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LIBOCEDRUS DECURRENS | PINUS 
(California Arborvite) 
20 to 24 inches, $1; 36 to 40 inches, $1.50. 
A magnificent and rapid-growing tree; foliage in | Abies excelsa (Norway Sprice) A papel qe 
f eas N | cies, extensively cultivated in the Northern sections of 
orm of fans. 50 to 75 feet. : } : 
the continent, but succeeding only to a moderate ex- 
tent at the South. It is well suited to the mountain 
districts. 15- to 18-inch plants, 25 cts. each, $2 for 
10; larger sizes, 50 cts. to $i. 
Abies pectinata (European Silver Fir). A fine tree 
| with spreading, horizontal branches and broad silvery 
| foliage. 1o- to 12-inch plants, 25 cts. each, $2 for 
10; 15 to 18 inches, 50 cts. each, $4 for 10. 
Pinus strobus excelsa (Bhotan Pine). Resembles 
the white pine, but with much longer and more glau- 
| cous leaves, and of a much more graceful habit. It 
is known in India as “ Drooping Fir.” 50 cts. 
| (Pine Family) 
| RETINOSPORA 
(Japan Cypress) 
15 to 18 inches, 50 cents each, $4 for 10, Larger 
specimen plants in proportion. 
A valuable genus of small trees or shrubs from 
Japan; very hardy and desirable for small gardens or 
cemetery lots. All of our Retinosporas have been 
sheared and are very handsome. 
Obtusa nana. Exceedingly dwarf, with distinct 
foliage. 
Pisifera, or Pea-Fruited. Of dwarf growth, with 
slender branches and sharp-pointed glaucous leaves. 
Pisifera aurea. With foliage tipped yellow. A 
beautiful variety. 
| Plumosa, or Plume-Like. A rapid-growing variety, 
| with exquisite foliage and slender branches; very 
| handsome. Height, ro to 12 feet. 
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PODOCARPUS KORAENSIS. 
| Plumosa Argentea. Of dwarf, compact growth. 
PODOCARPUS Foliage tipped with light yellow. 
(Japan Yew) Plumosa aurea. Similar to Plumosa, but foliage 
$ i tipped with gold. Height, io to 15 feet. 
Japonica. A medium-sized tree of compact and 
rather bushy habit. Leaves broad, dark green. Squarrosa Sieboldii. Dwarf and compact; foliage 
Height, 10 to 15 feet. 25 cts. each, $2 for 10; larger, bluish green, changing to purplish green in winter, 
12 to 15 inches, 50 cts. each, $4 for 10. Height, 3 to 4 feet. 
Koraensis. Of bushy habit; foliage narrow, dark Squarrosa Veitchii. Rapid grower; foliage light 
green. A valuable variety. Height, 6 to 8 feet. | bluish green, very handsome; one of the best of the 
so cts. each, $4 for 10. genus. Height, 15 to 25 feet. 
Ghe Propagation of Plants 
By Andrew S. Fuller. Illustrated with numerous engravings. An eminently practical and useful work, 
describing the process of hybridizing and crossing, and also the many different: modes by which cultivated 
plants may be propagated and multiplied. Cloth, 12mo. $1.50. 
The Nut Culturist 
By Andrew S. Fuller. A treatise on the propagation, planting and cultivation of nut-bearing trees and 
shrubs adapted to the climate of the United States, with the scientific and common names of the fruits known 
in commerce as edible or otherwise useful nuts. Intended to aid the farmer to increase his income without 
adding to his expenses or labor. Cloth, 12mo. $1.50. 
Small Fruit Culturist 
By Andrew S. Fuller. Rewritten, enlarged, and brought fully up to the present time. The book covers 
the whole ground of propagating small fruits, their culture, varieties, packing for market, etc. It is very 
finely and thoroughly illustrated, and makes an admirable companion to “The Grape Culturist.” Cloth, 
12mo. $1.50. 
