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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. 12 to 15 inch Trans- 
plants 60c.each; 3 for $1.50; Heavy 2 to 2% foot Trees, $2.25 each, 2 for $4.00; 
Heavy 2% to 3 foot, $3.00 each, 2 for $5.00; Extra 
Heavy 4-414 foot, $4.50 each, 2 for $8.00. 
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-pur- 
ple berries. 8 to 12 inch Transplants, 60c each; extra 
heavy 30-inch spread, $4.00 each, 2 for $7.50. 
VIRGINIA 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 grayish green 
foliage changes to deep beautiful purple in the winter. 
Heavy 3 to 4% foot trees, $3.00 each, 2 for $5.00. 
PFITZER JUNIPER—A graceful low growing 
spreading evergreen with sweeping fronds of fresh 
green foliage. Very hardy, will do well in shady 
locations. 10 to 12 inch Transplants, 75c each, 3 for 
$2.00; Heavy 30-inch spread, $4.00 each, 2 for $7.50. 
SPINY GREEK JUNIPER—For a dwarf pyra- 
midal-shaped evergreen this one can not be equaled. 
ie : ' Foliage a silvery blue, very dense and compact. Heavy i 
(ieee 18 to 24 inch, $2.25 each, 2 for $4.00; Extra heavy 
[Trish Juniper 24 to 36 inch, $3.50 each, 2 for $6.50. - Colorado Blue Spruce 
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 
ewe _ cheery strings of colored lights. Heavy 30 to 42 inch Trees, $2.25 
fe. each, 2 for $4.00. 
eg COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE—The popular Blue Spruce; one of 
the showiest and most impressive Evergreens. Silvery blue foliage. 
Used extensively for lawn planting. Very hardy, good grower, turns 
Mest pale green in winter but becomes a rich blue. as new growth appears 
asp 4 in spring. Heavy 18 to 24 inch Trees, $2.25 each, 2 for $4.00. 
- MUGHO PINE—Valuable for all low group plantings. Dwarf in 
—s*ihabit, forming a low dome-shaped mound. Color a dark green except 
--—s in early spring when the tender new growth of light green gives it 
— sa two-color effect. Good 9 to 12 inch spread, $1.15 each, 2 for $2.00. 
PYRMIDAL ARBOR VITAE—Densely columnar type, compact and 
—s erect. Foliage is deep green. Mature height, 12 to 15 feet. Most 
Fp ea popular tree offered. Heavy 
pein 8 to 4 foot $3.50 each, 2 for 
$6.50; Extra Heavy 4 to 5 foot 
Trees $4.50 each, 2 for $8.00. 
GLOBE ARBOR VITAE—A 
compact, round ball; bright Pfitzer Juniper 
green foliage. The neat globular " 
outline adapts this Arbor Vitae for formal plantings, tub and window 
box use, as well as in the foreground of Evergreen groups. 
Heavy 10 to 12 inch, $1.15 each, 2 for $2.00. 
UPRIGHT JAPANESE YEW—Beautiful dark green foliage, 
May be sheared for a low hedge or allowed to throw out its graceful 
wands for informal corner plantings, or kept trimmed back into 
compact shape. Many red berries form and hang close to the 
_ branches all winter. Heavy 10 to 16 inch Transplants 85c each, 
2 for $1.50; Extra Heavy 18 to 24 inch $3.00 each. 
SPREADING JAPANESE YEW—fFoliage and deseription same 
as the Upright Japanese Yew except this variety grows lower and 
broader, 18 to 24 inch spread $3.00 each. 
BIOTA AUREA NANA—A very compact, slow-growing dwarf 
type, valuable for foreground plantings. The flattened leaf-clusters 
face outward edgewise, presenting a beautiful surface of vertical 
fluted lines. Color is greenish golden. 10 to 15 inch Transplants, 
75c each; Extra Heavy 24 to 30 inch Trees, $3.25 each, 2 for $6.00. 
CORRECT PLANTING 
BOOKLET 
Sixteen pages of valuable information 
on planting, pruning and general care of 
plants, shrubs, trees, etc. Everyone inter- 
ested in plants should have this book. 
Supply limited. 
Price 25c. If included with order 
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PLEASE NOTE 
All of our Evergreeng 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 to 50 
pounds of soil, saves the vital fine roots, in- 
gures better growth and makes possible low 
| cost parcel post or express shipments. 






