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CRYPTOMERIA 
Cryptomeria japonica (Japanese Cedar), A hand- 
some, rapid-growing tree with an elongated pyra- 
midal outline and plume-like, 
branches. 5 g. c. 3-4 ft. $2.50. 
upward-spreading 
C. japonica elegans (Plume Cedar), Foliage fine and 
feathery, dense and compact; in summer green, in 
winter coppery. A handsome small tree. 5 Gum: 
2-3 ft. $2.50; 1 g. c. 85c. 
C. japonica nana (Dwarf Japanese Cedar). Foliage 
similar to C. japonica but habit of growth spreading 
and compact. Fall and winter coloring spectacular. 
BB 15-18" $3.00; BB 12-15” $2.50. 
CUPRESSUS . . . Cypress 
Cupressus arizonica (Arizona Cypress); Growth com- 
pact; branches somewhat stout; foliage silvery blue; 
tree of very good form. More hardy than Monterey 
Cypress, especially for warm locations. 5 g. c. 4-5 ft. 
$2.50; 1 g. c. 75c, 10 for $7.00. 
C. macrocarpa (Monterey Cypress). 
Cypress tree of California: Valuable for hedges, 
windbreaks, and as shelters along the sandy sea- 
The well-known 
shores. Does well in all sections of the Pacific 
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10 for $7.00. 
C. sempervirens fastigiata (Italian Cypress). A tall, 
slender-growing variety with straight branches lying 
close to the stem; for lining drives and for accent 
planting. BB 6-7 ft. $5.00; 5 g. c. 3-4 ft. $2.75; 1 g.c. 
85c. 
JUNIPERUS .. . Junipers (Upright Varieties) 
Juniperus Californica. Picturesque California native of 
arroyos and foothills. Dense, compact growth and 
smooth blue-green foliage. Boxed, 8-10 ft. $250.00. 
J. chinensis wilsoni pendula (Wilson’s Weeping Juni- 
per). Handsome upright Juniper with gracefully 
drooping branches. BB 5-6 ft. $10.00, 4-5 ft. $7.50, 
3-4 ft. $5.00. 
A small 
growth. Foliage is 
J. virginiana cannarti (Cannart Red Cedar). 
slender 
A decided improvement over Juniperus 
virginiana. Produces masses of attractive grayish- 
purple berries. BB 4-5 ft. $7.50, 3-4 ft. $5.00. 
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the life of conifers, field planting and ultimate use in land- 
scape design. The soil in the nursery where these small 
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J. virginiana glauca (Silver Red Cedar). An up- 
tight tree of compact growth, columnar form 


and blue, cypress-like foliage. Boxed 10-12 ft. 
$75.00. 
SPREADING VARIETIES 
Juniperus chinensis pfitzeriana (Pfitzer’s Juni- 
per). 
foliage. 
Of spreading habit with selvery-green 
Untrained plants make excellent 
ground cover; by staking, trees four to six 
feet high can be obtained. Useful for wide 
foundation plantings. Will stand consider- 
able shade. BB 4-5 ft. $7.50, 3-4 ft. $5.00, 2-3 
ft. $4.00; Sg. c. 2-3 ft. $3.00.4 / 
J. sabina tamariscifolia. A low-growing trail- 
ing variety of symmetrical form; densely 
branched and compact. The feathery foliage 
is dark bluish green. Excellent for foundation 
planting; also very effective used in groups 
and masses. 5g. c. 18-24" $3.00; 1 g. c. $1.00. 
LIBOCEDRUS .. . Incense Cedar 
Libocedrus chilensis (Chilean Incense Cedar. A rare 
and beautiful small tree of conical outline, useful 
in border or large foundation planting. Foliage cheer- 
ful, light green and very feathery. A native of Chile 
and though little known it is well suited for use in 
California gardens. Boxed, 8-10 ft. $60.00. 
A native of 
the Pacific Coast States. Of vigorous, compact growth 
with foliage similar to Arbor Vitae. It retains its pyra- 
midal form when mature and is a valuable accent 
plant. BB 2-3 ft. $3.00. Specimens: Boxed, 7-8 ft. 
$25.00, 18-20 ft. $100.00, 20-25 ft. $100.00-$150.00. 
PICEA ... Spruce 
Picea glauca conica. An excellent dwarf spruce with 
tiny blue-green needles. Growth slow, very compact 
and cone-shaped. Ideal for rock gardens or potted 
for the Christmas table. BB 15-18"’ $3.50. 
Picea polita (Tiger Tail Spruce). Slow growing tree 
of irregular form; branchlets bunched producing a 
tufted effect that makes the tree strikingly unique. 
Very rare. BB 3-4 ft. $7.50, 2-3 ft. $5.00. 
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Characier and seclusion is given to this hideaway garden by 
using a background of conifers. 
Conifers toward the same end on a much larger scale in famous 
Dr. John McLaren employed 
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. 
P. pungens glauca (Colorado Blue Spruce). Beauti- 
fully symmetrical, even when young, this slow- 
growing tree is ideal for planting in small gardens. 
It may be distinguished from Koster’s Blue Spruce 
by its shorter needles, more compact growth, and 
darker color. BB 18-24’’ $4.00, 15-18’’ $3.00. 
P. pungens kosteriana (Koster’s Blue Spruce). A very 
popular tree with silvery-blue foliage and graceful 
pendulous branches. Generally considered the 
most beautiful of spruces but trees are inclined to be 
irregular in form when young. BB 32-4 fi. $10.00. 
Boxed, 7-8 ft. $75.00 to $100.00, 8-10 ft. $100.00 to 
$150.00. 
P. smithiana (Himalayan Spruce). Trunk grows up- 
right while the branches slope downward, the 
branchlets being very drooping and graceful; foli- 
age closely set, long, slender, and soft; cones are 
6 to 8 inches long. The most rapid growing spruce. 
A tree of decided beauty and individuality. Boxed, 
8-10 ft. $75.00, 1215 ft. $100.00, 15-18 ft. $150.00, 
18-20 ft. $250.00. 
PINUS ... Pine 
Pinus canariensigs (Canary Island Pine). The feath- 
ery, soft green foliage of this beautiful pine harmon- 
re eee 
to promote maximum root development typical of friability. 
The landscape scene forms an ideal back-ground for the 
dignity and permanence of conifers. Picture their graceful 
stateliness in time to come, each year adding to their 
traditional mission of growing beautiful with age. 

