PONTIAC NURSERIES, ROMEO, MICHIGAN 
Pontiaes Famous EVERGREENS 
Pontiac’s Evergreens, as the name indicates, are truly famous throughout the country for their exquisite beauty, hardiness and 
adaptability. New uses for them are being discovered every year. They lend their attractiveness and value to the small home as 
effectively as they beautify the large estate. 
Specializing over a period of many years in the growing of specimen evergreens, we offer a large and most complete selection. 
Pontiac’s Famous Evergreens are adapted to practically every home beautification need. An unusually wide choice is offered in 
form, color and texture of the foliage. Our assistance in arranging your planting plans is freely available. 
Each variety is described from the standpoint of its habits. As to height, we have adopted the following broad classification, 
which will give a fair idea of the comparative size of species listed: 
Sm.—Trees commonly less than 10 feet at maturity Med.—Trees usually from 10 to 50 feet at maturity 
Lg.—Trees usually growing to a height of 50 feet or more at maturity 
ABIES (Fir) 
Balsamea (Balsam Fir). Lg. The fragrant Christmas Tree of the North woods. A good symmetrical tree that will grow on wet 
ground or on the better soils. 
Concolor (White Silver Fir). Lg. The showiest of the Firs. A beautiful picturesque species 
from Colorado with long, thick needles, varying from a light green to a soft blue. The 
branches which are arranged in horizontal whorls, 
are retained to the ground even when tree gets old- 
er; good; specimen tree for lawn or for color con- 
trasts in groups of trees of darker colors. 
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Abies ee (White Fir) 
JUNIPERUS (Juniper) 
The Junipers form one of the most important 
groups of evergreens for landscape planting. The 
Pyramidal and Upright forms make beautiful spec- 
imens for entrance and group plantings, where 
you need an architectural emphasis. The spreading 
forms are very good for foundation plantings and 
R E T | i 0 S P 0 R A edgings for the taller trees. The Prostrate forms are 
used for ground covers and rock gardens. As a fam- 
CHAMAECYPARIS (Cypress) ily they are effective in all landscape plantings be- 
ae ; : , ause of their variation i E : ints. 
Pisifera (Sawara Cypress). Med. Fine feathery foliage. Branches glaucous under-  “@US© * an chee ie d se ie rae hee 
neath. A beautiful evergreen, loosely pyramidal in shape and quick grower. Sapo ace ae sine @ aia a ye - es = 
Pisifera aurea (Golden Sawara Cypress). Med. Brilliantly golden throughout the SUPMY focation. Lo well in all the sandy and drier 
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season. One of the most desirable and widely known evergreens. — : soils of the state. 
Pisifera filifera (Thread Retinospora). Med. Strikingly stringlike. Bright green foli- Chimensis (Chinese Juniper). Sm. A very hardy 
age drooping in long filaments; graceful, pyramidal habit; worthy of its popularity. Cedar. An upright grower with bluish green 
Pisifera plumosa (P/ume Cypress or Retinospora). Med. Slender, erect branches of 
feathery appearance. Bright green foliage. z i F ‘ 
2 Pisifera plumosa aurea (Golden Plume Cypress or Retinospora). Med. Similar to Chinensis colummaris. Sm. A slender tapering 
Retinospora plumosa above with yellow foliage. spire. Soft green foliage. Rapid growing. 
foliage. 
