CONIFERS—Continued 
mates. They mostly are not fussy about soil, requiring or- 
dinary good loam, reasonable drainage, and a moderate 
amount of moisture. Almost without exception they need 
full sun or, at least, an open sky above them if near tall 
trees or buildings. 
Rock gardens usually need the stabilizing and unifying 
influence of woody, evergreen plants. Dwarf conifers fill 
this need admirably, creating informal, natural effects so 
typical of the high alpine country and Nature’s rock gar- 
dens. These conifers are also indispensible for dwarf hedges 
(clipped or natural) , foundation plantings that do not grow 
out of bounds, and specimen or accent plants in formal 
areas such as terraces and patios. May we emphasize again 
that the conifers we offer are naturally very slow-growing 
plants and not just young plants of 100 foot forest trees. 
Please Note—Our dwarf conifers are sent from pots, if small, 
or balled and burlapped, if they are larger sizes from the 
field. The figures for sizes are given in inches, height 
by spread (ex.—10x6). They are based on average plants 
of a given age and allowance must be made for natural 
variations. All prices are postpaid to your door, thereby 
eliminating the fuss and bother to you of remitting for 
transportation after the plants have been delivered! Coni- 
fers are dug and shipped only during the cooler, more moist 
seasons, mid-Fall to mid-Spring. 
CHAMAECYPARIS—Dwarf Hinoki Cypress 
CHAMAECYPARIS *obtusa nana—One of the most dwarf and 
compact conifers. Requires 15 years or so to attain a height 
and width of about 15 inches. Attractive, overlapping tier 
of dark green foliage “’fans’’. Mulch lightly in severe cli- 
mates to prevent burning. Pots, $1.00; field, 4x3, $2.00. 
JUNIPERUS—Juniper 
JUNIPERUS communis compressa — An upright, exceedingly 
dense, prickly Juniper with blue-gray foliage. A real dwarf, 
making very slender, columnar specimens, not over 21/2 
feet high by 6 inches across at the base in two decades. An 
exclamation point in the garden. Put in a protected, sunny 
spot in cold climates to avoid Winter wind burn. Pots, 
$1.00. 
*eommunis saxatilis—A very dwarf form found on Mt. Hood 
and propagated from the original plant. Very slow-growing, 
seldom reaching more than one foot in height and a few 
feet across in time. Intense blue-gray foliage throughout 
the year. A dense plant of such vivid color it always attracts 
attention. Very hardy. Pots, 75c; field, 3x4, $1.00. 
PICEA—Spruce 
PICEA glauca conica—A pale, grayish-green cone of rather soft 
needles. Our two old specimens of probably some 20 odd 
years are only 5 feet high. This handsome Spruce is the 

PART OF OUR DWARF CONIFER DISPLAY 

PICEA ABIES PROCUMBENS 
most popular in our collection. Entirely hardy but must 
be protected from Winter sun and wind in cold sections. 
Pots, $1.00; field, 6x4, $1.50. 
Abies (excelsa)——There are many dwarf forms and varieties 
wf the Norway Spruce. We have selected a few of the most 
distinct, interesting, and useful. These give, perhaps, the 
most characteristic ‘’mountain’’ appearance to the rock 
garden. They are as attractive in mid-winter as in Sum- 
mer and when the fresh, light-colored, new growth is con- 
trasted with the old in Spring, the plants are as colorful as 
many flowers. Hardy and will flourish indefinitely, some 
specimens are known to be nearly a century old. 
*nidiformis—One of the most interesting, with bright green, 
shiny needles and rigid, brownish stems terminating in 
noticeable clusters of brown buds. The oldest plant in our 
collection is roundish but pleasantly irregular, 2¥2 feet 
high by 4 feet across. Pots, $1.00; field, 4x3, $1.50. 
*procumbens— This variety is the most symmetrical and dark- 
est green. The stiff branchlets seem to radiate from the 
center, producing a broadly rounded plant. Our oldest 
specimen, about 25 years, | Y2 feet by 3 feet. Pots, $1.25. 
*repens—TIhe name describes this distinctive kind. A more 
open and sparsely branched conifer with a spreading habit. 
The brownish twigs are sharply contrasted with the green 
needles. Particularly effective when planted beside a large 
rock, Our specimen stock plant is 2 feet high and 3 feet 
across. Pots, $1.00; field, 5x7, $1.50. 

CONVOLVULUS—Morning Glory 
CONVOLVULUS *Cneorum — Intensely 
silvery leaves and large white flowers, 
fading pink, produced in early Sum- 
mer. Full sun and light soil with Win- 
ter protection in cold climates. A 
handsome, small bush to 2 feet. Not 
invasive! Pots, 75c; field, $1.00. 
COTONEASTER 
COTONEASTER *Dammeri (humifusa) 
—An essential creeping shrub for the 
rock garden. A perfectly prostrate 
species with bright, evergreen foliage 
and coral-red berries. Especially valu- 
able for carpeting dry, sunny banks. 
Hardy and durable. Pots, 50c; field, 
$1.00 and $1.50. 
*horizontalis yvariegata—A very compact 
and slow-growing variety with small 
leaves of green, pink, and white, which 
makes a very pretty effect over rocks 
and ledges. An uncommon deciduous 
shrub with gracefully arching stems. 
Pots, $1.00; field, $1.50. 

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