For Specimens, Hedges, Foundation and Background Plantings, 
Screens, Windbreaks and Cemetery Beautification 
See Hardiness Map on page 68 to determine the hard: 
Evergreens are’shipped from our Wisconsin growing station 
whenever you want them, from September 1st until late May. 
ARBORVITAE 
variety. 
Variety Size Each Per 3 
AMERICAN ARBORVITAE (White Cedar) To 30 ft. Hardy, re- Arborvitae, American ............ 10-12 inch $ .80 $1.80 
liable evergreen for clipped or informal hedges, windbreaks, screen Arhonvitae;: Glovel «5 one avers «\~ chee 10-12 inch 1.10 2.95 
plantings or as specimens alone or in groups. They make attractive Arborvitae, Pyramidal ........... 10-12 inch {.10 2.95 
backgrounds for your favorite flowering shrubs, perennials, annuals UURIPER ATISH Dewees. etter enim ee 10-12 inch 1.10 2.95 
and bulbs. Broadly pyramidal in shape with thick foliage which MMM PEN  PBUZer te celina ss see 10-12 inch 4.35 3.50 
is bright green in spring, darker green in summer and bronzy in MUM Pers PUNY ae es satchel eis 10-12 inch [.10 2.95 
-. Winter. Grows in full sun or slight shade and prefers a rather Juniper, Red Cedar : 
moist soil. Hardy in Zone 2. (Virginiana Juniper) .......... 10-12-inch .80 1.80 
FIDE MUSH Orton ctevsae cro avec 10-12 inch -90 2.25 
‘ PINGyePOU ler Osains <is/. >< e,0 dres) oka 10-12 inch -90 2.25 
GLOBE ARBORVITAE 3 to 4 ft. This is the Woodward variety, eae Scotch 2. eee ee essen eee es 10-12 es by hee 
best of the globe-shaped arborvitae because it requires little or no Sooke Black Hill ..-.....ee0--s eu ee 135 350 
trimming to keep it in shape. Its dark green foliage holds its color Siruce. eecrade Blue .........- 1 “12 inch os 180 
all winter, brightening as the new growth appears in the spring. Valuable Pane NOTWAY bees eee cece sates oe ncn 8 3°40 
in foundation plantings, to mark garden corners and at entrances where a vain Sead etter ete eee es 10-12 inch 1.40 Pe 
degree of formality is desirable. Hardy in Zone 2. ; ew, Upright ...............6... 10-12 inch 1.40 3. 
rapidly. Easily kept at a desired height by trimming. A popular variety for hedges 
for which they should be set about 18 inches apart. Hardy in Zone 2, 
FIRS 
BALSAM FIR To 80 ft. The fragrant Balsams of the north woods are the most 
popular Christmas trees, bringing the best prices on the market. Since they grow 
rapidly, a small planting will provide a continuous supply of Christmas trees for home 
use for several years and a larger planting will prove profitable commercially. Grows 
best in a fairly moist location. Makes the best outdoor, permanent Christmas trees. 
Hardy in Zone 3. : 
JUNIPERS 
The dry-land evergreens. In seasons of drouth and intense heat, Junipers come through 
unharmed while other evergreens are severely damaged or killed outright. Junipers are popular for 
ornamental planting and grow readily. We offer here a useful choice of types. 
IRISH JUNIPER 8 ft. An exclamation point (!) of blue-green foliage admired as 
an accent in foundation plantings and in formal ee ae zo 
gardens. Does best in regions of mild winters See ee ; 
with light snows. Hardy in Zone 38. 3 ie a ae ae 
. PYRAMIDAL ARBORVITAE To 20 ft. One of the best accent plants to use next 
to the house and in boundary or background plantings. - Slimmer and more compact 
than American Arborvitae, it is brighter green both summer and winter and it grows 
PFITZER JUNIPER 4 ft., often spreading to 
8 ft. wide. The most useful of all evergreens. 
Grows in sun or semi-shade, on windy corners 
where other evergreens would be winter-killed and even tol- 
erates the smoke of cities. Its steel-gray foliage has a soft, 
feathery appearance despite its mass. Hardy in Zone 2. 
aes «©6C PLUMY JUNIPER To 1 ft. A low, spreading 
evergreen for carpeting sandy or rocky slopes, to 
use in rock gardens and for planting in the foreground of 
taller evergreens. and shrubs. Its soft feathery foliage is 
grayish green in summer turning in fall to a gay purple hue 
which enlivens the winter landscape. It tolerates some shade 
and the smoke of cities. Hardy in Zone 2. 
RED CEDAR (Virginiana Juniper) 25 ft. A pointed, 
pyramidal tree to be used for accents in shrub borders, 
foundation plantings and for specimens. The foliage 
varies from light to dark green with a blue-gray tinge. 
Clusters of blue berries adorn it in the fall. Because 
it thrives in poor soil and is easy to grow, it is popu- 
lar everywhere and particularly useful in cemeteries where the - 
soil is sandy. Hardy in Zone 2. 
EVERGREEN SEEDLING COLLECTION 
2-Yr., 3 to 6” size. 
