
CONIFERS 
CONFERS are the most important group of trees. 
Planting them is an investment in dignity and 
permanence, 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 the early years. Conifers in California have a relatively rapid 
growth due to more favorable conditions. Give them plenty of room—let them expand 
with dignity. 
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. Fir cones are borne rigidly upright while those 
of Spruces droop. 
Abies arizonica glauca (Silver Arizona Fir), A slow-growing tree of sym- 
metrical form with unusually glaucous needles. A fine specimen tree for the 
small garden. BB 24-30" $7.50. 
A. concolor (White Fir). This is the Silver Fir so much admired in the Sierra 
Nevadas. 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 3-4’ $7.50, 2-3’ $6.00, 18-24” $5.00. 
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 18-24’ $5.00. 
A. pectinata (European Silver Fir). Growth moderate. Leaves dark, glossy 
green above and silvery beneath. Similar to A. nordmanniana but needles 
are shorter and growth more open. Specimens: Boxed, 8-10’ $75.00, 10-12’ 
$100.00, 12-14’ $150.00, 15-18’ $250.00. 
A. pinsapo (Spanish Fir). Magnificent tree, very symmetrical. Leaves short, 
dark green, entirely surrounding branches. BB 4-5’ C1000 =o -AM S750" 223) 
$6.00. Specimens: Boxed, 15-18’ $300.00. 
CEDRUS .. . Cedars 
The Cedars are the most popular conifers grown in 
California. They are hardy under a wide range of 
climatic conditions, grow 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 
of various species known as Cedars. American Cedars 
will be found in this catalog under Chamaecyparis, 
Libocedrus, Juniper, and Thuya. 
Cedrus atlantica (Mt. 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 

ABIES CONCOLOR 


CEDRUS DEODARA (INDIAN CEDAR) 
The most popular tree in California and widely planted as 
specimens and avenue trees. California’s finest Christmas tree. 
they become beautifully graceful with drooping 
branches closely covered with dark green foliage 
arranged in rosette form. BB 18-24” $3.00. Specimens: 
Boxed, 14-16’ $150.00, 16-20’ $250.00, 20-25’ $500.00. 
C. atlantica glauca (Blue Mt. Atlas Cedar). ‘Long 
drooping branches are heavily clothed with blue-gray 
needles arranged in rosettes. The branches grow di- 
rectly 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, graceful 
beauty of the more mature specimens, BB 3-4' $7.50. 
Boxed, 16-20’ $250.00, 20-25’ to $500.00. 
C. deodara (Indian Cedar). The most popular tree in 
California and widely planted both as specimens and 
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as avenue trees. Branches are carried horizontal 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 5-6’ $7.50, 
4-5’ $6.00, 3-4 $5.00, 2-3’ $4.00. Specimens: Boxed, 
10-12’ $75.00, 12-14’ $100.00, 14-16’ $150.00, 16-20‘ 
$250.00, 20-25’ to $500.00. 
C. deodara verticillata glauca. A very beautiful 
type with striking blue foliage. Branches droop grace- 
fully; slower growing than the ordinary deodara. 
Boxed, 14-16’ $150.00, 16-20’ $250.00. 
Cedrus deodara aurea (Golden Deodar). Habit of 
growth same as Indicn Cedar but foliage at ends of 
branches is deep golden yellow contrasting with the 
dark green foliage near the center of the tree. Rare. 
Boxed, 12-14’ $125.00. 

CEDRUS ATLANTIC GLAUCA 
