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(Yew) (Juniper) (Hemlock) (Fir) (Pine) (Spruce) (Jap. Cypress) (Arborvitae) 
EVERGREENS (Conifers) 
Beginning on page 51 with ABIES and continuing alphabetically through to TSUGA on page 58 
are presented a large range of sizes, shapes, colors of evergreens. Above is a photograph show- 
ing the eight commonest types of leaf. Many of the evergreens make large, noble trees—utterly 
unsuited to small intimate gardens or the foundation planting of homes. For this reason a list of 
true dwarf forms appear on the next page. 
PLANTING Pruning Evergreens 
Pruning and trimming evergreens is different from other plants. Kinds that 



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EVERGREENS Bake make long leaders (Pines, Spruce, Firs) should be pruned in June just before 
1k Work ogee sil 77 the leader has hardened. Pruning should be to cut about half the new growth 
eep q Sndtbors ’] away. Hemlock and Yew are treated the same way, but these two grow’ all 
Aiton “ yy fy summer, therefore pruning is done twice—June and August. Other kinds of 
5 Waters, Uy, evergreens (Juniper, Chamaecyparis and Arborvitae) can be trimmed with 
ae ~ Y shears, but it is better to cut inside the surface, removing little fronds with 





stem, just before growth starts in May. 
Delivery Costs 
Prices listed include packing only on small, bare-root sizes—NOT on sizes 
marked “B&B”. Boxing of these varies in cost—usually about 10% of the 
price additional. Cost of express on small sizes is low—another 10% —but 
on plants with a ball (B&B) and over 2 feet, it is a heavy expense. Allow 
PLANTING WITH A BALL about 40% for packing and transporting these larger plants. We will estimate 
costs in advance if you wish. 
BAB: Manure 
i always 
ee THE LIFE OF AN EVERGREEN 
ever 
ihe Roots. TOLD IN PHOTOGRAPHS. 

The species used for these pic- 
tures is TAXUS capitata — The 
Upright or "Tree-form" Yew. This 
is described and priced on page 
55. 

Other kinds of evergreens go 
through the same stages except 
A 
art Wceaiiciae 5 3d 
Pack loose soil Ci ut Burlap and : 
around Ball push it down. cuttings and grafts. 
Tramp firmly. Leave it to decay. 
3 Then water and fill in 
remaining soil. 
An evergreen has leaves all winter 
—ready to do their work if the day 
chances to be warm enough. For 
this reason extra water must be 
given all newly-planted evergreens. 
Twice a week for a month. 
Evergreen roots contain resinous sap 
which hardens after exposure to 
the air for longer than two or three 
minutes. This is ample time to 
plant and firm a small evergreen, 
but it should be left in its moist 
packing until the moment of plant- 
ing and watered soon after planting. 
For the two above reasons, larger 
evergreens are shipped with a ball 
of earth wrapped in burlap (“B&B”). 
This is not necessary in smaller 
sizes if precautions are taken as Pe | 
above. 12 year old XXX Yew 3 feet Color photo: bs 
6 year old XX__- (Insert 9 year old) Leaf and fruit of Yew ; 
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