





SPECIMENS: Abies, Cedrus, Picea and Chamaecyparis. TALL: Juniperus torulosa, Taxus, Thuja occidentalis, plicata and beverleyensis. 
LOW: Cryptomeria, Juniperus tamariscifolia and chinensis armstrongi. ACCENT: Chamaecyparis allumi, ellwoodi ; Cupressus semp. fastigiata ; 
Thuja occid. pyramidalis and beverleyensis. MEDIUM: Pfitzer Juniper, Pinus Mughus, and Thuja aurea nana. 
Plant Conifers for Permanence, Dignity and Siyle 
HOW TO GROW 
CONIFERS 
In their natural habitat conifers grow in a situation providing 
the roots with excellent drainage and a surface mulch holding a 
fairly constant supply of moisture. Conifers find it difficult to 
grow in some of our heavy soils, which are inclined to hold too 
much water from winter and spring rainfall and dry out too 
rapidly during the summer. 
If yours is a heavy soil, not well drained, we suggest that you 
dig an extra deep hole, two feet deeper and two feet wider than 
required to accommodate the ball. Fill in the bottom of the hole 
with twelve inches of coarse gravel or stones. Soak in good topsoil 
to fill spaces between the gravel. It is advisable to mix one shovel- 
ful of Gypsum to each two shovelsful of topsoil filled in the 
gravel and around the ball. Add peat moss to soil filled in around 
top six inches of hole and use liberally as a mulch in the irriga- 
tion basin. 
If your planting is made in a lawn, be sure to keep the grass 
away from the base of the tree. Lawn should be permitted to 
grow only to the outer fringe of lower branches. 
We are listing only the smaller sizes. Prices on larger specimens 
on request. 
ABIES, Fir 
Abies concolor, Silver Fir. One of the finest specimen conifers 
with “‘blue’’ needles. The long soft needles stand erect in the 
branchlet presenting a neat appearance. Color rivals that of Blue 
Spruce. Ultimately quite large, but growth very slow. Makes a 
tall cone-shaped tree, narrow at the base. Priced from $3.00. 
CEDRUS, Cedars 
Cedrus atlantica, Mount Atias Cedar. This cedar is rather uncom- 
mon. Although similar to the Deodar the new growth is blue in 
color, and the tree generally less spreading. Makes a fine specimen 
tree but requires a generous space. Ultimate height 60-80 ft.; 
25-30 ft. in 10 years. Priced from $3.50. 
Cedrus deodara, Deodar. Rapid growing conifer making a large 
tree 60-80 feet high with a wide spreading base. It is definitely 
not for small spaces. Where space permits it is a very fine tree 
for shade or as a specimen. Foliage soft grey-green. Gallon con- 
tainers $1.25. 
CHAMAECYPARIS, Cypress 
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, Lawson Cypress. In general form like 
a tall growing arborvitae. Foliage in flat sprays, deep dark green. 
Native and although eventually becoming large, over a hundred 
feet high, its useful life in the home planting is sufficient to 
recommend it for planting where a tall, narrow evergreen Is 
appropriate. It is successfully planted as a street tree. Gallon 
containers $1.00. 
Cham. lawson allumi, Blue Lawson. Most popular of the Lawson 
Cypress forms. Although it eventually gets rather out of bounds 
in height and girth it is dwarf and compact enough for the average 
planting. 10-20’. Gallon containers $1.25. 
Cham. lawson. ellwoodi, Ellwood Cypress. Slow growing dwart 
type. Lovely grey-green foliage. Will be useful in the planting for 
many years. 6-8". Priced from $3.50. 
Cham. lawson. stewartii, Golden Lawson. Slow growing pyramidal 
shrub. Foliage a lively golden yellow. Remains small for a number 
of years. 10-15’. Gallon containers $1.25. 
Chamaecyparis obtusa, Hinoki Cypress. Slow growing shrub re- 
taining its dwarf rounded form for many years. The golden green 
leaf formations are fan-shaped and closely overlapping. Some 
specimens are very slow growing. Although it will get over 15 
feet, the usual height is well under 8 feet and that takes quite 
some time to grow. Priced from $3.50. 
CUPRESSUS, Cypress 
Cupressus macrocarpa, Monterey Cypress. The most popular 
conifer for hedge planting. The deep green, fine textured foliage 
can be kept to a neat line by shearing. As a hedge it slowly 
becomes wider and taller each year and when too large should be 
replanted. As a specimen tree it assumes grotesque shapes, espe- 
cially when wind blown. 30-50 ft. Gallon containers $1.00. 
Cupressus sempervirens, Italian Cypress. Tall, very slender ana 
pillar-like form. Deep dark green close-growing foliage. Satis- 
factory in the coastal areas. For mild climates only. Stays small 
for many years, under 10 feet in height and one foot in diameter, 
eventually 25-30 ft. Gallon container $1.25. 
CRYPTOMERIA, Cedar 
Cryptomeria globosa compacta, Dwarf Globe Cryptomeria. A de- 
lightful ornamental—in many respects a perfect shrub for home 
planting. Easy to grow, plumey, ‘‘different looking’ foliage, 
makes a perfectly round shrub and is excellent as a specimen on 
lawns or in pots. 3-4 ft., seldom over 6 ft. Priced from $2.50. 

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