i/- / BEAUTIFUL HOME SURROUNDINGS •4 '•-•yi Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2009 with funding from NCSU Libraries http://www.archive.org/details/beautifulhomesurOOfram 1^^ / 'X BEAUTIFUL HOME SURROUNDINGS It' you would \\-A\v that beauty which is akin to the divine in Nature, it you would have around about you the songs of the birds, the scent of blossoms. — the content and cheer which they brin*s Foundation Planting SINCE bare foundations, sharp angles, and straight lines are the most noticeable features — or rather, faults — of an unplanted home, we will consider this sub- ject first. The purpose in foundation planting is, naturally, to soften and hide the straight, sevei-e, and often unsightl.y, lines and angles, — to bring a pleasing attraction out of the fundamentally conunonplace. To accomplish this is really very simple, and results in vast improvement. But, first, one must bear in mind that it is unadvisable to plant tall growing shrubs under windows. The place for them is between windows. Also that uniformity in planting seldom brings the desired softness or artistry of effect. Fol- lowing are some suggestive sketches which we hope will be of assistance to the reader in visualizing and carrying out these essential points, and others. ^^^^^^^^RR-^^^'-'ii'S nil iniiiii||||||, ii niM^^V,^ _ . J (N^NJ^ ►:s-^'-^'-i" Sketch No. 1 If your window-sills are five feet from the groimd (which is about the general average of height) set out shrubs ultimately attaining four feet, but not over five feet in height. In order that this planting shall not be uniform and, consequently, monotonous, take advantage of the spaces between windows to plant taller shrubs. Sketch No. 1 illustrates this point. FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES— FRAMTNGHAM, MASS. FOUNDATION PLANTING 5 But how i^; one to (lel(M-iiiiii(> precisely witat varieties ol' shrubs attain certain eventual heiiihts'.' Tiiis, of course, is ;in important question. But you will notice that the plants listed as i'or fountlalion plant iui; in (his cataloi;- are arrau.^cd accorditii;- to uUiniate .size to facilitate their selection in properly attending it. .1 double row of i)lants always multiplies the beauty and efl"ecti\-eness of a planting. The best practice is, wherever possible, to stagger the rows, as illustrated in Sketch No. !^. Sketch No. 2 Where the plants are tallest, the beds should be widest. Therefore the ideal planting- plan for a foundation i)lanting such as is suggested in Sketch No. 1 would be as in Sketch No. 3. Sketch No. 3 As will l)e noted, this results in a massing of shrul)s about the corners and m the angles between house proper and porch — a very desirable feature. In reaching this effect, shrubs which attain an ultimate height of not over five feet should be planted three feet apart from center to center; larger shrubs, three and one-half to four feet apart. The larger plants should he next to house with smaller ])lants toward lawn. THE STANDARD O F QUALITY FOR AMERICA" 6 FOUNDATION PLANTING Turning to pages 7 to 11 we find deciduous shrul)s suitable for this purpose grouped according to heights, to bloom (or lack of it) , and the color of blossoms, and the l)looming Sketch No. 4 period. Select the colors and blooming periods that you most prefer. But do not select too many kinds. On a border planting of average size (such as the foregoing sketches represent) ten or twelve varieties make a much better showing than do twenty or thirty. Sketch No. S Following the simple rules we have laid down, side of hou.se should l)e arranged to look about as Sketch No. 4. Of course where the ground slopes away as in Sketch No. 5, taller shrubs can be used under windows, leaving spaces as required for coal window, cellar Ijulkhead, etc. FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES FRAMINGHAM, MASS. Deciduous Flowering and Ornamental Shrubs ' for Foundation Planting To l';u'ilii;it(> choice and lo |)(-iniil llic l)uyer to visualize selection so as to apply the simple fuiulainental rules I'or successful i'ouudaliou plant iuy,' as set forth in the ])re- ceding pages, we have listed all plants in the present classification /zVsi, according to ulti- mate height; second, according to the color of flowers or leaf and fruit effect; third according to common or popular name. The botanical name is always to be found, in italics, following the common name. Varieties marked with dagger (t) are valuable for sea-shore planting. i;ii jii.\ mom of veranda life is easily incriMsiil l)> a loimdaliuii jilanting of small-growing Deciduous Shrubs. Varieties attaining a height of 6 to 8 feet WHITE FLOWERS Pearl Bush Exochonla yramliflora Slender. Very showy in May with its profusion of starry fiowers. I Chinese Privet Ligustrum ibota Spreading. Flowers small but numerous in June and July. Foliage especially pleasing. Prefers partial shade. tMock Orange • PhiUiililphu.'s coronarius Flowers fragrant, creamy-white. Single Pure White Lilac Syrhiga vulgaris Fran Bertha Dammann Hybrid. Fragrant flowers in late May. Single Creamy White Lilac Syringa vulgaris Marie Legraye Hybrid. Fragrant flowers in late May. Double Pure White Lilac Syringa vulqaris Mme. Lemnine Hybrid. Fragrant flowers in late May. Japanese Snowball Viburnum tomentosum plicatum Large globular heads of pure white flowers in June. Foliage particularly fine. PURPLE FLOWERS Single Reddish Purple Lilac Syringa vulgaris Charli-s X. Hybrid. Fragrant flowers in late May. Single Rosy Purple Lilac Syringa vulgaris Rubra df Marley Hybrid. Fragrant flowers in late May. RED FLOWERS Red Weigela Diereilhi floribumla Blooms freely in May and June. Single Dark Red Lilac Syringa rnlgaris Souvenir lie Ludwig Sparlh \ hybrid variety of the Common Lilac. Large flowers in late May. PINK FLOWERS Double Rose Lilac Syringa vulgaris Belle de Nancy Hybrid Flowers brilliant satin rose iu late May. Fra- grant. Double Pink Lilac Syringa vulgaris ]Vm. Robinson Hybrid. Flowers fragrant; iate May. THE STANDARD OF QUALITY FOR AMERICA" DECIDUOUS FLOWERING SHRUBS FOR FOUNDATION PLANTING Varieties Attaining a Height of 6 to 8 feet, Continued LAVENDER AND VIOLET FLOWERS Double Pale Violet Lilac YELLOW FLOWERS tFortune's Golden Bell Forsythia jortunei Upright habit. Stems covered with yellow bell-shaped flowers in April. Leaves rich green, turning purple in fall. tGolden Bell Forsylhia iiiferniedia Similar to Fortune's Golden Bell. Blooms more pro- fusely. Branches placed in water indoors in winter soon spring into bloom. t Drooping Golden Bell Forsxjthia suspensa Branches drooping. Otherwise similar to Fortune's Golden Bell. Lower branches mat down and when planted on steep banks prevent soil washing. Ilvbri.l Syringa rulguris MicliacI Biicliiie Fragrant flowers in late May. Double Lavender Lilac Syringa vulgaris President Caniol Hybrid. Fragrant flowers in late May. Persian Lilac Syringa persica Branches more slender, leaves smaller than hybrids. Flowers fragrant, pale lavender in May and June. Rouen Lilac Syringa rothomagenxis Similar to Persian Lilac. Fragrant flowers are purple- violet. Free blooming in May. Without shrubbery to soften its bare foundation lines, even the most carefully planned home loses much in finish and charm A VARIETY VALUABLE FOR LEAF EFFECT Chinese Privet Ligusirum ibota Spreading habit. White flowers small but numerous in June and July. Foliage especially rich shade of green. Small blue-black berries in fall. Varieties Attaining a Height of 5 to 6 feet RED FLOWERS Red Japanese Quince CyJonia japonicu nmbilicata Blooms March and April. Bushy, compact. Branches thorny. tJapanese Rose Rosa rugosa Foliage glossy dark green. Flowers single and fragrant from June to December. Stems densely covered with slender thorns. Bright scarlet fruit in fall and winter attracts birds. PINK FLOWERS Japanese Quince Cydonia japonica Blooms in March and April. Compact and dense. Branches thorny. Pink Weigela Diervilla rosea Flowers freely in May and June. Fragrant Honeysuckle Lonicera fragrantissima Fragrant flowers from March to May. Semi-evergreen FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES — FRAMINGHAM, MASS. DECIDUOUS FLOWERING SHRUBS FOR FOUNDATION PLANTING Varieties Attaining Height of 3 to 6 feet, Cmitinued YKMOWISll-WIIITI'. FLOWERS Japanese Oleaster F.lniijtius Innijiprs Fragrant fldwrrs in April ami May. Srarlcl fniit ripons ill .liiric ami .Inly. WiniK FI.OWF.RS White Weijiela IHrrrlllo alhu lUoonis fr.