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Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodora) 
CEDAR + Cedrus 
MOUNT ATLAS CEDAR. Cedrus atlan- 
tica. One of the most graceful evergreens, 
best as a specimen. Dark green foliage; 
pyramidal form. 
DEODAR CEDAR. C. deodara. Especially 
useful for specimen planting, where its 
color and drooping branches contrast with 
the upright, dark-foliaged evergreens. 
CHAMAECY PARIS - Retinospora 
PLUME RETINOSPORA. Chamaecyparis 
pisifera plumosa. Soft, feathery foliage, 
bluish green above and silvery beneath. A 
dense cone of fine texture, growing 35 to 
AQ feet tall. Stands shearing well and may 
be kept trimmed to any size. Makes a fine 
specimen or hedge. See color on page 17. 
MOSS RETINOSPORA. C. pisifera squar- 
rosa veitchi. The foliage has a bluish 
gray color, quite distinctive in evergreen 
plantings. It should be given careful at- 
tention until well established. See color 
on page 16. 
CUNNINGHAMIA 
CHINA FIR. Cunninghamia lanceolata. 
A large evergreen useful in background 
plantings, where its form sets off the lower 
specimens. Rapid grower, often reaching a 
height of 35 feet. 
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CUPRESSUS . Cypress 
ITALIAN CYPRESS. Cupressus semper- 
virens. A tall, slender tree Jik2 a narrow 
green column. Valuable in landscape plant- 
ings. Grows to 25 to 30 feet high. 
JUNIPER . Juniperus 
PFITZER’S JUNIPER. Juniperus chi- 
nensis pfitzeriana. Green foliage slightly 
tinged with blue. Extensively used in 
foundation plantings, for it rapidly makes 
a low, bushy growth. Very robust and is 
easily trimmed. Specimens sometimes 
reach 20 feet in diameter. Ideal for many 
uses, for it stands both shade and full sun. 
See color on page 16. 
IRISH JUNIPER. J. communis hiber- 
nica. A slender, upright-growing variety 
with distinctive bluish green foliage. It 
survives cold weather in southern sections, 
but in the Carolinas and farther north it 
should be protected from severe winds. See 
color on page 17. 
SPINY GREEK JUNIPER. J. excelsa 
stricta. Because of its conical habit, its 
dense bluish green foliage, and its slow 
growth, this ts one of the finest ornamental 
Junipers. It has especial value in rock- 
garden work and low foundation plantings. 
Smaller sizes are useful in window boxes. 
China Fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata) 
