PONTIAC NURSERIES, ROMEO, MICHIGAN 
JUNIPERUS (Juniper)—Continued 
Chinensis mascula (Upright Chinese Juniper). Med. Gray- 
ish-green foliage. Narrow, upright growth. 
Chinensis pfitzeriana (P/fitzer's Juniper). Sm. The finest of 
all evergreens for foundation and border plantings. Its great 
popularity is due to the fact that it adapts itself to a great 
variety of soils and is one of the few evergreens that will 
tolerate some shade. As to appearance, it is very graceful, 
because of its low, irregular form which appeals to most 
lovers of evergreens. Color is dark green with a grayish 
overcast. Grows 2 or 3 feet high and up to 8 to 12 feet in 
diameter, although here, like with all the other Junipers, 
it can be sheared once a year and kept to any size desired. 
It is ideal for foundation planting, foreground of evergreen 
groups or rockeries. 
Chinensis sargenti (Sargent Juniper). Sm. Foliage is bright 
green when it first comes out, changing to a bluish cast as 
the season advances. It only grows a few inches tall and 
makes a mat 8 to 10 feet across when fully developed. An 
extremely hardy type which will do well in poor soil. 
Communis depressa (Prostrate Juniper). Sm. A dwarf 
Juniper of close-knit, bushy growth. Foliage is brownish 
green, resembling in general appearance Juniperus Commu- 
nis, but is of more spreading habit of growth. Valuable for 
rock planting. 
Communis depressa plumosa (Andorra Juniper). Sm. A 
new, low-growing spreading dwarf evergreen of most dis- 
tinctive color and graceful form, a beautiful silvery green in 
the Spring, turning to a silvery purple or pinkish shade in 
the Fall; it grows about 15 to 18 in. tall and has a spread of 
5 or 6 ft. when fully developed. Stands pruning. 
Communis hibernica (/7ish Juniper)- 
Med. A distinctive and beautiful 
variety of dense, conical outline, 
resembling a pillar of green. 
Elegantissima (Goldtip Red Cedar). 
Med. Goldtip Redcedar never fails to 
bring forth an exclamation of delight 
from anyone who views it for the 
first time. It comes out in Spring 
with rich cream colored tips which 
gradually darken during the Summer 
and Fall until it becomes almost the 
color of old gold. When small it forms 
a rather irregular spreading tree, but 
has a tendency to gradually take on 
a pyramidal habit. The branches 
have a slightly drooping tendency. 
Excelsa stricta (Spiny Greek Juniper). 
Sm. This variety has a fine, bluish 
color and grows very conical, taper- 
ing from the ground to a sharp 
point at the top. Its growth is 
very compact and very slow, which 
makes it an ideal plant for founda- 
tion and rock garden planting. 
Horizontalis (Creeping Juniper). Dense 
shrub with grayish-green foliage; good 
groundcover or rock garden plant. 
Juniperus Squamata Meyeri 
Horizontalis glauca (douglasi) (Waukegan 
Juniper). Sm. Handsome, steely-blue foliage. 
Striking in Winter when foliage has purplish 
tinge. 
Japonica (Japanese Juniper). Sm. It isa plant 
with wide spreading creeping stems, blue-green. 
It has sharply pointed leaves marked on the 
upper surface by two white lines. It is per- 
fectly hardy. Very old plants will reach 6 to 8 
ft. in diameter with a height of only 8 to 12 in. 
However, it may be permanently kept small 
by occasional trimming, making it an ideal sub- 
ject for hanging over rocks, for terraces and 
low beds of various kinds. It is exceptionally 
robust and a strong, rugged grower. It thrives 
in full sun and is one of the few Junipers that 
will also stand considerable shade. 
Sabina (Savin Juniper). Sm. Of dwarf, spread- 
ing¢growth. Hardy and thrives well on poor 
soil; a favorite’for rockwork. 
Mugho Pine 
Sabina Von Ehron (Von Ehron Juniper). Sm. A 
horticultural variety of Savin Juniper of ex- 
tremely rapid growth; heavily clothed branches 
with dark green needles. Bears both juvenile 
and adult foliage. Considered by many as a 
big improvement over the native type. 
Sabina tamariscifolia. Sm. Another low, 
creeping variety, branches trailing along ground, 
where it forms a perfect compact mat of light, 
green color; useful for banks and _ rockeries. 
Scopulorum (Silver Juniper). Med. Native of Col- 
orado; trees area silvery color, of irregular, up- 
right growth, fine foliage; retains inner foliage. 
Virginiama (Red Cedar). 
Scotch Pine 
Squamata meyeri (Meyer's Juniper). Sm. This isa 
new introduction of unusual merit. It was found 
in China. The leaves are pointed, prickly, and 
of bright, shining blue color, often appearing to 
be of various colors when viewed from different 
angles. The form is irregular and habit spread- 
ing. It makes an ideal plant for a rock garden or 
pool, or for mixing among Pfitzer’s Junipers 
planted in masses. 
Med. Probably the best 
known species of this whole family. The Red 
Cedar is native throughout Wisconsin and the 
entire Northwest. It does well in dry and exposed 
locations, and is admirably adapted to windbreak 
planting, being especially valuable in mixed 
plantings. 
Virginiana cannarti (Cannart Juniper). Med. One 
of the leading varieties of Junipers, having a rich 
green, tufted foliage. It holds its color throughout 
Winter; irregular, upright grower which if trimmed 
can be made very compact and dense and kept at 
any size wanted. Some trees bear a heavy crop of 
blue and silver colored Juniper berries (which 
hang well into Fall and are relished by some birds). 
Virginiana glauca (Silver Red Cedar). Med. Narrow 
upright growth. Silvery, blue-gray foliage. 
Virginiana keteleeri (Kefelzeri Red Cedar). Med. 
Compact, formal, narrow pyramidal growth. Gray- 
green, fine foliage, rather unusual, very desirable. 