-.-lv in Mav ami Jnnc. Japanese Bush Honeysuckle Broail. Leaves dark jjreen. Fruit blood-red. White Kerria Bloons in Mav and .Inne. l.oninni mnrrowii lilooni.s in May ami .Inne. lihmloti/ims l;i Mla.k I.erries. tWhite Japanese Rose Hosa rmjosd dlba Foliage glossy dark green. Flowers single and fragrant from June to Deeenibcr. Stems densely eovered with .slender thorns. Scarlet fruit in fall and winter attracts birds. Bridal Wreath Double (lowers in Ma Branch. I iiniiiifolid fliirc jilcno sl,-n,ler. I Bridal Bower Sj/iraca lanhoullei liranches arching; leaves dark. ' Flowers almost com- pletely cover the shrub about Memorial Day. One of tlie best .spring-flowering slirubs. Lg^.^?^jj6ig« #.^ 1 1 1 -IP^'lJH^Si r i"*!! Ti iBSi'"n^ m Sl^^l 1 ^^^^^mM ir^Rm mJk p j^^3 m> „,i liai^^^^^^^^HBl^B^^^^^^^Bi Hi Note how much more warmly attractive — how much more complete a home can be made to look by means of a simple foundation planting ! VARIETIES VALUABLE FOR LEAF AND FRUIT EFFECT tjapanese Rose Rosa riigosa Foliage shiny dark green. Red flowers, single and fra- grant, from June to December. Stems covered with slender thorns. Scarlet fruit in fall and winter attracts birds. Japanese Oleaster Elcagnii.i longipcs Fragrant yellowish-white flowers in April and May. Scarlet fruit ripens in June and July. Japanese Bush Honeysuckle Lonicera morrowii Leaves dark. Bushy habit. White flowers in May and June. Fruit blood-red. Standish's Honeysuckle Lonicera standishii Smafl pink flowers in April. Leaves are dark and semi- evergreen. tWhite Japanese Rose Rosa rugosa alba Flowers white. Otherwise the same as the preceding variety. Varieties Attaining a Height of 4 to 5 feet PINK FLOWERS Pink Deutzia Drutzia crenala Pride of Rochester Double flowers in July. Inside of patels white. Pink Almond Prunus chinensis rosea plena Bushy habit. Double flowers almost completely cover the stems in May as the leaves are just starting. Snowberrv Si/mphoricarpos racemosus Blooms in July and .Vugust. Bears waxy snow-white beriies which remain during the greater part of the fall. Holds its leaves until very late making contrast with the berries. Particularly good for shady places. THE STANDARD OF QUALITY FOR AMERICA" 10 DECIDUOUS FLOWERING SHRUBS FOR FOUNDATION PLANTING Varieties Attaining a Height of 4 to 5 feet, Continued YELLOWISH-ORANGE FLOWERS Maule's Japanese Quince Cijdonia japonica maulei Blooms in March and April. Dense shrub. Stem thorny. BLUE FLOWERS Butterfly Bush Buddlcia variahilis magnifica Profusion of large fragrant purplish blue spikes of flowers from August to October. Dies back partly each winter but regains its size quickly. Very showy. WHITE FLOWERS Single White Deutzia Deulzia crenata Single blossoms tinged with rose in July. Snowball Hydrangea Hydrangea arborescens grandiflora Bears large round clusters of creamy white flowers throughout the summer. Foliage very fine. White Almond Prunvs japonica alba plena Double flowers about completely cover the stems in May as the leaves appear. Dwarf Mock Orange Philadelphus Icmoinei Loaded with white fragrant flowers suitable for cutting in May and June. Snow Garland Spiraea thtinbergii Foliage feathery. Stems are smothered with thousands of small white flowers in late April and early May. Lace Shrub Stephanandra ftexuosa Branches graceful and arching. Leaves deeply cut. Blooms in June. CHOCOLATE-COLORED FLOWERS Carolina Allspice Calycanthus floridvs Blooms all summer. Flowers have spicy odor. VARIETIES VALUABLE FOR LEAF AND FRUIT EFFECT tCoral Berry Si/mphoricarpos vulgaris Small crimson berries. Fine for shady places. Planted on steep banks, its thickly matted roots prevent soil washing. fRegel's Privet Ligustnnn ibota regelianum Spreading habit. Small white flowers. Smooth leaves of deep rich green remaining till late in fall. Snowberry Symphoricarpos racemosus Small pink flowers in July and August. Bears waxy snow-white berries which remain all fall. Holds its leaves until very late, making contrast with berries. Particularly good for shady places. tSiebold's Barberry Leaves turn brilliant red in fall. on stems late in wintei. Berberis sieboldi Scarlet berries remain Varieties Attaining a Height of 3 to 4 feet RED FLOWERS Carmine Weigela Diervilla kybrida Eva Rathke Erect; blooms profusely more or less throughout the summer. PINK FLOWERS Blume's Spiraea Spiraea blumei Roundish haljit; flowers are in large cones in July. Fortune's Spiraea Spiraea callosa Leaves purplish at first. Blooms in June. YELLOW FLOWERS Double Globe Flower Kerria japonica f lore plena. Deep orange yellow double flowers from June to Sep- tember. Shrubby Cinquefoil Blooms throughout the sumi] Potentilla fruticosa WHITE FLOWERS Lemoine's Deutzia Deutzia lemoinei Pure white single flowers in large clusters completely cover the shrub in May and June. Blooms suitable for cutting. Plants good for indoor forcing. Very showy. A VARIETY VALUABLE FOR LEAF AND BERRY EFFECT fJapanese Barberry Berberis tkunbergii Broad bushy habit. Branchlets drooping. Stems very thorny. Leaves small nearly round, turn brilliant red in fall, followed by scarlet fruit which remains on stems the greater part of the winter. Varieties Attaining Height of 1 to 3 feet RED FLOWERS tCrimson Everblooming Spiraea Spiraea bumalda Anthony Waterer Flowers in flat panicles profuse in July and August. PINK FLOWERS fPink Everblooming Spiraea Spiraea bumalda Flowers in flat panicles in July and August. YELLOW FLOWERS St. John's Wort Hypericum aureun Blooms freely all summer, drought. Withstands shade ind Globe Flower Kerria japonica Foliage bright green. Large flowers all summer long. Silver-leaved Globe Flower Kerria japonica variegata Leaves variegated with white. Blooms in mid-summer. FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES FRAMINGHAM, MASS. DECIDUOUS FLOWERING SHRUBS FOR FOUNDATION PLANTING 11 \'arieties Attaining Height of 1 to 3 feet, Vontinued m.lK FI.OWKRS Lead Plant Ammiilid rancsans Free flowcriiiK ill •lime. I'rrfrrs sunny position. Succeeds in rather dry soil. WniTK KIOWKRS New Jersey Tea VcanothtiK amerirnniia Hlodins fn-ely from .lnl\ lo September. Valuable for dry sandy soils, linl will >;row in alinosl any kind. Dwarf Deutzia Dcntzia gracilis Hranclies slender, lialiit neavh' iilobular when mature. Blooms in Mav and .lune. .\nv well drained soil. Golden Syringa Philadelphus coronarius aureus Coinpael rouinl shrub when mature. Leaves are bright yellow. The best of the fioldcn-leav.-.l shrubs. Hlooms in June. VARIKTIKS VAI.liABI.K FOR THKIR LEAF EFFIiCT Silver-leafed Globe Flower Kerria japonint rariryafa Leaves variegalecl with white. Yellow (lowers in mid- Golden Syringa Philadelphus coronarius aureus The best of the golden-leaved varieties. Fragrant white flowers in June. .