LANDSCAPING WITH EVERGREENS 
ANDSCAPE GARDENING on any extensive scale deserves the services 
of a Landscape Architect. There are, however, certain small plantings 
around residences which many planters may prefer to do themselves. 
In the sketches on the following pages we have made an effort to show some 
of the many uses to which Evergreens are suited and also to suggest the types 
or varieties of trees which are most appropriate. 
These suggestions, because they are very brief, do not undertake to consider 
soil conditions, exposures, or other circumstances which in some measure also 
must be considered. 
Evergreens cover a wide range of growing habits, some are appropriate for 
example, in foundation groups, others are not. Also among the dwarf forms are 
many which would be of little value for screens, windbreaks or specimens. We, 
therefore, offer these suggestions in the hopes that they will be helpful to anyone 
expecting to improve their own grounds with landscape plantings. 
The first consideration is the proper classification of various Evergreen 
varieties according to growing habit, so that selection of trees may be made 
which will insure satisfactory future development of the planting. Very roughly, 
Evergreens may be divided into a half dozen shapes as illustrated in the follow- 
ing sketches. 


Tall Growing Evergreens [Group A] 
These are the tree-like forms. Many of them resemble the common Christ- 
mas tree. Such trees are suitable for backgrounds, screens, windbreaks and 
individual specimens. While they may be used in other ways, they will even- 
tually become too large for restricted areas. 
Scotch Pine 
Hemlock 
Limber Pine 
Norway Spruce 
Koster Blue Spruce 
Austrian Pine 
Concolor Fir 
Douglas Fir 
Black Hills Spruce 
Medium Height Evergreens [Group B] 
In general these trees run from 8 to 20 feet in height and the diameter not 
more than 3 to 5 feet. They are appropriate for the taller growing trees in 
foundation plantings, entrance groups and formal uses. Some may be easily 
trimmed and are, therefore, appropriate for screens and hedges. 
Redcedar 
Burk Juniper 
Canaert Juniper 
Silver Juniper 
Keteleer Juniper 
Upright Japanese Yew 
Hatfield Yew 
Hicks Yew 
American Arborvitaae 
Chinese Juniper 
Spiny Greek Juniper 
Hill Silver Juniper 
Chandler Juniper 
Narrow Pyramidal Evergreens [Group C] 
These are the trees of extreme narrow columnar habit. They are suited for 
uses at entrances, for sentinels and for various other uses. They may be kept 
trimmed and maintained in a small size. 
Pyramidal Arborvitae 
Pyramidal Scotch Pine 
Columnar Chinese Juniper 
Irish Juniper 
Hill Dundee Juniper 
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Round or Globular Evergreens [Group D] 
These are suitable for smaller types of houses, and foundation plantings, in 
corners, and in situations where tree forms are too large. We have included in 
this group some trimmed globes which may be maintained in the form by fre- 
quent trimming. 
Globe Shaped Silver 
Juniper 
Woodward Arborvitae 
Nest Spruce 
Hill Mugho Pine 
Globe Shaped Yew 
Half Erect Evergreens [Group E] 
This list includes many of the most popular types of Evergreens as they form 
the low growing portion of foundation plantings, entrance plantings, Evergreen 
groups, and many other uses. 
Koster Juniper 
Brown's Yew 
Intermedia Yew 
Dwarf Japanese Yew 
Savin Juniper 
Vonehron Juniper 
Meyer Juniper 
Hillbush Juniper 
Pfitzer Juniper 
Golden Pfitzer Juniper 
Andorra Juniper 
Vase Shaped Prostrate 
Juniper 
Creeping Evergreens [Group F] 
These are the matlike creeping forms suitable for ground cover for terraces 
and banks, to finish off groups of taller growing forms, and for rock gardens. 
Japanese Juniper 
Hill Japanese Juniper 
Blue Sargent Juniper 
Green Sargent Juniper 
Evergreens Increase in Value 
When you are making your planting of Evergreens you are adding to the 
value of your home. Evergreen plantings increase in value each year. They add 
stability and dignity to the appearance of your home grounds and without 
question make your home more readily salable. 
Wide Range of Beautiful Colors 
There are many color effects which can be worked out with Evergreens. The 
name “Evergreen” conveys the impression to many people that the trees are 
only green. There are, however, numerous attractive color variations including 
various shades of green, blue, golden, silvery and others. Pictures in natural 
colors are shown in this catalog. 
Difference in Texture of Evergreens 
The wide variation of foliage in Evergreens should have consideration in 
planning your plantings. Trees with coarse, heavy foliage are usually unsuited 
to small, compact areas, and some thought must be given also to the combina- 
tion of different types of foliage for best effects. 



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Before digging holes it is a good plan to arrange the trees in position. 
Sometimes, in this way, an improvement in arrangement will suggest 
itself. Move the trees around untilthe most attractive setting is found. 