5 Colorado Blue Spruce 
10 Arborvitae, American 
10 Ponderosa Pine 
All 25 Evergreens only $1.65 
Colorado Blue Spruce 
Figures after the name of 
each variety indicate its 
height when fully grown. 
TRANSPLANTED EVERGREEN COLLECTION 
3 to 6-Yr. Old Transplants, 6 to 10” Size. 
2 Colorado Blue Spruce : 2 Red Cedar 
2 Arborvitae, American 2 Black Hills Spruce 
2 Norway Spruce 
All 10 Transplants only $2.25 
BARGAINS In Evergreen Seedlings - 
For a small investment you can, in a few years, develop a paying crop of Christmas Trees. 
You can also greatly increase the appearance and value of your property by planting hedges 
and windbreaks of Evergreens. Plant a few of them in the garden and grow them a few years 
| before setting in a foundation planting. Planting instructions with each order. 
IMPORTANT—READ BEFORE ORDERING 
Because of our low prices on Evergreen Seedlings we cannot accept orders for quantities other 
than listed. If you want 25 of one variety and 25 of another, order each variety at the 25 rate. 
No less than 10 of a variety sold. These Seedling Evergreens can be shipped from Sept. 1st 
until late May, and delivered prepaid at the following prices: ‘ 
Variety Size Per {0 Per25 Per {100 Per 500 
VALHOFVItaG,; -AMerical 'sc..k sano. ce ee 2 yr. 8-6 in. SIL 25 $2.25 -$7.00 $24.00 
Fe Balsamy i. \8h. gine dae toe ee 2 yr. 3-6 in. 1.25 2:20 7.00 24.60 
Juniper, Virginiana (Red Cedar)............ 2 yr. 3-6 in. 1.70 3.35 8.50 30.00 
BNC MIST fsa lose Dos Say cate eae ee He 2 yr. 3-6 in, 1.70 a.30 8.50 30.00 
VPinds Ponderdsa et. VITO. .c ae ce te 2 yr. 3-6 in 1.25 2-25 7.00 24.00 
Piles Scotchen ats o cunda Woe eae ‘2 yr. 3-6 in 1.70 Sah) 8.50 30.00 
SPLULE: BIGChk UL 1. Fe. oo me eee ane 2 yr. 3-6 in 1225 2.25 7.00 24.00 
Spruce, Colorado Bludi:. 450). ae ete oe 2 yr. 3-6 in 1.75 3.50 8.75 32.00 
Spraces “Norwaw ). sfwhiss sate eet 2 yr. 3-6 in 1.25 2:25 7.00 24.00 
: Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
72 GALESBURG, MICH. 
Order only at rate given. 
‘soil, it is in great demand for cemetery plantings. Hardy in Zone 
Our hardy Evergreens are grown in Northern Wisconsin and ship 
by parcel post direct from our Wisconsin growing station. We pay the 
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PRM ron of foundation plantings and beside: step ; 
pact and symmetrical, retaining its green e 
the winter. Enlivened in spring by myriads of little white ' 
Tolerates light shade if well fertilized, Because it grows well in 
PONDEROSA PINE 50-60 ft. Used in backgr 
screen plantings ; makes a strong, massive speci 
the lawn. Its rich green needles are long and 
Rapid in growth. Especially effective whe interp 
with spruces and firs. Hardy in Zone 4. 3 
SCOTCH PINE 50 ft. A big, broad-shouldered ey. 
green resisting wind, drouth and cold and thriv g 
poor soils. Of rapid growth while young, it is on 
the best evergreens for very exposed locations. Its 
regular branching produces a picturesque effect. I 
in Zone 2. : 
SPRUCES 
BLACK HILLS SPRUCE 25-50 ft. Compact and 
metrical with bright green foliage. A favorite for 
mens and in screen and background plantings. 
in Zone 2. 4) eee 
COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE 25-30 ft. (See photo.) aay 
; some specimen standing alone, it is even better displayed 
accent in boundary plantings or screens and in groups 0: 
i: five trees. Hardy, symmetrical and easily grown. 
steel-blue foliage. Our transplants are color-selected. — 
in Zone 2. 
NORWAY SPRUCE 80-100 ft. A hardy, rugged, 
pendable, fast-growing evergreen popular for wind 
hedges and reforestation. Frequently planted 
Christmas trees. Grows well almest everywher 
in the far South. Hardy in Zone 2. aes Oe 
YEWS 
The Yews are characterized by rich, dark green foliage throug 
the year except for a period each spring when the bright gree 
growth affords a pleasing change. On mature plants scarlet t 
appear in summer. Yews are hardy, slow-growing and thrive 
shade than other evergreens. They may be allowed to grow n 
or can be kept closely pruned, making them useful for fo I 
plantings and for hedges of low to medium height. Yews are the best 
permanent hedge material for year ‘round beauty. Sis 
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. 4 makes a massive shrub as broad as it is high 
be kept trimmed to a smaller size. Often called “‘the Boxw 
the North.” Hardy in Zone 4. ; 
SPREADING YEW 4-6 ft. A spreading for 
UPRIGHT YEW To 12 ft. A conical form, 
at the base and tapering evenly to the top. This 
best variety for hedges, in which the plants are 
to 24 inches apart. By all means the outstanding | 
for ornamental planting. Hardy in Zone 4. a. 