\n effective grouping of mixed deciduous shrubs about an entrance PRICES Owing to seasonal fliictations in the prices of nursery stock we have discontinued the practice of inserting prices in this general descriptive catalog. The information in this book holds good over a long period and for this reason we recommend its preser- vation. Seasonal price lists will be mailed you twice a year — March 1st and Sep- tember 1st. If however you do not receive them please notify us. THE STANDARD OF QUALITY FOR AMERICA 12 Evergreens for Foundation Planting Owing to their hal)it of holding their fohage the year round, Evergreens are be- coming more and more popuhir. Since most Evergreens attain an ultimate height too great to classify in the same manner as shrubs, we are presenting them in a different way. Although they ultimately attain a large size, their slow rate of growth makes them practical for Foundation Planting. Almost all of the \-arieties hei'e listed may l>e successfully sheared and thus kept from getting too large. Consequently we list Evercjreens not by uUitnate height, but by vcmetics and sizes suitable for various size houses. Obviously a large house should have larger plants, and more of them, than a mediiun sized or small house. For that reason, we are listing Evergreens for "Foundation Planting" in three groups: Group A — Suitable for a Large House. Group B — Suitable for a Medium sized house. Group C — Suitable for a Small Ho'j,se or Bungalow. The rule of distances for jjlanting deciduous shrubs does not apply to Evergreens. The latter should be planted so that the distance between branches is from 8 to 12 inches. To enable the amateur gardener to plan the number of Evergreens needed our list gives the average breadth of the plant as well as the height. This breadth measiu'ement is taken near the groimd, except in plants that are fan-shajjed in which case the \\idest breadth is given Where the larger suggested size is selected for the l)ack row, the larger suggested sizes should generally be used in the other rows. It is not advisable to plant golden forms next to l^lue forms. Separate by jjlanting one or two green forms between. EVERGREENS SUITABLE FOR A LARGE HOUSE Back Row — Between Windows — In Corners And About Angles For description see page Red Cedar Juniperus virginiana 5 to 6 feet tall, 18 inches broad 51 Or 0 to 7 feet tall, 20 inches broad Golden Virginia Cedar Juniperus virginiana elegantissima 5 to 6 feet tall, 24 inches broad 51 Blue Virginia Cedar Juniperus virginiana glauca 5 to 6 feet tall, 15 inches broad 51 Or 6 to 7 feet tall, 18 inches broad American Arborvitae Thuya occidenlalis 5 to 6 feet tall, ^l inches broad 55 Or 6 to 7 feet tall, 24 inches broad Peabody's Golden Arborvitae ' Thuya occidentalis aurea 5 to 6 feet tall, 24 inches broad 55 Or 6 to 7 feet tall, 30 inches broad Pyramidal Arborvitae Thuya occidentalis pyramidalis 5 to 6 feet tall, 14 inches broad 55 Or 6 to 7 feet tall, 16 inches broad Douglas's Pyramidal Arborvitae Thuya occidrntalis douglasii pyramidalix 5 to 6 feet tall, 21 inches broad 55 Or 6 to 7 feet tall, 24 inches broad Sometimes it is advisable to use even larger trees. In such a case we shall be glad to quote on trees larger than we list here. Back Row — Under Windows Chinese Juniper Juniperus rhinen.iis 3 to 4 feet tall, 24 inches broad 50 Or 4 to 5 feet tall, 30 inches broad Silver-tipped Chinese Juniper Juniperus chinensis argentea 3 to 4 feet tall, 27 inches broad 50 Or 4 to 5 feet tall, 33 inches broad FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES — FRAMINGHAM, MASS. KVERGREENS SUITABLE FOR A LARGE HOUSE 13 Back Row -Under Windows, Confinnvd Pulish Juniper Irish Juniper Swedish Juniper Pea-fruited Cypress Golden Pea-fruited Cypress Plumed (Cypress Golden Plumed Cypress Siberian Arborvitae Vervaene's Arborvitae Junipt'rus communis cracovia ',i Or i J uiiipfnis caminiitti.i hibernira 11 Or 4 Jiiitiiierus communis suecica 3 Or i Rclinispora pisifera 3 Or 4 Kt'lini.^pora pisijera aurea 3 Or 4 Or 5 Or 3 Relinispora plumosa 3 Rclinispora plumosa aurca 3 Or 4 Thuya occidenlalis siberica 3 Or 4 Thmja occidenlalis verraeticana 3 Or 4 lo 4 to 5 to 4 to r, to 4 to 5 to 4 lo :> to 4 to .> lo G to 4 to 4 to 4 to 3 to 4 to 5 to 4 lU inches Is inches 1'^ inches 15 inches \i inches 15 inches •ii inches 31) inches 'i4 inches 30 inL'hes 33 inches '24 inches a inches 18 inches 30 inches il inches 30 inches 30 inches 33 inches broad broad broad broad broad broad broad broad broad l>road broad broad broad broad broad broad broad broad broad ■ page 51 51 51 53 53 Second Row Chinese Juniper Silver-tipped Chinese Juniper Irish Juniper Swedish Juniper Red Cedar Blue Cedar Pea-fruited Cypress Golden Pea-fruited Cypress Golden plumed Cypress American Arborvitae Peabody's Golden Arborvitae Pyramidal Arborvitae Douglas's Pyramidal Arborvitae Siberian Arborvitae Between Windows, in Corners and About Angles Juniper IIS ctiinensis .] tilt i per us chinensis argcutca Jiiiiipcrus communis hibernica J uuiperus coinmiinis suecica Juniperus virginiana Juniperus virginiana glauca Rclinispora pisijera Retinispora pisifera aurea Relinispora plumosa aurea Thuya occidenlalis Thuya occidenlalis aurea Thuya occidenlalis pyramidalis T/int/a occidenlalis douglasii pyramidalis Thuya occidenlalis siberica 4 to 5 feet tall, 30 inches broad 30 Or 5 to 6 feet tall, 33 inches broad 4 to 5 feet tall, 33 inches broad 50 Or 5 to G feet tall, 3() inches broad 4 to 5 feet tall, 15 inches bread 51 Or 5 to 0 feet tall, 15 inches broad 4 to 5 feet tall, 15 inches broad 51 Or 5 to G feet tall, 15 inches broad 4 to 5 feet tall, 15 inches broad 51 Or 5 to G feet tall, ly inches broad 4 to 5 feet tall, 1-2 inches broad 51 Or 5 to 6 feet tall, 15 inches broad 4 to 5 feet tall, 30 inches broad 53 Or o to 0 feet tall, 33 inches broad 4 to 5 feet tall, 30 inches broad 53 Or 5 to G feet tall, 33 inches broad 4 to 5 feet tall, 30 inches broad 53 Or 5 to G feet tall, 33 inches broad 4 to 5 feet tall, 18 inches broad 55 Or 5 to G feet tall, 21 inches broad 4 to 5 feet tall, 21 inches broad 55 Or 5 to 6 feet tall, 24 inches broad 4 to 5 feet tall, 12 inches broad 55 Or 5 to 6 feet tall, 14 inches broad 4 to 5 feet tall, 18 inches broad 55 Or 5 to G feet tall, 21 inches broad 4 to 5 feet tall, 30 inches broad 55 Or 5 to G feet tall, 33 inches broad Second Row — Under Windows Chinese Juniper Silver-tipped Chinese Juniper Golden Chinese Juniper Polish Juniper Irish Juniper Swedish Juniper Greek Juniper Golden Japanese Juniper Thread-branched Cypress Pea-fruited Cypress Juniperus ehinensis Juniperus chinensis argenlea Juniperus chinensis aurea Juniperus communis cracovia Juniperus communis hibernica Juniperus communis suecica Juniperus excelsa slricta Juniperus japonica aurea Relinispora filifera Relinispora pisifera 23 2 Or 3 2J2 Or 3 Or 3 Or 3 Or 3 23 2 Or 3 23-2 Or 3 Or 3 23-2 Or 3 to 3 feel tall, to 3 feet tall, to 4 feet tall, to 3 feet tall, to 4 feet tall, to 3 feet tall, to 4 feet tall, to 3 feet tall, to 4 feet tall, to 3 feet tall, to 4 feet tall, to 3 feet tall, to 4 feet tall, to 3 feet tall, to 4 feet tall, to 3 feet tall, to 4 feet tall, to 3 feet tall, to 4 feet tall. 21 inches 21 inches 27 inches 14 inches IG inches 14 inches IG inches 10 inches 12 inches 10 inches 12 inches 27 inches 33 inches 30 inches 30 inches 24 inches 28 inches 20 inches 24 inches broad broad broad broad broad broad broad broad broad broad broad broad broad broad broad broad broad broad broad "THE STANDARD O F QUALITY FOR AMERICA" 14 EVERGREENS SUITABLE FOR A LARGE HOUSE Second Row — Under Windows, Continued Golden Pea-fruited Cypress Plumed Cypress Golden Plumed Cypress Veitch's Cypress Siberian Arborvitae Hovey's Golden Arborvitae Oriental Arborvitae Globe Hemlock Chinese Juniper Silver-tipped Chinese Juniper Golden Chinese Juniper Irish Juniper Swedish Juniper Greek Juniper Golden Japanese Juniper Savin Juniper Mountain Pine Dwarf Mountain Pine Thread-branched Cypress Pea-fruited Cypress Golden Pea-fruited Cypress Plumed Cypress Golden Plumed Cypress Umbrella Pine Globe Arborvitae Siberian Arborvitae Oriental Arborvitae Globe Hemlock Great Laurel Catawban Rhododendron Hybrid Catawban Rhododendron Mountain Laurel Greek Juniper Japanese Juniper Retinispora pisifera aurea Retinispora plumosa Retinispora plumosa aurea Retinispora squarrosa veilchii Thuya occidentalis aiberica Thuya occidentalis hoveyi Thuya orientalis Tsuga canadensis globosa Third Row 2I2 to 3 Or 3 to 4 21-2 to 3 Or 3 to 4 2}^ to 3 Or 3 to 4 2 to iH Or i}/2 to 3 2}^ to 3 Or 3 to 4 2>^ to 3 Or 3 to 4 2J2 to 3 Or 3 to 4 2I2 to 3 Or 3 to 4 feet tall, feet tall, feet tall, feet tall, feet tall, feet tall, feet tall, feet tall, feet tall, feet tall, feet tall, feet tall, feet tall, feet tall, feet tall, feet tall. 20 