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Evergreens are not only beautiful in Winter when the earth is brown and deciduous trees are 
barren, but are graceful and effective during the Summer. 
Note—Sizes of Evergreens indicated by * will be furnished with puddled roots and moss balls. 
Other sizes will be dug with ball of earth. 
There are two distinct types of Arborvitae—the American 
6 : ste ; 
: e and Oriental. There are more than 50 varieties of the Ameri- 
cr oO rvi ae huja can comprising one of the most useful classes of Evergreens, 
The Arborvitae are hardy, adapted to a wide range of soil 
and climate, easily transplanted, and have many uses. 
AMERICAN TYPES 
American (Thuja occidentalis).The mother of this big 
class; dark green foliage. pyramidalinform put more spread- 
ing and less common than American Pyramidal. Foliage flat 
and arranged on edge. Useful as a windbreak, screen or as a 
specimen. *18-24 in, $2.25, 2-3 ft. $3.00, 3-4 ft. $4.00, 
4-5 ft. $5.00. 
Columbia (Thuja occidentalis, Columbia). A compact, 
pyramidal type. Light green, silver-like foliage. 8-9 ft. 
$20.00, 10-12 ft. $27.50. 
Globe (Thuja globosa). One of the most extensively used of 
the Arborvitaes being a dwarf, compact, globe-shaped grow- 
er, making it an ideal evergreen for foundation planting, for 
hedges, bordering flower gardens and numerous other uses, 
Dark green foliage. (See allustration.) *12 in. $2.25, 15 in. 
$3.00, 18 in. $4.50, 24 in. $6.00. 

Golden, or George Peabody (Thuja occidentalis lutea.) 
Resembles the American in habits other than having golden 
foliage which makes it useful in giving a touch of color when 
planted in groups with other varieties. 10-12 ft. $25.00, 
12-15 ft. $35.00. 
Pyramidal (Thuja occidentalis pyramidalis). One of the 
best pyramidal Evergreens and an excellent companion of 
the Globe when used in foundation plantings, the Pyramidal 
being used at the corners and other spaces where pyramidal 
types are required. More slender and compact than the 
American, requiring no shearing, unless it is necessary to 
trim to a desired height; in that case, shearing does not de- 
tract from the appearance of the plant. (See dllustration.) 
*18-24 in. $2.50, 2-3 ft. $3.50, 3-4 ft. $4.50. 
Siberian (Thuja occidentalis wareana). A hardy Russian 
variety classed under the American because it closely resem- 
bles the American types; foliage darker green than the 
American; more spreading and more dwarf grower. 18-24 in. 
$2.50, 2-3 ft. $3.00, 3-4 ft. $4.50. 
A COMPLETE FOUNDATION EVERGREEN PLANTING 
Consisting of 8 Selected Evergreens Suitable for the Small Home 
2 Irish Juniper, 3-4 f{t.—For each side of entrance. 
2 Hemlock, 2-3 ft.—For corners of house. 
2 Savin Juniper, 2-3 ft.—At side of Irish Juniper, 
2 Berckman’s Arborvitae, 15-18 in. Next to Hemlock. 
Tom Thumb (Thuja occidentalis ellwang- 
eriana). This little dwarf evergreen is what the 
namesuggests; feather-likefoliage; globeshape. 
*12-15 in. $2.00, 15-18 in. $3.00, 18-24 in. $3.75. 
Vervaene (Thuja occidentalis vervaeneana). 
Dwarf pyramidal grower, hardy. Suitable for 
peone anes planting, 18-24 in. $3.00, 2-3 ft. 
3.75. 
ORIENTAL TYPES 
Berckmans Golden (Thuja orientalis aurea 
nana). Most extensively used of any of this 
class of Evergreens. Dwarf, compact grower; 
very pleasing golden-tipped foliage. Most 
hardy of the Oriental types being grown 
throughout the Hast. (See illustration.) *12-15 
in. $2.00, 15-18 in. $3.00, 18-24 in. $4.00, 
24-30 in. $5.00, 30-36 in. $6.00. 
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Globe Arborvitae 
Compact (Thuja_ orientalis 
compacta). Semi-dwarf, bright 
green foliage; used as screens, 
specimens and even in founda- 
tion plantings where space per- 
mits. 10-12 ft. $35.00. 
Golden Pyramidal (Thuja ori- 
entalis pyramidalis aurea). 
Similar to the Compact but 
more pyramidal in form and has 
golden tipped foliage. Same 
sizes and prices. 
Spiralis (Thuja orientalis con- 
spicua). A slender, irregular 
grower. Used in plantings with 
other varieties because of its 
peculiar habit of growth. Dark 
green foliage. 2-8 ft. $3.50, 
7-8 ft. $9.00, 8-10 ft. $15.00. 

March 10, 1945 
Gentlemen: 
Received my trees on February 15, 
1945; was pleased to get them so 
promptly sr also pleased with the 
trees, 
(Signed) O. C. SniPEs 
North Carolina 

§ CHOICE EVERGREENS 
Offered as a Special Group 
Plantine No, E-2i $24.75 
for only 

Pyramidal Arborvitae 
CEDARS 
DEODAR (Cedrus Deodara). The famous 
Cedar of the Himalayan Mountains. Tall, 
rapid grower with silvery foliage, which makes 
it most useful for planting in groups; also a 
beautiful lawn specimen. Not entirely hardy 
north of Washington, D. C. In its native In- 
dia often attains a height of 75 ft. 23 ft. 
$5.00, 3-4 ft. $6.50, 4-5 ft. $9.00. Write for 
prices on large specimens 
CEDAR OF LEBANON (Cedrus libani). One 
of the most valued forest trees in its native 
Palestine, where it played a part in Biblical 
history. Dark green foliage; tall, rapid 
erower. 10-12 ft. $25.00, 12-15 ft. $35.00. 

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Meyer’s Silver Juniper 
