‘“‘FOR THE BEST IN GLADS’’ 29 
EVERGREENS 
T means once transplanted, TT means twice transplanted. 
YEW (TAXUS) The finest small and medium ornamental evergreens 
ate listed among the yews. Their good points include hardiness, 
adaptability to sun or shade, freedom from pests, response to prun- 
ing and remarkably good green foliage. Yews will grow in all but 
wet, poorly drained soils. 
Japanese Yew (Taxus cuspidata) 
Spreading, somewhat flaring, fairly rapid growth. Mature specimens 
are 5-6’ high and 6-10’ across, but smaller size may be held indefinite- 
ly by trimming. Foundations, hedges, low screens, groups. 
1 yr. T 4-8’ 33c each, 5-24 30c, 25 or more 25c 
Upright Japanese Yew (Taxus cuspidata capitata) 
A broad pyramid of 10-20 feet. Grows relatively slowly. Fine for 
corners of houses, framing doorways, and lawn specimens. 
1 yr. T 4-8” 33c each, 5-24 30c, 25 or more 25c 
Hicks Yew (Taxus media hicksi) 
Very dark green, leaves radiate in all directions from twigs for a 
pleasing effect. Columnar growth habit, 5-8 feet tall. 
l yr. T 4-8” 35c each, 5-24 33c, 25 or more 30c 
Brown Yew (Taxus media browni) 
Compact, broad, rounded-pyramid shape; short, dark green foliage. 
About 5-6’ at maturity, nearly as wide as high. The best for small 
sheared hedges, usefu! in foundation plantings. 
1 yr. T 4-8” 33c each, 5-24 30c, 25 or more 25c 
ARBORVITAE (THUJA) Arborvitaes need good, well-drained soil with 
ample moisture. Sunlight is essential; windswept locations must be 
avoided. All types kenefit from an annual light trimming. 
Pyramidal Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis pyramidalis) 
One ot fhe finest of all arborvitaes, a tall, quite narrow pyramid to 
15 or 18 feet at maturity. Useful for corners of buildings, formal gar- 
dens, tall screens and hedges. 
2 yr. TT 5- 8” 45ceach, 5-9 40c, 10 or more 35c 
8-12” 55c each, 5-9 50c, 10 or more 45c 
Woodward Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis woodwardi) 
An excellent dwarf globe type, 3 to 4 feet at maximum. Dark green, 
compact, long-lived; a good subject for foundation plantings. ...... 
1 yr. T 4-7” 30c each, 5-9 28c, 10 or more 25c 
Globe American Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis globosa) 
Faster growing and larger than Woodward. 5 to 6 feet at maturity. 
2 yr. TT 6-160” 55c each, 5-9 50c, 10 or more 45c 
Oriental Arborvitae (Thuja orientalis) 
A broad pyramidal plant with foliage fronds arranged vertically, 
lending a formal appearance. 
3 yr. T 6- 9” 15c each, 5-9 13c, 10 or more 10c 
9-12” 18c each, 5-9 15c, 10 or more 12c 
JUNIPER (JUNIPERUS) One of the oldest groups of ornamental ever- 
greens. Adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions. Most juni- 
pers require full sun for best results. 
Keteleer Juniper (Juniperus chinensis keteleeri) 
The best of the upright, columnar junipers. Reaches 15 to 18 feet. 
Compact, fairly rapid growth, almost never troubled by insects or 
diseases, one of the few junipers that will do well in partial shade. 
Dark, dull green color makes it a neutral type, good for combining 
with more striking foliage colors. 
Grafts 6-9” 90c each, 5-9 85c, 10 or more 80c 