inches broad 24 inches broad 15 inches broad 18 inches broad 20 inches broad 24 inches broad 24 inches broad 30 inches broad 21 inches broad 27 inches broad 20 inches broad 24 inches broad 15 inches broad 18 inches broad 33 inches broad 40 inches broad Juniperus chinensis 2 to 2^-2 feet tall, 18 inches broad Or 2J-^ to 3 feet tall, 21 inches broad Juniperus chinensis' argenlea 2 to 2>2 feet tall, 18 inches broad Or 23^ to 3 feet tall, 21 inches broad Juniperus chinensis aurea 2 to 2J2 feet tall, 12 inches broad Or 23^2 to 3 feet tall, 14 inches broad Juniperus communis hibernica 2 to 2J2 feet tall, 7 inches broad Or 2>2 to 3 feet tall, 10 inches broad Juniperus communis suecica 2 to 2J2 feet tall, 7 inches broad Or 2)-2 to 3 feet tall, 10 inches broad Juniperus excelsa stricta 2 to 2)2 feet tall, 21 inches broad Or i}^2 to 3 feet tall, 27 inches broad Juniperus japonica aurea 2 to 2' 2 feet tall, 24 inches broad Or 2J-2 to 3 feet tall, 30 inches broad Juniperus sabina 2 to 2J2 feet tall, 24 inches broad Or 2J^ to 3 feet tall, 30 inches broad Pinus montana 2 to 23-2 feet tall, 21 inches broad Or 2}^ to 3 feet tall, 27 inches broad Pinus montana mughus 2 to 2J-2 feel tall, 30 inches broad Or 23^2 to 3 feet tall, 40 inches broad Retinispora filifera 2 to 232 feet tall, 20 inches broad Or 232 to 3 feet tall, 24 inches broad Retiyiispora pisifera 2 to 232 feel tall, 16 inches broad Or 232 to 3 feet tall, 20 inches broad Retinispora pisifera aurea 2 to 232 feet tall, 16 inches broad Or 232 to 3 feet tall, 20 inches broad Retinispora plumosa 2 to 232 feet tall, 12 inches broad Or 232 to 3 feet tall, 15 inches broad Retinispora plumosa aurea 2 to 232 feet tall, 16 inches broad Or 232 to 3 feet tall, 20 inches broad Sciadopitys verticiilata 2 to 23^ feet tall, 15 inches broad Or 23/2 to 3 feet tall, 18 inches broad Thuya occidentalis globosa 2 to 232 feet tall, 27 inches broad Or 232 to 3 feet tall, 33 inches broad Thuya occidentalis siberica 2 to 23^ feet tall, 18 inches broad Or 23^ to 3 feet tall, 21 inches broad Thuya orientalis 2 to 23^2 feet tall, 12 inches broad Or 23^ to 3 feet tall, 15 inches broad Tsuga canadensis globosa 2 to 23^ feet tall, 27 inches broad Or 23i to 3 feet tall, 33 inches broad Rhododendron maximum 2 to 23l2 feet tall, 24 inches broad Or 232 to 3 feet tall, 27 inches broad Rhododendron catawbiense 2 to 23-'2 feet tall, 24 inches broad Or 23^2 to 3 feet tall, 27 inches broad Rhododendron catawbiense hybridiim 2 to 232 feet tall, 24 inches broad Or 232 to 3 feet tall, 27 inches broad Kalmia lalifolia 2 to 23^2 feet tall, 22 inches broad Or 23-^ to 3 feet tall, 27 inches broad Fourth Row Juniperus excelsa stricta 15 to 18 inches tall, 15 inches broad Or 18 to 24 inches tall, 18 inches broad Juniperus japonica 15 to 18 inches tall, 14 inches broad Or 18 to 24 inches tall, 18 inches broad cription iee page 53 50 50 50 51 51 51 51 51 52 52 53 53 53 53 53 53 55 FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES FRAMINGHAM, MASS EVERGREENS SUITABLE FOR A LARGE HOUSE 15 Savin Juniper Tamarisk-leaved Juniper Globe-shaped Red Cedar Dwarf Mountain Pine Golden Thread-branched Cypress Plumed Cypress Globe Arborvitae Dwarf Japanese Yew Ashberry Carolina Rhododendron Mountain Laurel Drooping Andromeda Lily of the Valley Shrub Evergreen Bittersweet Large-leaved Evergreen Bittersweet V'ariegated Evergreen Bittersweet Broad-leaved Evergreen Bittersweet Fourth Row, Continued Junipi'rus sabiita Or Juniperus sabina tamarixrifniia Or Junipents virginiutia globoaa Or Pinus moiilana mitghits Or Retinispora fUifera aurea Retinispora plumnsa Or Thuya occidentiilis globosa Or Taxus cuspidata iiuna Berheris aquifolium Rhododendron carolinianun Or Kaimia latifolia Leucothoe catesbaei I Pieris floribuiida ( Euonymus radicans Eiionymus radicans grandifolin Euonymus radicans varicgala Enonymus radicans vcgcla Or If) to IH inches tall, 18 to ^4 inches tall, li to 1.") inches tail, 15 to 18 inches tall, 15 to 18 inches tall, 18 to 24 inch<-s tail, 12 to 15 inches tall, 15 to 18 inches tall, 15 to 18 inches tall, 15 to 18 inches tall, 18 to a inches tall, 15 to 18 inches tall, 18 to a inches tall, 12 to 15 inches tall, 15 to 18 inches tall, 15 to 18 inches tall, 18 to 24 inches tall, 15 to 18 inches tall, 18 to 24 inches tall, 15 to 18 inches tall, 18 to 24 inches tall, 12 to 15 inches tall, 15 to 18 inches tall, 12 to 15 inches tall, 15 to 18 inches tall, 10 to 12 inches tall, ID to 12 inches tal Id to 12 inches tu H to 10 inches ta ■ description see page 15 inches broad 18 inches broad 12 to 15 inches broad 15 to 18 inches broad 15 to 18 inches broad 18 to 24 inches broad 15 to 18 inches broad 18 to 24 inches broad 18 to 24 inches broad 10 inches broad 12 inches broad , 15 to 18 inches broad , 18 to 24 inches broa2 to 3 feet tall, 21 inches broad Or 3 to 4 feet tall, 24 inches broad Juniperus chinensis argentea i^i to 3 feet tall, 21 inches broad Or 3 to 4 feet tall, 27 inches broad Juniperus chinensis aurea 23-2 to 3 feet tall, 14 inches broad Or 3 to 4 feet tall, 10 inches broad "THE STANDARD O F QUALITY FOR AMERICA" 16 EVERGREENS SUITABLE FOR A MEDIUM-SIZED HOUSE Polish Juniper Irish Juniper Swedish Juniper Greek Juniper Golden Japanese Juniper Thread-branched Cypress Back Row — Under Windows, Continued For Junipcrus communis cracovia ^214 to 3 feet tall, 14 inches broad Or 3 to 4 feet tall, 16 inches broad Juniperus communis hibernica 2}^ to 3 feet tall, 10 inches broad Or 3 to 4 feet tall, 1^2 inches broad 2J^ to 3 feet tall, 10 inches broad Or 3 to 4 feet tall, 12 inches broad 23'2 to 3 feet tall, 27 inches bioad Or 3 to 4 feet tall, 33 inches broad 23^ to 3 feet tall, 30 inches broad Or 3 to 4 feet tall, 36 inches broad 2J4 to 3 feet tall, 24 inches broad Or 3 to 4 feet tall, 28 inches broad Juniperus communis i Juniperus excelsa sfricta Ju niperus japonica aurea Rctinispora filifera description see page 51 What a cliarniing, "cozy" effect has been obtained by massing foundation ever- greens at each side of the entrance of this liome! Note also the use of Vines. Pea-fruited Cypress Golden Pea-fruited Cypress Plumed Cypress Golden Plumed Cypress Siberian Arborvitae Hovey's Golden Arborvitae Oriental Arborvitae Globe Hemlock Chinese Juniper Silver-tipped Chinese Juniper Relinispora pisijera Retinispora pisijera aurea Retinispora plumosa Retinispora plumosa aurea Thuya occidentalis siberica Thuya occidentalis hoveyi Thuya oricntalis Tsuga cantidensig glohosa Second Row 2}^ to 3 feet tall, 20 inches broad Or 3 to 4 feet tall, 24 inches broad 23^ to 3 feet tall, 20 inches broad Or 3 to 4 feet tall, 24 inches broad 23^ to 3 feet tall, 15 inches broad Or 3 to 4 feet tall, 18 inches broad 23-2 to 3 feet tall, 20 inches broad Or 3 to 4 feet tall, 24 inches broad 234 to 3 feet tall, 21 inches broad Or 3 to 4 feet tall, 27 inches broad 23^ to 3 feet tall, 20 inches broad Or 3 to 4 feet tall, 24 inches broad 232 to 3 feet tall, 15 inches broad Or 3 to 4 feet tall, 18 inches broad 23^ to 3 feet tall, 33 inclies broad Or 3 to 4 feet tall, 40 inches broad Juniperus ckinensis 2 to 232 feet tall, IS inches broad Or 23^ to 3 feet tall, 21 inches broad Juniperus ckinensis argentea 2 to 23^2 feet tall, 18 inches broad Or 23'2 to 3 feet tall, 21 inches broad FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES — FRAMINGHAM, MASS. EVERGREENS SUITABLE FOR A MEDIUM-SIZED HOUSE 17 Second Row — Conliniicd Golden Chinese Juniper Irish Juniper Swedisli Juniper Greek Juniper Golden Japanese Juniper Savin Juniper Mountain Pine Dwarf Mountain Pine Thread-branched Cypress Pea-fruited Cypress Golden Pea-fruited Cypress Plumed Cypress Golden Plumed Cypress Umbrella Pine Globe Arboi-vitae Siberian Arborvitae Oriental Arborvitae Globe Hemlock Great Laurel Catawban Rhododendron Hybrid Catawban Rliododendron Mountain Laurel Greek Juniper Japanese Juniper Savin Juniper Tamarisk-leaved Juniper Globe-shaped Red Cedar Dwarf Mountain Pine Golden Thread-branched Cypress Plumed Cypress Globe Arborvitae Dwarf Japanese Vew Ashberry Carolina Rhododendron Mountain Laurel Drooping Andromeda sc IlilKC Jiinlpcritx chiiu'risis a uret 2 to 2}^ feet tall. 12 nches broad 50 Or 2J^ to 3 Feet tall. 14 nches broad Juniperus communis liiber nict 2 to ili feet tall, 7 nches broad .