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ZILKE’S SELECT EVERGREENS 
IRISH JUNIPER—Erect and slender, formal and columnar in form. Very compact, 
deep green foliage. Reaches a height of 6 to 7 feet at maturity, but never over 1% 
feet in diameter. Most striking spire-like shape of all the evergreens. 3 yr. Transplants 
8 to 10 inch, 35c each, 2 for 65c; 5 yr. trees, 20 to 24 inch, $1.00 each. 
SAVIN JUNIPER—\Low, many-branched type, sometimes reaching 4 feet in height, 
but usually of small stature. Well covered with short, tufted dark green, foliage and 
frequently displaying blackish-purple berries. 3 yr. Transplants 7 to 10 inch, 35c each, 
2 for 65c; 5 yr. trees, 12 to 16 inch spread, $1.00 each. 
VIRGINIANA JUNIPER—tThis variety is not formal, as is the case with most all 
of the Juniper family, but, without losing its general compactness, the regularity of 
spread is uniquely attractive. The glaucous blue foliage is especially beautiful in spring, 
but striking blue at all times. 3 yr. Transplants 8 to 10 inch, 35c each, 2 for 65c; 5 
yr. trees, 12 to 18 inch, $1.00 each. 
COLORADO SILVER JUNIPER—Beautiful silvery foliage and close symmetrical 
upright growth. Thrives in hot, dry weather, when the color is the brightest. Very 
hardy. 3 yr. Transplants, 8 to 10 inch, 35c each, 2 for 65c; 5 yr. trees, 12 to 18 inch, 
$1.00 each. 
CREEPING JUNIPER—A creeping type that is very valuable for planting in areas 
where height is a controlling factor. Foliage is a good shade to blend well with other 
plantings. 3 yr. Transplants, 7 to 9 inch, 35c each, 2 for 65c; 5 yr. trees, 14 to 20 inch 
spread, $1.00 each. 
PFITZER JUNIPER—A graceful, low growing spreading evergreen with sweeping 
fronds of fresh green foliage. Very hardy, will do well in shady locations. 3 yr. Trans- 
plants, 7 to 10 inch, 35c each, 2 for 65c; 5 yr. trees, 15 to 18 inch spread, $1.00 -each. 
SPINY GREEK JUNIPER—For a dwarf pyramidal-shaped evergreen this one can 
Irish Juniper 0t be equaled. Foliage a silvery blue, very dense and compact. 3 yr. transplants, 7 to 
10 inch, 35c each, 2 for 65c; 5 yr. trees, 12 to 16 inch, $1.00 each. 
BLACK HILL SPRUCE—Grows compact and bushy, foliage varies 
from green to blue green. Retains its branches close to the ground | 
even in old trees. One of the hardiest Spruces. 3 yr. Transplants, | 
8 to 10 inch, 35c each, 2 for 65c; 5 yr. trees, 16 to 20 inch, $1.00 | 
each. 5 
NORWAY SPRUCE—A lofty, noble tree of open, pyramidal habit, 
exceedingly picturesque. Very popular and effective in evergreen | 
groups, and one of the best evergreens for hedges. It is the kind ] 
most often used for Christmas trees, both when cut and mounted 
for inside use, or planted strategically outside to display the cheery 
strings of colored lights. 3 yr. Transplants, 9 to 12 inch, 25c each, 
2 for 40c; 5 yr. trees, 18 to 24 inch, $1.00 each. 
COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE—tThe popular Blue Spruce; one of 
the showiest and most impressive Evergreens. Silvery blue foliage. 
Used extensively for lawn planting. Very hardy, good grower, turns 
pale green in winter but becomes a rich blue as new growth appears 
in spring. 3 yr. Transplants, 8 to 10 inch, 35c each, 2 for 65c. 
WHITE SPRUCE—tThe foliage is a bluish green, some specimens 
having a very bluish color. It is a compact, regular growing tree of | 
conical outline, very attractive when small. It thrives very well }} 
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Transplants, 8 to 10 inch, 35c each, 2 for 65c. 
SCOTCH PINE—Foliage light green with bluish 
cast, reddish brown branches forms a rounded head 
will thrive in almost all soils. Very hardy. 4 yr. 
Transplants, 14 to 20 inch, 55c each, 2 for $1.00. 
MUGHO PINE—Valuable for all low group 
plantings. Dwarf in habit, forming a low dome- 
shaped mound. Color a dark green except in 
early spring when the tender new growth of light 
green gives it a two-color effect. 3 yr. Trans- 
plants, 6 to 8 inch, 35c each, 2 for 65c; 5 yr. 
trees, 10 inch spread, 75c each; 12 inch spread 
$1.00 each. 
PYRAMIDAL ARBOR VITAE—Densely col- 
umnar type, compact and erect. Foliage is deep 
green. Mature height, 12 to 15 feet. Most popular 
pyramidal tree offered. 3 yr. Transplants, 8 to 12 
inch, 35c each, 2 for 65c; 5 yr. trees, 18 to 24 
inch, $1.00 each. 
PLEASE NOTE 
All of our Evergreens are carefully dug to 
get all the tender roots. The soil is then re- 
moved and the roots puddled in mud; they are 
then wrapped in moss and paper or burlap.. 
This method of packing eliminates 25 te 50 
pounds of soil, saves the vital fine roots, in- 
Sures better growth and makes possible low 
cost parcel post or express shipments. 

A very good tree for hedge forming. 3 yr. * 
Globe Arbor Vitae 
GLOBE ARBOR VITAE—A compact, round 
ball; bright green foliage. The neat globular out- 
line adapts. this Arbor Vitae for-formal plantings, 
tub and window box use, as well as in the fore- 
ground of Evergreen groups. 3 yr. 6 to 9 inch 
Transplants, 35c each, 2 for 65c; 5 yr. trees, 10 
inch spread, 75c each; 12 inch spread $1.00 each. | 
UPRIGHT JAPANESE YEW—Beautiful dark 
green foliage. May be sheared for a low hedge or 
allowed to throw out its graceful wands for in- 
formal corner plantings, or kept trimmed . back 
into compact shape. Many red berries form and 
hang close to the branches all winter. 8 yr..Trans- 
plants, 6 to 9 inch, 35c each, 2 for 65c; 4 yr. 
trees, 10 to 12 inch, 65c each; 2 for $1.15. 
SPREADING JAPANESE YEW —Foliage and 
description same as the Upright Japanese Yew 
except this variety grows lower and broader. 
CONCOLOR FIR—A picturesque, broad base, 
tapering tree; long leathery leaves with blue tinge 
when young, turning pale green with age. Branch- 
es in horizontal whorl. 8 yr. Transplants, 8 to 
10, inch, 35c each, 2 for 65c. 
BIOTA AUREA NANA—A very compact, slow- 
growing dwarf type, valuable for foreground plant- 
ings. The flattened leaf-clusters face outward 
edgewise, presenting a beautiful surface of vertical 
fluted lines. Color is greenish golden. 3 yr. Trans- 
plants, 8 to 10 inch, 35c each, 2 for 65c. 

