CONIFEROUS EVERGREENS, Continued 
CALIFORNIA INCENSE CEDAR 
LIBROCEDRUS DECURRENS. This native of 
the Pacific Coast is of vigorous growth with 
foliage similar to Arborvitae. Since it re- 
tains its pyramidal form in maturity it is 
especially suited as an accent tree or 
Christmas tree. 
COMPACT SPRUCE 
PICEA ABIES (Norway Spruce). One of the 
best type for ‘Living Christmas’’ trees, es- 
pecially as lawn specimen. Growth very 
symmetrical, opening enough to decorate 
with lights. Dark, rich foliage. Moderate 
growth. Green foliage. 
PICEA PUNGENS GLAUCA (Colorado Blue 
Spruce). Stiffer in appearance and much 
slower growing than others. Makes an ex- 
cellent outdoor Christmas tree or small 
specimen. Slow growing. Blue foliage. 
PINE TREES 
PINUS CANARIENSIS (Canary Island Pine) . 
Narrow symmetrical tree with horizontal 
branches evenly spaced in whorls about the 
straight trunk. Long needles, large tufts. 
One of the best for California. 
PINUS HALEPENSIS (Aleppo Pine). Dense, 
spreading tree with short dense needles. 
Widely planted and thriving on neglect. 
PINUS MUGHO MUGHUS (Mugho Pine). 
Grows to 4 feet. Branches are upright, 
dense and spreading. Very useful in foun- 
dation planting and rock gardens. Very 
slow grower. Hardy. Good tub specimen. 
PINUS PINEA (Italian Stone Pine). This 
pine, native to the Mediterranean region, 
grows 30 to 70 feet high, has needles in 
pairs only, and the tree forms a parasol- 
like crown when old. 
PINUS RADIATA (Monterey Pine). For tall 
wind-breaks and screen plantings this rapid 
growing pine is just right. It is picturesque 
in growth and has pleasing deep green fo- 
liage. Gal. $1.25, 5 Gal. $4.00. 
Pinus Radiata, Monterey Pine 
THUJA ELLWANGERIANA 
THUJA PYRAMIDALIS 
THUJA WOODWARDI 
Podocarpus 
PODOCARPUS 
PODOCARPUS ELONGATUS (Fern Pine). 
Plumes of fluffy light green foliage clothe 
this excellent evergreen shrub. Withstands 
sun or shade. If used as a specimen tree 
will develop into a round headed low tree. 
CALIFORNIA BIG TREE 
SEQUOIA GIGANTEA (California Big Tree). 
One of the finest western native conifers. 
Although they represent the tallest trees in 
existence they are among the best for spec- 
imen planting and other uses where tall, 
narrow columnar trees are desired. Excep- 
tionally symmetrical, with pleasing soft 
green foliage. Gal. $1.50, 5 Gal. $4.00 up. 
COAST REDWOOD 
SEQUOIA SEMPERVIRENS (Coast Redwood) . 
Tall, narrow and very graceful with pendu- 
lous branches clothed with two-ranked 
deep green soft needles. Rapid growing. 
Deep red-brown bark. Gal. $1.50, 5 Gal. 
$4.00 up. 
ARBORVITAES 
(Tom Thumb 
Arborvitae) . Dwarf form with distinguish- 
ing abundant needle-like foliage. Useful 
for low-spreading mass planting, boxes, 
groundcovers, under low windows or 
porches. 
(Pyramidal Arbor- 
vitae). The leaves, roughly fan-shaped, 
have a fragrant odor and grow compactly; 
attractive in all stages of life. One of the 
taller varieties. 
(Woodward's Arbor- 
vitae). A dense, dwarf globular form with 
deep green foliage. Excellent for mass 
planting under low windows, porches or in 
planter boxes. Sun or part shade. 
THUJA AUREA NANA (Berckman’s Golden 
Arborvitae). Popular dwarf golden variety. 
Tips of the branches bright golden yellow 
throughout most of the year. Hardy to cold 
and dry conditions. Trim when young to 
retain dwarf habit. 
PLANT A LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE 
THUJA BEVERLEYENSIS (Beverly Hills Ar- 
borvitae) . Tall narrow bright golden yellow 
column. Requires full sun to keep the color. 
Fine as specimen shrub. 
THUJA BONITA (Green Arborvitae). This 
slow growing pyramidal evergreen has 
bright green foliage arranged in plaits 
from top to bottom giving it a dressed up 
appearance. 
THUJA ELEGANTISSIMA (Yellow Column 
Arborvitae). A compact upright form with 
bright yellow coloring in spring. 
THUJA PLICATA STRIBLINGI (Stribling 
Arborvitae). A narrow, columnar type with 
green leaves. Simliar to Italian cypress only 
thicker, coarser textured, and_ lighter 
green. Good accent or tub specimen. 
THUJA UMBRACULIFERA (Umbrella Arbor- 
vitae). A dwarf umbrella shaped form, 
simlar to Woodwardi, only smaller. 
YEWS 
TAXUS BACCATA (English Yew) . Graceful, 
compact tall shrub or small tree with rich 
dark green foliage. Excellent hedge, 
trimmed or informal. 
TAXUS BACCATA AUREA (Golden Yew). 
A form with golden yellow foliage. 
TAXUS BACCATA ERECTA (Erect English 
Yew). An erect and compact small tree or 
tall shrub forming a bush-like plant resem- 
bling the Irish Yew, but with smaller 
leaves. Excellent columnar accent or tub 
specimen. Prefers part shade. 
TAXUS BACCATA FASTIGIATA (Irish 
Yew). Choice narrow columns of deepest 
green foliage. Very neat and compact. Slow 
upright growth makes this one of the best 
permanent accents or tub specimens. Pre- 
fers part shade. 
TAXUS MEDIA HICKSI (Hicks Yew) . Bright, 
dark green foliage, upright in growth with 
ascending branches. 
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