-.1 Or 21/^ to 3 eet tall, 10 nches broad Juniperus communis succica 2 to2>^ feet tall. 7 nches broad .->! Or 214 to 3 teet tall. 10 nches broad Juniperus excelsa st rieti 2 to 21^ reel tall. 21 nches broad 51 Or 2}.^ to 3 eet tall, 27 nches broad Juniperus japonica a urea 2 to 23^ rect tall, 24 nches broad .•)1 Or ili to 3 eet tall, 30 nches broad Juniperus sa 'nna 2 to2H Feet tall. 24 nches broad .-.1 Or 2H to 3 eet tall, 30 nches broad Pinus mnn tana 2 to 2H Feel tall. 21 nclii's broad 52 Or 23-2 to 3 eet tall, 27 nches broad Pinus monlana mughui 2 to2H eet tall, 30 nches broad 52 Or 2}.^ to 3 eet tall. 40 nches broad Retinispora fit 'fcra 2 to 2^2 Feet tall. 20 nches broad 53 Or 2^2 to 3 eet tall. 24 nches broad Relinispora pis fera 2 to 2}-^ eet tall. 10 nches broad 53 Or 2]^ to 3 eet tall, 20 nches broad Retinispora pisifcra anrea 2 to 21^ feet tall 16 nches broad 53 Or 21^ to 3 Feet tall. 20 nches broad Retinispora plumose 2 to 21^ 'eet tall. 12 nches broad 5;! Or 2}^ to 3 eet tall. 15 nches broad Retinispora plumosa a urea 2 to ili Feet tall. 16 nches broad 53 Or 23'2 to 3 Feet tall, 20 nches broad Sciadopilys verticiUala 2 to 23^ eet tall, 15 nches broad 53 Or 23^ to 3 eet tall. 18 nches broad Thuya occidcnialis globosa 2 to 23-^ Feet tall, 27 nches broad 55 Or 232 to 3 Feet tall, 33 nches broad Thuija oecidentalis sib ■rice 2 to 232 eel tall, 18 nches broad 55 Or 232 to 3 Feet tall. 21 nches broad Thuya oriel tali. 2 to 23^ Feet tall, 12 nches broad 55 Or 23^ to 3 Feet tall, 15 nches broad Tsuga canadensis globose 2 to 23i Feet tall, 27 nches broad 55 Or 23-^ to 3 eet tall, 33 nches broad Rhododendron maximum 2 to 23^ t eet tall. 24 1 nches broad 57 Or 23^ to 3 Feet tall. 27 nches broad Rhododendron catawh ensL 2 to 23^ Feet tall. 24 nches broad 57 Or 23^ to 3 Feet tall. 27 nches broad lihoitotlrntlron catawbiense hyh rida 2 to 23^ Feet tall. 24 nches broad 57 Or 23^ to 3 Feet tall. 27 nches broad Kalmia latifolii 2 to 232 feet tall 22 nches broad 56 Or 23 2 to 3 Feet tall 27 inches broad Third Row Juniperus excelsa strict a IS to 18 inch s tall, 1 5 in ches broad 51 Or 18 to 24 inches tall, 18 in :hes broad Juniperus japonica Or 15 to 18 inches tall, 14 inches broad 18 to 24 inches tall, 18 inches bioad 51 Juniperus sabina 15 to 18 inches tall, 16 in :hes broad .-,1 Or 18 to a inches tall, 18 inches broad J uniperus sabina tamariscifolia 12 to 15 inch« s tall, 1 2 to 15 inches broad 51 Or 15 to 18 inchc s tall, 1 5 to 18 inches broad Juniperus virginiana globosa 15 to 18 inches tail, 15 to 18 inches bioad 51 Or 18 to 24 inchc s tall, 1 5 to 24 inches broad I'inus monliina mughus 12 to 15 inches tall, 15 to 18 inches broad 52 Or 15 to 18 inches tall, 18 to 24 inches broad Relinispora fiiifera aurea 15 to 18 inches tall, 18 to 24 inches broad 53 Retinispora plumosa 15 to 18 inches tall, 10 inches broad 53 Oi 18 to 24 inche s tall, 1 2 inches broad Thuya oecidentalis globosa 15 to 18 inches tall, 16 to 18 inches broad 55 Or 18 to 24 inchf s tall, 18 to 24 inches broad Taxus cuspidata nana 12 to 15 inch >s tall, 1 5 to 18 inches broad 54 Or 15 to 18 inches tall, 18 to 24 inches broad Berber is aijuifolium 15 to 18 inchf s tall, 1 2 in :hes broad 56 Or 18 to 24^inchfc s tall, 1 5 inches broad Rhododendron carolinianum 15 to 18 inchf s tall, 1 5 inches broad 57 Or 18 to 24 inches tall, 18 inches broad Kalmia latifotia 15 to 18 inch( >s tall, 1 5 inches broad 56 Or 18 to 24 inch« s tall, 2 i inches broad Leucothoc catesbaei 12 to 15 inches tall, 12 inches broad 56 Or 15 to 18 inchf s tall, 1 T in ^hes broad THE STANDARD OF QUALITY FOR A M E R I C A 18 EVERGREENS SUITABLE FOR A MEDIUM -SIZED HOUSE Lily of the Valley Shrub Evergreen Bittersweet Large-leaved Evergreen Bittersweet Variegated Evergreen Bittersweet Broad-leaved Evergreen Bittersweet Third Row, Continued For description see page Pieris floribunda li to 15 inches tall, li to 15 inches broad 56 Or 15 to IS inches tall, 15 to 18 inches broad 56 Euonymus radicans 10 to 12 inches tall, 0 to 8 inches broad 56 Euonymus radicans grandifolia 10 to 12 inches tall, 8 to 10 inches broad 56 Euonymus radicans rariegala 10 to 12 inches tall, 6 to 8 inches broad 56 Euonymus radicans vegcta 8 to 10 inches tall, 8 to 10 inches broad 56 EVERGREENS SUITABLE FOR A SMALL HOUSE OR BUNGALOW Note: The following assortment is primarily for small houses on low foundations. If your house is set on a high founda- tion, as is sometimes the case with bungalows, the assortment of "Evergreens suitable for a Medium-Sized House" will be more desirable. Vice versa — if a medium-sized house is set on very low foundations, the following lists will be more suitable. Back Row Polish Juniper Irish Juniper Swedish Juniper Red Cedar Pea-fruited Cypress Golden Pea-fruited Cypress Plumed Cypress Golden Plumed Cypress American Arborvitae Peabody's Golden Arborvitae Douglas's Pyramidal Arborvitae Pyramidal Arborvitae Between Windows, in Corners, and About Angles Juniperus comntunis cracoria Juniperus communis hibcrnica Juniperus communis suecica Juniperus virginiana Retinispora pisifera Retinispora pisifera aurea Retinispora plumosa Retinispora phtmosa aurea Thuya occidcntaiis Thuya occidentalis aurea Thuya occidcntaiis douglasii pyramidalis Thuya occidentalis pyramidalis 3 to -1 feet tall. 16 inches broad 51 Or 4 to 5 feet tall, 18 inches broad 3 to 4 feet tall. 12 inches broad 51 Or 4 to 5 feet tall. 15 inches broad 3 to 4 feet tall. 12 inches broad 51 Or 4 to 5 feet tall, 15 inches broad 3 to 4 feel tall, 12 inches broad 51 Or 4 to 5 feet tall. 15 inches broad 4 to 4 feet tall. 24 inches broad 53 Or 3 to 5 feet tall, 30 inches broad 3 to 4 feet tall, 24 inches broad 53 Or 4 to 5 feet tall. 30 inches broad 3 to 4 feet tall. 18 inches broad 53 3 to 4 feet tall. 24 inches broad 53 Or 4 to 5 feet tall. 30 inches broad 3 to 4 feet tall. 15 inches broad 55 Or 4 to 5 feet tall. 18 inches broad 3 to 4 feet tall. 18 inches broad 55 Or 4 to 5 feet tall. 21 inches broad 3 to 4 feet tall. 15 inches broad 55 Or 4 to 5 feet tall. 18 inches broad 3 to 4 feet tall. 12 inches broad 55 Or 4 to 5 feet tall. 12 inches broad Back Row Under Windows, Chinese Juniper Silver-tipped Chinese Juniper Golden Chinese Juniper Irish Juniper Swedish Juniper Greek Juniper Thread-branched Cypress Pea-fruited Cypress Golden Pea-fruited Cypress Plumed Cypress Golden Plumed Cypress Umbrella Pine Siberian Arborvitae Oriental Arborvitae Great Laurel Catawban Rhododendron and Front Row Between Windows, in Corners, and About Angles Juniperus ehinensis Juniperus ehinensis argentea Juniperus ehinensis aurea Juniperus communis hibernica Juniperus communis suecica Juniperus excelsa sfricta Retinispora filifera Retinispora pisifera Retinispora pisifera aurea Retinispora plumosa Retinispora plumosa aurea Sciadopitys verticillata Thuya occidentalis siberica Thuya orientalis Rhododendron maxinnir, Rhododendron calawbiensc 2 to 232 fs6t t^l'i 18 inches broad Or 2J^ to 3 feet tall, 21 inches broad 2 to 2J2 feet tall, 18 inches broad 2J2 to 3 feet tall, 21 inches broad 2 to 2J2 feet tall, 12 inches broad 2} 2 to 3 feet tall, 14 inches broad 2 to 2J^^ feet tall, 7 inches broad Or i}4 to 3 feet tall, 10 inches broad 2 to 2J2 feet tall, 7 inches broad 2^2 to 3 feet tall, 10 inches broad 2 to 232 feet tall, 21 inches broad 232 to 3 feet tall, 27 inches broad 2 to 23-2 feet tall, 20 inches broad Or 232 to 3 feet tall, 24 inches broad 2 to 23^^ feet tall, 16 inches broad 232 to 3 feet tall, 20 inches broad 2 to 2^2 f^Pt tall, 16 inches liroad 2J2 to 3 feet tall, 20 inches broad 2 to 232 feet tall, 12 inches broad 234 to 3 feet tall, 15 inches broad 2 to 232 feet tall, 16 inches broad 23^ to 3 feet tall, 20 inches broad 2 to 232 feet tall, 15 inches broad Or 232 to 3 feet tall, 18 inches broad 