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YEW — (TAXUS) 
Several members of the Yew family comprise the “ar- 
istocrats” of medium, dwarf and pygmy types of evergreen. 
Handsome, hardy and a variety of types lend themselves to 
unusual landscape effects. Colors range in rich dark greens. 
most varieties maintain this positive color year round. Yews 
thrive in shade and tolerate extreme ranges of moisture. Every 
home deserves the liberal use of Yews. Thrives in shade or sun. 
CAPITATA YEW — (TAXUS cuspidata capitata) Pyramidal, 
excellent for accents at foundations, also for 
hedging, and entrance plantings. 
Each 5 to 25 Each 5 to 25 
2 feet 14.00 13.50 3° teet' 22.50 - 22.00 
2¥2 feet 16.00 15.50 3%. feet 30.00 29.50 
BREVIFOLIA YEW — (TAXUS cuspidata nana) Dwarf, 
compact with occasional dense arm-like bran- 
ches, very dark green foliage, excellent tor 
dwarf hedges. The slowest growing of the 
Yews. 
15 inch 10.00 9.50 
18 inch 12.50 £12.00 
CUSPIDATA — SPREADING YEW — (TAXUS cuspidata) Lar- 
ger form, kept within bounds by pruning. 
Bright medium green color, and medium grow- 
ing. 15 inch 8.00 7.50 
18 inch 10.00 9.50 
2 feet 12.00 11.50 
HICKSI — (TAXUS hicksi) Columnar, rich glossy dark green, 
resists extremes of heat and drought, can be 
sheared, fine for hedges. 
15 inch 6.00 9.00 
1% feet 7.00 6.50 
22 feet 13.00 12.50 
BROWNI — (TAXUS Browni) Broad pyramid, semi-dwarf with 
dark green foliage 
15 inch 6.00 5.50 
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