
ABIES 
CONCOLOR 
conditions. 

ABIES ... Firs 
Fir trees are commonly used as outdoor Christmas 
Trees. Their symmetrical growth, shining, glossy 
needles, and pungent aroma make them ideal for 
this purpose. Firs may be distinguished from Spruces 
by their softer needles which drop cleanly from 
the branches, whereas Spruce needles leave tiny 
stems attached to the bark. 
rigidly upright while those of Spruces droop. 
Fir cones are borne 
Abies balsamea (Balsam Fir). Growth erect, branches 
dark glossy green 
Boxed, 8-10 feet. 
spreading. Foliage aromatic, 
above, gray on the under side. 
$90.00, 10-12 ft. $60.00. 
A. cephalonica (Cephalonian Fir). A very beautiful 
species; broad for its height. Leaves are dark green 
above, silvery beneath, dagger-shaped and very 
acute, standing out from branches at right angles. 
BB 3-4 ft. $5.00, 2-3 ft. $4.00. 
A. concolor (White Fir). This is the Silver Fir so much 
admired in the Yosemite Valley. Resistant to drouth 
and heat. A moderately slow-growing tree that is 
well adapted for planting on a small lot. Makes a 
very beautiful outdoor Christmas tree. BB 2-3 ft. 
$4.00, 18-24" $3.00. Specimens: 
6-7 ft. $25.00. 
A. nordmanniana (Nordmann’s Fir). A symmetrical 
tree of moderate growth; branches are flat and fully 
furnished with glossy dark green foliage. One of the 
best firs. BB 2-3 ft. $5.00. 
A. pectinata (European Silver Fir). Growth moderate. 
Leaves dark, glossy green above and silvery be- 
neath. Similar to A. nordmanniana but needles are 
shorter and growth more open. BB 4-5 ft. $7.50. 
Specimens: Boxed, 8-10 ft. $40.00, 10-12 ft. $50.00. 
12-14 ft. $75.00. 
A. pinsapo (Spanish Fir). Magnificent tree, very 
symmetrical. Leaves short, dark green, entirely sur- 
rounding branches. BB 3-4 ft. $7.50, 23 ft. $5.00. 
Specimens: Boxed, 10-12 ft. $60.00. 
Conifers are the most important group of trees. 
the early years. 
Boxed, 5-6 ft. $20.00, . 
ABIES 
BALSAMEA 
CEDRUS .. . Cedars 
The Cedars are the most popular conifers grown in 
They are hardy under a wide range of 
rapidly, and apparently 
have no insect enemies. In recent years they have 
acquired great popularity as outdoor Christmas trees. 
All of the true Cedars are natives of the Old World 
and should not be confused with the American trees 
California. 
climatic conditions, grow 
of various species known as Cedars. American Ce- 
dars will be found in this catalog under Chamaecy- 
paris, Libocedrus, Juniper, and Thuya. 
Cedrus atlantica (Mi. Atlas Cedar). Large trees of 
open growth and pyramidal form. Will grow in 
windy situations without becoming one-sided. When 
young, branches are somewhat stiff but with age 
they become beautifully graceful with drooping 
branches closely covered with dark green foliage 
arranged in rosette form. BB 2-3 ft. $3.00. Specimens: 
Boxed, 14-16 ft. $40.00, 16-20 ft. $50.00 to $75.00, 20-25 
ft. to $250.00. 
C. atlantica glauca (Blue Mt. Ailas Cedar). Long 
drooping branches are heavily clothed with blue-gray 
needles arranged in rosettes. The branches grow 
directly into the wind resulting in a tree that is evenly 
developed on all sides. The rather open, stiff growth 
of very young trees soon changes to the full, grace- 
ful beauty of the more mature specimens. Boxed, 
16-20 ft. $50.00 to $75.00, 20-25 ft. to $150.00. 
C. deodara (Indian Cedar). The most popular tree in 
California and widely planted both as specimens 
and as avenue trees. Branches are carried hori- 
zontal to the trunk clear to the ground. Foliage is 
grayish-green on young trees but becomes dark green 
as the trees grow older. More generally used than 
any other tree in California as a Living Christmas 
Tree. BB 3-4 ft. $4.00, 2-3 ft. $3.00. Specimens: 
Boxed, 16-20 ft. $40.00 to $75.00, 20-25 ft. to $150.00. 
Habit of 
growth same as Cedrus deodara but foliage at tops 
C. deodara aurea (Golden Indian Cedar). 
and ends of branches is deep golden yellow, con- 
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CEDRUS 
ATLANTICA GLAUCA 
ROEDING’S QUALITY CONIFERS. 
Planting them is an investment in dignity and perma- 
nence, the foundation of a growing intimacy with the owner and his family through the years. Choose 
your tree with an eye to the future. Most of them do not tolerate shallow, poorly drained soils beyond 
Conifers in California have a relatively rapid rate of growth due to more favorable 
Give them plenty of room—let them expand with dignity. 
trasting with darker foliage nearer center of the tree. 
Boxed, 8-10 ft. $25.00. 
This variety is very rare. 
C. deodara prostrata (Creeping Indian Cedar). This 
slow-growing type sprawls over the ground like a 
5rigines 
Juniper. Excellent for a large rock garden. 
$5.00. 
C. deodara verticillata glauca. <A very beautiful 
type with striking blue foliage. Branches droop 
gracefully; slower growing than the ordinary deo- 
Boxed, 12-15 ft. $35.00, 15-20 ft. $75.00. 
dara. 
C. libani (Cedar of Lebanon), A native of Palestine 
which thrives in California. We have the true type 
with dark green foliage and picturesquely massive 
Differs distinctly from C. atlantica and 
Boxed, 10-12 ft. $30.00 
branches. 
C. deodara. 
CHAMAECYPARIS 
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana (White Cedar). A hand- 
some pyramidal tree with branchlets fern-like and 
growing more beautiful with age. We 
consider this the most beautiful of the large conifers. 
feathery; 
It appears to best advantage when allowed ample 
space but does not become so wide a tree as the 
Cedrus deodara. 10-12 ft. $30.00, 12-15 ft. $40.00. 
A variety 
of dense growth and columnar habit; foliage glau- 
cous with a pronounced blue metallic hue. Much 
used for foundation or accent planting. BB 2-3 ft. 
$3.00, 18-24’ $2.25. Specimens: Boxed, 7-8 ft. $20.00, 
8-10 ft. $25.00. 
C. lawsoniana alumi (Scarab Cypress). 
C. lawsoniana stewarti (Golden Lawson Cypress). 
The golden sheen on the foliage of this pyramidal 
tree brings the effect of sunlight to the garden at all 
times. Except in a cool coastal climate it grows best 
BB 2-3 ft. $4.00, 18-24" $3.00. 
in partial shade. 
C. lawsoniana wisseli (Wissell Cypress). An up- 
right columnar tree of great beauty. The dark, sage- 
green foliage is in crisp, fern-like fronds. A  verv 
desirable and distinctive accent plant. 5-6 ft. $20.00, 
6-8 ft. $25.00. 