2 to 23-2 feet tall, 18 inches broad 23^ to 3 feet tall, 21 inches broad 2 to 232 feet tall, 12 inches broad 232 to 3 feet tall, 15 inches broad 2 to 2,^2 feet tall, 24 inches broad Or 232 to 3 feet tall, 27 inches broad to 23^ feet tall, 24 inches broad 1 2 to 3 feet tall, 27 inches broad FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES FRAMINGHAM, MASS. EVERGREENS SUITABLE FOR A SMALL HOUSE OR BUNGALOW 19 Hybrid Catawbiui Rhododendron Mountain laurel Back Row, etc., Contmued lihoildilfiirlrdii rdlnirhirii.ir lii/h (him 2 to ^14 feet bill, ii iTiclics broad Or i}4 to 3 feet tiill, '27 inches broad Kdhiiin hilifolia 2 to 2>^ feet tall, 22 inches broad Or i}4 to 3 feet tall, 27 inches broad For description see page 57 A simple but permanently attractive foundation planting of evergreens. Front Row — Under Windows Greek Juniper Japanese Juniper Savin Juniper Tamarisk-leaved Juniper Globe-shaped Red Cedar Dwarf Mountain Pine Golden Thread-branched Cypress Plumed Cypress Globe Arborvitae Dwarf Japanese Yew Ashberry Carolina Rhododendron Mountain Laurel Drooping Andromeda Lily of the Valley Shrub Evergreen Bittersweet Large-leaved Evergreen Bittersweet Globe-shaped Red Cedar Broad-leaved Evergreen Bittersweet Jnnipvnis rxrilsn .siriria J niii piTtis jnpDnica .hniiperns snbina Jiniipcnix snhina lamariscifolia Jlllllprnis riri/iiiinnii glnhnsa Pinus montana miigfnis Retinispora filifera aurea Retinispora plumosa Thuya occidentalis globosa Taxus cii.'ipidafa nana Bcrberis nquifoliitm Rhmlodendron carolinianu m Knimia latifolia Leucothoe caieshaei Pieris floribunda Euonymus radicans Euoiiymn.i radicans grandifolia Juniperus Virginia globosa Evnnymus radicans vegeta l.j to IS inches tall, Or IH to 24 inches tall, 15 to 18 inches tall, Or 18 to ii inches tall, 15 to 18 inches tall. Or 18 to 24 inches tall, 12 to 15 inches tall, Or 15 to 18 inches tall, 15 to 18 inches tall. Or 18 to 24 inches tall, 12 to 15 inches tall, Or 15 to 18 inches tall, 15 to 18 inches tall, 15 to 18 inches tall. Or 18 to 24 inches tall, 15 to 18 inches tall, Or 18 to 24 inches tall, 12 to 15 inches tall, Or 15 to 18 inches tall, 15 to 18 inches tall, Or 18 to 24 inches tall, 15 to 18 inches tall. Or 18 to 24 inches tall, 15 to 18 inches tall. Or 18 to 24 inches tall, 12 to 15 inches tall. Or 15 to 18 inches tall, 12 to 15 inches tall, Or 15 to 18 inches tall, 10 to 12 inches tall, 10 to 12 inches tall, 15 to 18 inches tall, Or 18 to 24 inches tall, 8 to 10 inches tall, inches broail inches broad inches broad inches broad inches broad inches broad to 15 inches broad to 18 inches broad to 18 inches broad to 24 inches broad to 18 inches broad to 24 inches broad to 24 inches broad inches broad inches broad to 18 inches broad to 24 inches broad to 18 inches broad to 24 inches broad inches broad inches broad inches broad inches broad inches broad inches broad inches broad inches broad to 15 inches broad to 18 inches broad to 8 inches broad to 10 inches broad to 18 inches broad to 24 inches broad 1 10 inches broad THE STANDARD OF QUALITY FOR AMERICA 20 Screen Planting The planting of shrubs and trees around one's place can be made to do much more than beautify. For instance, possibly there is an unpretty view from some of your windows, or porch — a cut-away embankment, an unkempt vacant lot, or the service jard of a neighbor's place with its attendant flapping line of clothes on wash-days. Or perhaps your neighbor is a bit careless and permits refuse to collect in his back yard. If so, the vista from your windows may be something like that shown in sketch No. 6. ^ , -'"^^^ Jii « TAW 1,111 d\ ,^lK*-, -r'^'"^':^""''^*^ Sketch No. 6 How much more pleasing the view would be if by planting Framingham Nursery stock you were to make it resemble something like Sketch No. 7. Is there anything attractive in this baclc yard witli its flapping wash? The harmony of surroundings is completely spoiled. Such a screen is niade up very similarly to the way we have already suggested for Foundation planting; using for the back (or outside) row any of the very tall growing shrubs listed on Page 26; with possibly a tree or two to give it point; see Page 28. In the next row (nearer your house) and on the ends of the back row, fairly tall or medium shrubs FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES — FRAMINGHAM, MASS. SCREEN PLANTING 21 may be used. Aiul, as is often desirable, in front of this a third row of medium or small shrubs to further soften the lines and break all possible monotony on your side of the screen. This presents an ojjportuuily to use shrubs with fine foliage or bark colorings, as well as flowering shrubs. '"1 ill I J, A screen of Evergreens is also ^'ery good for this piu-pose, and possesses the added advantage of blocking the view the whole year round, as is shown on Sketch No. 8. \el obst'r\e how easily and effectively a service-yard may be screened in summer and winter with Framingham evergreens. Evergreens suitable for this purpose will be found on Page '-29. Or perhaps, in your own back yard — while you do not allow refuse to collect — your own clothes yard is exposed to public view. In such case you can improve matters immensely by putting in a shrubbery screen similar to the one suggested in Sketch No. 7 THE STANDARD O F QUALITY FOR AMERICA 22 SCREEN PLANTING or by planting a one-row screen of dense columnar Evergreens. The latter has two advantages — First, being evergreen, the eflfect lasts all year round; even winter's harshest touch cannot lessen it. Second, narrow Evergreens like these do not take up much land space. These columnar Evergreens are presented on Page 'id. Sketch No. 8 Planting for Seclusion and Privacy While serving a slightly different purpose, shrubbery screens planted to bring greater seclusion and privacy to a home should be planned and handled in much the same manner as that which we already have suggested for the Screen Plantings described in the foregoing paragraphs. Your house may be close to your neighbor's. From the windows of the house next door one can look into your windows, or vice-versa. Lights from the other house or from the street may annoy you on summer evenings. You have not the feeling of seclusion you would most enjoy. Sketch No. 9 illustrates the remedy. See pages (26 and ''28 for the shrubs suitable for screening as above. This planting (of deciduous varieties) is very similar to that shown in Sketch No. 7 — the taller shrubs being nearest your neighbor's and the smaller shrubs toward your own house. The use of deciduous shrubs for a planting such as this is especially good if you go FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES FRAMINGHAM, MASS. PLANTING FOR SECLUSION AND PRIVACY 23 away for a portion of the Winter and are at home a coiisi(leral)le part of tlie Summer, when the leaves are on. Hut, if hke most of us, you spend more time in your house (hiring the Winter months, when the leaves are off, and are on your vacation duriui^ the j^reater part of the Sunnner season, the more geiminely serviceal)le type of screen for you to plant would he one of Evergreens, as depicted in Sketch No. 10. The effect of fallen snow on an Evergreen screen of this kind is always attractive and cluHMy. Moreover, if the spot to be planted is North or West of your house, such a '%.'^ A haiulsoim' sirfoii (il Jii Uluous tri'os ;uul Uiii>i' shrubs siT\iiiy both to bt-autilN and to slim out the view of a iieij>liboi 's back .\ard. planting will make a very efficient wind-break and provide welcome protection against the driving snow. This type of screen is also effective in shading out possible annoyance from street lights etc., all the year round. See page '■29 for such evergreens. About many homes are shade trees so arranged at the side or rear of house that they could be made into very inviting spots for lunches, teas, suppers, and little parties during the hot summer weather — were it not for the fact that thej^ are more or less open THE STANDARD O F QUALITY FOR AMERICA 24 PLANTING FOR SECLUSION AND PRIVACY to public gaze. Here is an opportunity, then, to utilize such spots by surrounding them with a shrubbery border screen, evergreen hedge, or evergreen border. ''^m.k^ -^ fl/Mp^ Sketch No. 9 Shrubbery border-screens are discussed on pages !26 and 28. Evergreen hedges are discussed on page 34. Evergreen borders are discussed on pages 29 and .'31. ..'