READ ABOUT SIZE OF WARDS EVERGREENS ON PAGE 17—PICTURES ON THESE TWO PAGES SHOW TREES AT MATURITY 
(a) ae (F) Junipers. These are the most useful of all evergreens for plant- 
ing around homes or on small grounds. The taller types 
listed below are fine on each side of a doorway or to give height to a’ 
group. The lower growing varieties are excellent for foreground use or 
under low windows. Withstand severe cold, extreme heat and exposure 
to wind and sun. Prefer open, sunny locaton and a light soil. Hardy in 
all zones unless otherwise indicated. Plant in spring or fall. 
(A) IntsuH Juniper (Juniperus communis hibernica).‘Medium growth— 
usually 6 to 8 ft. Handsome spire-like form with attractive glossy blue- 
green foliage. Particularly good for framing doorways or formal plant- 
ings. Good accent tree. Somewhat tender in severe climates and should 
be protected from snow damage and from heavy wind. 
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(B) Spiny Greek Juniper (Juniperus excelsa stricta). Medium growth— 
grows 4 to 5 ft. Broad at the bottom, tapering to point at the top. Erect 
branches. Beautiful blue-green foliage—spiny with sharp points. Slow 
growing but makes an extremely dense growth in a formal shape that 
is valuable in landscape planting. Good rock garden or accent plant. 
May be kept low by trimming to desired height. 
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(C) Savin Junirer (Juniperus sabina). Low growing—usually about 3 to 
4 ft. Semi-upright with spreading vase shape. Horizontal branches with 
dense, dark green foliage. Vigorous grower— ‘even in smoky cities. 
Good low foundation plant. For zones 1 through 6. 
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(D) Prirzer JuniPER (Juniperus chinensis pfitzeriana). Low growth 
about 3 ft. Spreads to about 6 ft. Frosty gray-green foliage. Long grace- 
ful irregular branches. One of the fastest growing, most spectacular 
evergreens. One of the most important of all evergreens for foundation 
planting. This variety is particularly useful because it will thrive in sun 
or part shade. Popular for foreground in group planting. Will stand 
crowding and the smoke and dust of cities. Easy to trim. 
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(E) Creepine JunIPEeR (Juniperus horizontalis). Low growing—grows 8 to 
10 in. high. Spreads to about 4 ft. Long branches radiate from the plant 
and creep along the ground. Blue-green foliage. Makes an ideal ever- 
green for terrace planting and to help hold a steep bank. Will also 
trail down low walls. Thrives even in sandy soil. Extra hardy. 
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SILVER JUNIPER (F) and Cypress............0200000000. Not AVAILABLE 
Yew Foliage 
: (w) MucGuo PINe (Pinus mugo mughus). Usually grows 2 to 3 ft. Spreads. to a 
Cypress Foliage 
should be kept simple in color and line, with not more than two or thred different oe 
textures and forms. It should be used to frame the house and to unite it wit 
rest of the garden. In planning your foundation group, choose one or two hig 
points. Accent the doorway with tall, narrow evergreens. Balance these 
shrubby masses at the corners. Note witets you must keep your planting low to 
get light to basement or other low windows. Evergreens may frame the v 
from the house windows, but never hide it. Use some low plants to get variety — 
of mass. Don’t let your plantings consist of a line of jigsaw peaks—keep thx 
a softened line that gradually meets the lawn. At least once on every buildin 
face, let the foundation show through to retain the feeling of- eee: bee at eft 
and at bottom of opposite page for examples. Plant in spring or fall. ; : 
DOORWAY PLANTING—3 Trees for ve 70 
These group plantings save you money and varieties in thant are selecte ‘to 
make good groups that will enhance the general appearance of your. home. 
91 GC 7249—Doorway PLANTING. Includes 1 each of Irish Juniper, Pfitzer faite 
and Mugho Pine. A tall variety to frame the door, and two low ones for the fore 
ground. A beautiful combination of blue green: and deep green foliage. Descri} 
varieties to plant around it, or in other places in the folinclatiaes seins mai BAe, 
scriptions and sizes are the same as below. Shipped Prepaid...All 3 Trees $6.50 
(6) (H) () (Q) ARBORVITAE is well known for its erect branches and sprays of flat 
lacy foliage. A favorite for accent planting—stands trimming well. 
Needs full sun, good moisture. Hardy where sheltered from winds. Do not do well A Tite 
in smoky or dusty areas. May be planted in spring or fall.  -- Seek ee eee 
(G) GotpeN ARBORVITAE, BERCKMANN’S (Thuja orientalis aurea nana). Medium 
growing—usually grows to 6 ft. Bright green compact foliage shading to ri 
golden colored tips in summer. Retains shape without pruning. Adds a touch of 
unusual color to your evergreen planting. Useful as tall. accent. in doorwar 
planting. Excellent in formal group. Not for severe climates. 
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(H) PyramipaL ArsorviTae (Thuja occidentalis pyramidalis). Tall growing 
about 25 ft. Dark green foliage. Foliage is so compact the tree seems to have solid 
center. Grows in perfect pyramidal shape and doesn’t require pruning. How- 
ever, this tree may be trimmed and kept to any height. Fast growing, makes a 
good size tree in a relatively short-time. Beautiful tall accent in landscape oe - 
ing. Rarely more than 2 ft. in diameter. 
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(J) GLope ARBORVITAE (Thuja occidentalis globosa). Usually grows 3 to 5 ft. A 
tractive natural globe shape. Closely packed erect branches and sprays of fla 
tened foliage. Can be trimmed to almost any size. Excellent in foundation or corner 
planting. Hardy where sheltered from heavy winds. 
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(K) (0 (t) YEws. (Often called Taxus). These are among the most enue ef 
evergreens for home planting. Beautifyl dense foliage is flat, waxy, and 
glossy; and is rich, deep green in color. Easy to trim. May be pruned to any. 
form. Thrive in almost any soil or location. Will grow in sun, in partial shade or 
even in dense shade or in the shade of taller trees. Plant in spring or hae! 
(K) SPREADING YEW. (Taxus cuspidata). Usually grows to 3 ft. gaa spreads to 10 
ft. if not trimmed. Thrives even in rocky soil. Hardy all zones. 
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(L) Hicxs Yew (Taxus media). Tall growing —grows to about 10 ft. Branches point 
upward in columnar form. If trimmed when young it may be trained to a very 
narrow form. Resistant to heat and drought..Hardy. zones 1 through 8... 
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3 ft. Compact ball of long stiff dark green needles. In spring,’new growth looks 
like little candles. Does well in almost any soil. Will grow in. partial shade, F 
for foundation or walk planting. One of the most outstanding low Growing, eve 
greens. Hardy in Zones 1 through 8. Plant in spring or fall. 
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Arborvitae Foliage 
