with 
golden foliage. Especially useful for con- 
trast when planted in groups. 
Com- 
Lustrous, 
Golden-tipped (Elegantissima). 
pact, pyramidal, dwarf grower. 
green foliage, golden tipped. 
Pyramidal (Pyramidalis). The most ex- 
tensively planted of all Arborvitaes. Com- 
pact, pyramidal. Especially useful at col- 
umns, pillars, and corners in foundation 
plantings. Dark green foliage throughout 
the year. See color illustration on page 27. 
Siberian (Wareana). Similar to the Ameri- 
can; more dwarf. Can be used in shade. 
Desirable for foundation plantings or 
hedges. 
Vervaene (Vervaeneana). Very dwarf, slow 
growing, compact, pyramidal. Hardy; 
foliage green with silvery tinge. 
ORIENTAL (Thuja orientalis) 
Berckmans Golden (Aurea nana). Very 
dwarf, compact, and symmetrical habit; a 
perfect gem for small gardens, cemetery 
lots, or window boxes. Golden-tipped 
foliage. 


Pfitzer’s Juniper (See page 27) 
ORIENTAL (Thuja orientalis)—Continwed 
Compact (Compacta). Compact, pyram- 
idal type. Soft green foliage. Being a 
strong grower, it can be sold for less than 
slower growing varieties. Can be effec- 
tively used and is popular in price. 
Golden (Aurea). A pyramidal type dif- 
fering from the Compact by its golden 
foliage. Resembles the Berckmans Golden. 
Goldspire (Aurea conspicua). Compact, 
columnar evergreen, with excellent golden 
foliage. 
Orientale (Orientalis). 
numerous Oriental types. 
Bright green foliage. 
Parent of the 
A fast grower. 
Used in foundation 
plantings, for screens, and as specimen 
evergreens. 
Pyramidal (Pyramidalis). One of our 
best sellers among the pyramidals. Broader 
and a better grower than the American type. 
Sviralis (Conspicua). Upright, _ spiral 
growth. Effective when used with Berck- 
mans and other more compact types. 
CEDARS (Cedrus) 
Deodar (Deodara). The famous Cedar of 
the Himalayan Mountains. In its native 
land attains a height of 75 ft. A soft, 
silvery blue foliage which blends beauti- 
fully with our native Hemlocks and Firs. 
Cedar of Lebanon (Libani). This _ his- 
toric tree needs no introduction because 
of its association with sacred writings. 
Foliage retains its dark green color through- 
out the Winter. A fast growing, pyram- 
idal type evergreen which can be effec- 
tively used as an evergreen screen, taking 
the place of Lombardy Poplar and other 
deciduous trees. 
Japonica. 
desired. 
One of the 
localities is 
mas trees. 
tall growing. 
glaucous 
specimens. 
broader, 
Entrance Evergreen Plantin 
CRYPTOMERIA 
A native of Japan. 
Used in group plantings where variety is 
Balsam (Abies balsamea). 
symmetrical in 
thriving in moist soils and cool climates. 
most beautiful 
grown and attractive the year through. 
Does best in high altitudes and in some 
grown and sold for Christ- 
Douglas (Pseudotsuga douglasi). 
Leaves light green above, 
below. 
Silver (Abies concolor). 
Rocky Mountains, rarely exceeding 20 ft. 
in height in the East. 
gray foliage something like the Colorado 
Blue Spruce, but of a softer texture, longer, 
flatter. 
compact and uniform 
Spruce and is far more satisfactory. 
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as 
HEMLOCK (Tsuga) 
Canadian (Tsuga canadensis). Undoubt- 
edly the most useful and most satisfac- 
tory Coniferous Evergreen known. It 
will succeed in either full sunlight or shade. 
It can be effectively used as a specimen, 
in groups, in foundation plantings, and 
nothing makes a more desirable hedge. 
Responding readily to shearing, it can 
soon be shaped as desired. Adapted to 
most soils and climates. 
JUNIPER (Juniperus) 
Andorra (Communis depressa vlumosa)- 
Compact, plumed, spreading. More pros 
trate than the Pfitzer, clinging closer- 
to the ground. Suitable for covering banks 
and nooks where grass will not grow. 
During Winter the foliage turns to a 
beautiful bronze. 
Canadian Semi-prostrate (Canadensis). 
Somewhat upright, weeping form. Grows 
4 to 5 ft. 
Columnar (Chinensis columnaris). Tall, 
slender grower. Foliage steel blue color. 
More spreading than the Irish Juniper 
and not so compact. 
Gray Carpet (Horizontalis douglasi). A 
low, blue-gray spreader which makes a 
thick mat that completely covers the ground. 
Suitable for terraces and steep banks. 
Greek (Excelsa_ stricta). 
Slow, low growing variety. 
Grayishgreen foliage. Pyra- 
midalin type. More spread- 
ing than the Irish. Well known 
and extensively used. 




Junipers continued page 27 
Fast grower. 
FIR 
Regular and 
growth, hardy, native, 
evergreens 
Very 
Much used for lawn 
A gem from the 
Intense silvery 
The tree grows more 
than the Blue Irish Juniper 
——_— 
Evergreens are indispensable in good planting. 
(See page 27) 