^' Sketch No. 10 FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES — FRAMINGHAM, MASS. PLANTING FOR SECLUSION AND PRIVACY 25 But whatever of this maleri;i,l is used, the result will he approximately like sketch No. 11. Such a treat uieut will all'onl ;in artistic aud usefully secluded nook, screened off from everyhody outside. Sketch No. 1 1 Piazzas, also, can very easily he made more attractive, u.seful, comfortable and secure a<;ainst public vision, the g}are of lights, and the attacks of wind or weather, by planting any of the \'ines listed and described on pages 40 and 41. Note general planting directions on page 58 — but first of all bear in mind this most important of all rules: that it is better not to plant at all than to plant cheap inferior stock from some unknown source and be led into disappointment, waste of time and toss of money. The infinite care taken in raising Framingham Nursery stock assures the highest pos- sible quality at a fair price. THE STANDARD OF QUALITY FOR AMERICA" •16 DECIDUOUS SHRUBS FOR SCREEN AND BORDER PLANTING Plants for this purpose are here classifieil as in preceding lists: — (1) according to ultimate height, (i) by color of flower, etc. (3) by common name. Individual heights given in each case indicate size in which plants are now ready for delivery. Dagger(t) signifies suitability for sea -shore planting. Varieties Attaining a Height of 15 to 25 feet (These varieties should be planted 0 feet apart with smaller shrubs as classified under Foundation Planting for front rows.) PURPLE FLOWERS False Indigo Amorphafruticosa Foliage feathery. Very dark violet purple flowers in spikes i to 3 inches long in June, make a very handsome shrub. YELLOW FLOWERS Siberian Pea Caragana arborescens Flowers in June. Bark dark green and foliage very neat. Fruit in small green pods like pea-pods. Cornelian Cherry Cormis mascula Dense habit. Foliage glossy. Very attractive^ in March and April with its yellow flowers, and again in the fall with shining, scarlet, edible fruit. WHITE FLOWERS White Fringe Chionanlhus virginica Foliage large, dark green. Flowers in large panicles 4 to 6 inches long, in May and June, make a very showy shiub. Black grape-like fruit. Blue Dogwood Cornus allernifolia \'ery graceful; branches in whorls. Flowers in late May and early June. Dark blue berries find great favor with birds. See page 44. Silver Bell Halesia Carolina Spreading habit. Beautiful, large bell-shaped flowers profusely borne in May give a very distinctive effect. Wayfaring Tree Viburnum lantana Foliage large, silvery on under-side. Clusters of flowers in May followed by red fruit turning black in autumn. Attracts birds. VARIETIES VALUABLE FOR FRUIT EFFECT White Fringe Chionanlhus virginica F'oliage large, dark green. White flowers in large panicles 4 to 6 inches long, in May and June, make a very showy shrub. Black grape-like fruit. Blue Dogwood Cornus allernifolia Very graceful, branches in whorls. White flowers in late May and early June. Dark blue berries flnd great favor with birds. See page 44. Cornelian Cherry Dense habit. Foliage glossy Cornus mascula Very attractive in March and April with its yellow flowers and again in the fall with shining, scarlet, edible fruit. Attracts birds. Spindle Tree Euonymus europaei Inconspicuous white flowers. Foliage dark, turning crimson in autumn. Scarlet-orange fruit. Attracts birds. See page 43. tStaghorn Sumac I^hiis lyphina Picturesque native shrub. Branches hairj'. Large cones of deep brick red fruit covered with crimson hairs. .At- tracts birds. Wayfaring Tree Viburmim lanlana Foliage large, silvery on under side. Clusters of white flowers in May, followed by red fruit turning to black in autumn. Attracts birds. Varieties Attaining Height of 10 to 15 feet (These shrubs should be planted 5 feet apart. Plant smaller shrubs as listed under Foundation Planting for front rows.) WHITE FLOWERS tGroundsel Tree Baccharis halimifolia Fluffy flowers in September makes this shrub appear as covered with cotton. Bailey's Dogwood Cormis bailcyi Tall and comparatively narrow. Blooms nearly all summer. Branches dark red, particularly^ effective in winter. White berries in fall. Attracts birds. tGray Dogwood Cornus panicvlala Creamy white flowers in July. White berries in autumn. Attracts birds. European Red Osier Cornus sanguinea Blooms in July. White berries in autumn. Attracts birds. tArrow-wood Viburnum denlatum. Flat flower clusters in June followed by black fruit. Attracts birds. tHigh-bush Cranberry Viburnum opulus. Flat clusters of flowers in June followed by red berries. .\ttracts birds. WHITE FLOWERS, (continued) tAmoor River Privet Liguslrum amurense Small flowers foflowcd by a few black berries in autumn. Tall and rather narrow. Attractive foliage. Makes a fine hedge. See page 33. Sheep-berry Viburnum Icniago Flowers creamy white and very fragrant. Foliage light glossy green. Fruit bluish black. Attracts birds. Common Snowball Viburnum opulus sterilis Round masses of creamy white flowers in early June. PURPLE FLOWERS Smoke Bush Rhus colinus Attractive round leaves. Large numbers of misty- looking grayish purple flowers appear like a cloud of smoke in early June. Hungarian Lilac Syringa josikaea Glossy dark leaves. Flowers appear in late June, after other lilacs have faded. FRAMING HAM NURSERIES -FRAMINGHAM, MASS. DECIDUOUS SHRUBS FOR SCREEN AND BORDER PLANTING 27 VARIETIES VALUABLE FOR BARK, LEAF AND FRUIT EFFECT Bailey's Dogwood Cornus bailcyi Wliili' flowers nearly all summer. Branches dark red, very etToetive in winter. White Ijerrics attract birds. Pink-fruited Spindle Tree Euonymus bungcana Fruit pink, opening sn as to show its red seeds. Very showy. .Vttracts birds. fEnglish Privet Liguslrum vulgarc Small white flowers followed by large clusters of shiny Mack showy fruit. Valuable hedge plant. See page S'i. Purple-leaved Plum I'naius jiisstirdi Insignificant pink flowers. \'alual)le for its deep jmrple leaves wliich retain their color until late in the fall. tBuckthom Rhamnus calhartica Foliage dark green, branches spiny. Attractive small black fruit. Good hedge plant. See page Si. Carolina Buckthorn Rhamnu.i caroliiiiana Leaves dark green turning to yellow orange and red. Red berries turn black in fall, .\ttracts birds. fSmooth Sumac Klnix glabra Bark smooth. Very striking in autumn with its diip brick red seeds and crimson leaves. tArrow-wood i'ibiiniinii ihnUilum Flat while eluslers of flowers in June followed by black berries which attract birds. Sheep-berry Viburnum lentago Flowers creamy white and very fragrant. Foliage light glossy green. Fruit bluish black. Attracts birds. tHigh-bush Cranberry Viburnum opulus Flat white clusters of flowers in June followecl by red berries. Attracts birds. . Varieties Attaining Height of 6 to 10 feet (Should be planted about 4 feet apart with smaller shrubs as listed umler Foundation Planting, for front rows). RED FLOWERS Red Tartarian Honeysuckle Lotiicrni liilarica grandiflora rubra A variety of the well known honeysuckle. Flowers are red with orange yellow center in June. Small red fruits somewhat showy. PINK FLOWERS tCommon Hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora Large cone-shaped flowers are white early in August, turning to deep pink shortly afterward. fTartarian Honeysuckle Loniccra laiarica Profusion of small flowers in June. Light red fruit. Large-flowered Honeysuckle Lonicera talarica grandiflora rosea Similar to preceding. Flowers larger. Rosa Acacia Robinia hispida Beautiful rose colored flowers in May and June. Very fine when in bloom. YELLOW FLOWERS tCommon Barberry Golden