Ww CONIFEROUS | 
The coniferous evergreens all have either needle-like or scale-like leaves, and most all 
have cones for fruits, except Junipers and Yews which bear berries. All forms and 
shapes are available from low spreading Junipers, formal little Arborvitaes, through 
medium sized shrubs to very large trees. They are a hardy lot, thriving from the 
mountains through the warm valleys to the sea coast. 
Coniferous Evergreens vary in price from $1.25 up, depending on the variety and size selected. 
Larger sizes are priced from $3.75 up. 
STATELY CEDARS 
Cedrus deodara, Indian Cedar. Widely planted 
in California for its magnificent shape and 
light green foliage. Also used as living Christ- 
mas Tree, for avenue planting, or specimens. 
CALIFORNIA INCENSE CEDAR 
Libocedrus decurrens. This native of the Pa- 
cific Coast is of vigorous growth with foliage 
similar to Arborvitae. Especially suited as an 
accent plant because of its pyramidal form. 
LAWSON CYPRESS 
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana alumi. Dense grow- 
ing blue form. Suitable for accents in the 
foundation planting. 
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MONTEREY PINE 
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ellwoodi. Slow and 
dense growing. One of the finest evergreen 
shrubs. Always neat in appearance. The soft 
blue-green foliage is attractive the year 
around. 
Chamaecyparis obtusa (Dwarf Hinoki Cy- 
press). Low, globular, with dense overlapping 
fronds of soft, deep green. Very slow growing. 
Best for accent in foundation or garden. 
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana nidiformis (Birds- 
nest Cypress). The low spreading habit gave 
this unusual cypress its name. Very charm- 
ing. Just right for foreground planting. 
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana stewarti (Golden 
Lawson Cypress). A dense, symmetrical, py- 
ramidal tree that keeps its golden-hued color ‘ 
well in all seasons. Covered with lustrous, rich CYPRESS 
foliage right down to the ground. Cupressus arizonica (Arizona Cypress). Nar- 
row pyramidal tree with blue green foliage. 
Makes a fine windbreak or specimen. 
Cupressus Forbesi (Forbes Cypress). A substi- 
tute for Monterey Cypress for hedge planting. 
Introduced because of its resistance to the 
fatal cypress fungus. It is identical to the 
Monterey Cypress in growth and appearance. 
Available in flats for hedge planting. 
CALIFORNIA INCENSE CEDAR 
Cupressus macrocarpa (Monterey Cypress). ‘ 
Most popular cypress in California as a hedge 
or windbreak. Very picturesque when wind 
blows its long-reaching branches clothed in 
ei) deep green foliage. Stands shearing very well. « 
Cupressus sempervirens (Italian Cypress). Tall 
slender spires of deep green invaluable for ac- 
cent planting or along private driveways. Nar- 
row compact type grown from cuttings only. 
SPRUCE 
Picea excelsa (Norway Spruce). One of the 
best types for “Living Christmas” trees, espe- 
cialy as a lawn specimen. Very symmetrical 
dark, rich foliage. Moderate growth. 
Picea pungens (Colorado Spruce). Stiffer in 
appearance and much slower growing than 
as . a others. Makes an excellent outdoor Christmas 
TAMARIX JUNIPER LAWSON CYPRESS tree or small specimen. 
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