6 EVERGREENS 
PICEA—SPRUCE 
Tall evergreen trees of pyramidal habit 
and continuous trunk. 
Picea pungens; Blue Colorado Spruce. (To 
60 ft.) This tree is undoubtedly the most 
popular ot the evergreens of this type. A 
conical shaped, silver-tipped evergreen with 
symetrical branches of prickly blue needles. 
Often referred to as ‘The Glory of the Coni- 
fers.’ 2-214 ft., $15.00; 214-3 ft., $18.00; 3-314 
ft., $22.00; 312-4 ft., $26.00; 4-5 ft., $30.00. 
P. glauca albertiana Dwarf; Dwarf Al- 
berta White Spruce. (To 5 ft.) A beautiful 
compact type of dwarf Spruce, rarely grow- 
ing more than two inches in a season. One 
of the few Spruces that can be used in land- 
seaping real close to the residence. Should 
be placed to avoid winter suns in Colorado, 
or Slightly protected from same. Highly 
recommended. 2-2% ft., $18.00; 214-3 ft., 
$21.00; 3-312 ft., $25.00. 
PINUS—PINE 
furnishing valu- 
a few 
Large evergreen trees, 
able timber and ornamental trees, 
dwart and compact forms. 
Pinus aristata; Bristlecone Pine. (25 to 30 
ft.) Also called Foxtail Pine. A handsome 
evergreen and very valuable in landscape 
plantings, not having as spreading habit as 
other upright Pines and not as dense in 
foliage, giving a very characteristic effect 
to the tree. The needles exude a resin mak- 
ing a glistening effect to the tree. Highly 
recommended, even though stock is limited. 
3-344 ft., $18.00; 3144-4 ft., $21.00; 4-5 ft., 
$25.00; 5-6 ft., $32.00. 
Blue Colorado Spruce 
Pinus cembroides edulis; Colorado Pin- 
yon Pine. (To 15 ft.) A very hardy species 
of pine. Will grow fine in hot, dry condi- 
tions. Produces an edible nut, which is de- 
licious. Very dark green short needles. Slow 
growing, 214-3 ft., $10.00; 38-31% ft., $12.00; 
3144-4 ft., $14.00; 4-41% ft., $16.00; 4%-5 ft., 
$18.50; 5-6 ft., $21.00. 
P. mugho mughus; Mugho Swiss Pine. (To 
5 ft.) A dense globose form of dwarf pine, 
containing numerous side branches, which 
flare out close to the ground, spreading 
horizontally, then turning upward in a reg- 
ular open growth. Perfect specimens may 
be obtained by pinching off half of the 
growth of each candle about two weeks 
after the new growth reaches around three 
inches, 12-15 in., $7.00; 15-18 in., $10.00; 18- 
24 in., $12.50. 
P. nigra; Austrian Pine. (To 50 ft.) One 
of the very best of the long needled pines. 
Always full and bushy as well as symmetrical. 
Hibhly prized in any landscaping. 314-4 ft., 
$15.00; 4-5 ft., $17.00. 
P. ponderosa; Ponderosa Pine (Western 
Yellow Pine). (To 50 ft.) Probably the 
hardiest of all Pines, withstanding drought 
better than any other evergreen; yet 
adapted to any type soil. Nothing better for 
picturesque groupings or contrast plant- 
ings. 3-4 ft., $12.00; 4-5 ft., $16.00; 5-6 ft., 
$21.00. 
P. sylvestris; Scotch Pine. (To 50 ft.) 
Needles light green in color, though some- 
what shorter than most of the long needled 
pines. Makes rapid growth and very hardy. 
Adaptable to almost any soil. 3-4 ft., $12.00. 
Euonymus kiautschovicus; Spreading Eu- 
onymus (Euonymus patens). (To 4 to 5 ft.) 
An ideal shrub for this climate where used 
in protected areas and hidden from winter 
suns. Should be planted with a north or 
north-east exposure. Classified as broad- 
leaved evergreen; and under favorable con- 
ditions will retain its leaves all winter. Has 
handsome glossy green foliage with creamy- 
white blossoms followed by orange-red 
fruit holding well into the winter. Balled in 
earth and burlapped specimens, 18-24 in., 
$7.50; 2-214 ft., $9.00; 214-3 ft., $11.00. = 
Mahonia aquifolium; Oregongrape. (To 4 
ft.) This is a priceless item for shady con- 
ditions in our Colorado climate. Should 
never be planted where exposed to the Colo- 
rado winter suns, and is one of the few 
items that thrives here in a shady location. 
It is classed among the broad-leafed ever- 
greens, and has holly-like foliage of bright 
glossy green leaves. Blooms in early spring, 
with large clusters of bright golden-yellow 
flowers, followed by miniature blue-black 
berries. Must be balled in earth and bur- 
lapped like an evergreen, and makes beau- 
tiful specimens where trimmed rather heav- 
ily. Highly recommended for proper loca- 
hoa Cet in., $6.00; 15-18 in., $7.00; 18-24 
1N., po.oU, 
Residents of Colorado Be Sure and Add Sales Tax 