Yellow flowers in June and bi in autumn. Berbcris vulgaris liant red berries fSiberian Dogwood Cornus sibcrica Small flowers in June. Large handsome leaves. Blood red stems contrast well against snow. Burning Bush Euonymus alata Flowers small in May and June. Wood corky. Smooth foliage turns into a mass of flame in fall. Bears a few red berries. Verv svmmetrical. tGreen-twigged Golden Bell Forsylhia riridis Abundant flowers in early May. Bark, green. Yellow Flowered Honeysuckle Blooms Mav and June. Loniccra latarica albida tFragrant Sumac Rhus aromalica Small flowers in cariy May. Leaves aromatic, turning deep crimson in fall. PURPLE FLOWERS Common Lilac Syringa vulgaris Large flowers abundant in May. Leaf heart-shaped, dark green. WHITE FLOWERS Button Bush Cephalanlhus occidcnialis Dense creamy-white flowers from July to September. Cornus sericea and Julv. Blue berries in October. tSilky Dogwood Flowers in Jur Stems reddish. American Red Osier Cornus stolonifcra Flowers in June. Blood red stems attractive against snow. Pearl Bush Exoclwrda grandiflora Large loose clusters of flowers in May. White Tartarian Honeysuckle Loniccra latarica grandiflora alba Flowers in May and June. Elderberry Savibucus canadensis Broad flat clusters of flowers in June and July, followed by black berries in September from which a fine wine can be made. Berries attract birds. "THE STANDARD O F QUALITY FOR AMERICA" 28 DECIDUOUS SHRUBS FOR SCREEN AND BORDER PLANTING WHITE FLOWERS Golden Elderberry Sambucus nigra aurea Similar to preceding. Leaves golden yellow. Good for dusty places. Common White Lilac Syringa vulgaris alba Large flowers abundant in May. Leaves heart-shaped, dark green. tBlueberry J'acciniuvi corymbosum Small urn-shaped, waxy flowers sometimes tinged with pink. Blue-black edible berries in July. Brilliant scarlet leaf eff'ect in autumn. Single Japanese Snowball Viburnum iomentosum Flowers 2 to 3 inches broad in June. Fruit red turning to black. VARIETIES VALUABLE FOR BARK, LEAF OR BERRY EFFECT fRed Chokeberry Aronia arbutifolia Red berries and crimson leaves in autumn. Attracts birds. See page 43. Black Chokeberry Arnnia melanocarpa Black berries in fall. .Attractive to birds. See page 43. Bush Aralia Aralia penlaphylla Beautiful dark green, five-lobed leaves which remain on spiny stems late in fall. Inconspicuous yellowish green flowers. tCommon Barberry Berberis vulgaris Golden yellow flowers in Spring. Crimson berries which attract birds remain on stems in fall and most of the winter. Foliage red in fall. fPurple-leaved Barberrj' Berberis vulgaris purpurea Similar to Common Barberry. Leaves purple. Fruit purple. Siberian Dogwood Cornus siberica Small yellow flowers in June. Large handsome leaves. Bark is brilliant red during winter. Fine contrast against snow. fSilky Dogwood Cornus sericca White flowers in June and July. Blue berries in October. Stems reddish. American Red Osier Cornus slolonifera White flowers in June. Blood red stems attractive against snow. Yellow-stemmed Osier Cornus slolonifera lutea Bright red stems make it very showy after leaves fall. Contrasts well against red stemmed varieties. Burning Bush Euonymus alatti Small yellow flowers in May and June. Smooth leaves turn brilliant red and orange hues in fall, making a mass of flame. Bears few red berries. Very symmetrical grower. Winter Berry Ilex vertieillata Very bushy. Branches upright. Foliage light green. Holds its scarlet berries until midwinter. Attracts birds. See page 44. Chinese Cherry Prunus lomentosa Stems covered with small pink blossoms in May before leaves appear. Small edible cherries borne in abundance. Attracts birds. See page 13. tFragrant Sumac Rhus aromalica Small yellow flowers in early May. Aromatic leaves turn dark crimson in autumn. Elderberry Sambucus canadensis Broad flat clusters of white flowers in June and July. Black berries in September from which a fine wine can be made. Attracts birds. See page 44. Golden Elderberry Sambucjis nigra aurea Similar to the preceding. Leaves golden yellow. Valuable for dusty places. fNinebark Spiraea opulifolia Shaggy bark. Most rapid growing shrub we list. Valu- able for quick results. fGolden Ninebark Spiraea opulifolia aurea Similar to preceding. Leaves yellow. Good for dusty places. tBlueberry Vaccinium corymbosum Urn-shaped white flowers, tinged with pink in June. Bluish black edible berries in July. Brilliant scarlet fall leaf coloring. Deciduous Trees for Screen Plantings The two following' varieties are the best for this purpose. Although not long lived they are rapid growing and give quick results. It is often advisable to plant these trees between small evergreens planted for screen purposes. By the time the e^'ergreens have grown large enough to be effective, these trees have come to the end of their usefulness and can be removed. Carolina Poplar Populus deltoides Pyramidal in form. Bark grayish green. Foliage heart-shaped, bright green. .Vlso valuable for shade. See page 39. Lombardy Poplar Populus fastigiata A tall tree. Branches grow upright and form a narrow tree giving very little shade. We grow this variety leaving the lower branches on, thus making a tree which will make a screen near the ground as well as near the top. Leaves light green. FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES — FRAMINGHAM, MASS. Evergreens for Screen Planting This piirpitse veqi larger in the hack row) also he iisetl here i'or the American Arborvitiie See page '>j. Pea-fruited Cypress See page 53. Golden Pea-fruited Cypress See |)age 53. Golden Plumed Cypress See page 53. Balsam Kir See page 50. White Fir See page 50. Frazer's Fir See page 50. Douglas' Fir See page 50. American Hemlock See page .^.i. lires the u.se of the larger sizes (.5 to G t'tet or (J to 7 iV)r ((uiek ett'ect. Sizes ILsted under "Foundation I'l : front rows, making a horder planting. 29 feet, or even anting" may Thuya occidcntnlin aurca lieiinispora plsiffra lielinispora pisifcra uurea Hrtiniapora phininsti tuirru AbU:'< Imhamcii Abies concolnr Abies fraserj Pseudnlsuga laxifnUa Tsuga canadensis Red Cedar See page 51. Austrian Pine See page r,i. Jack Pine See page 52. White Pine See page 53. White Spruce See page 51. Engleman's Spruce See page 5i. Norway Spruce See page .'I'i. Colorado Green Spruce See i)age 5:^. Roster's Blue Spruce See page 52. Jiinipirus virginiana Pimis austriaca Pinus divaricala Pinus strobua Picea alba Picea cngclmanni Picea excelsa Picea pungens Picea pungens kosteriana -l^.i' -'■-**l*-li - t^**^:^:^^ A field of evergreens at the Framingham Nurseries. In foreground are smaller kinds suitable for foundation and border planting. In background some of the columnar varieties listed below. Evergreens for Service-yard Screens Thrives in ordinarv soils Thuya occidentalis Thuya occidentalis an tea American Arborvitae Narrow cone or column. Densel}' branchcii Peabody's Golden Arbor\'itae .\ variety of the preceding with yellow foliage. Pyramidal Arborvitae Thuya occidentalis pyramidalis \'ery narrow cone or column. Dense and compact. Foliage rich dark green which does not change appreciably in winter. "THE STANDARD OF QUALITY FOR AMERICA" Wind Breaks 30 Following along this subject, we naturallj' reach the more specific use of shrubbery for Wind Breaks. Ai'e the cold, penetrating winds of Winter permitted to rush with unbroken force against your house from the north and west? If so, it may be that not infrequently you are forced to inconvenience and considerable unnecessary expense in keeping your home at a comfortable temperature. Also the snow is apt to be blown about the house in un- gainly, troublesome drifts, covering paths and giving a generally forlorn, bleak ap- pearance to the entire place — something as is pictured in Sketch No. 12. If such is the case, it is entirely unnecessary. There is a very simple but certain preventive available. Plant a high hedge, or Wind break, of Framingham Evergreens, as shown in Sketch No. 13. ^ ^-*^ C^-<& **5SS % ^ «, ' '■« f. ^- I fill 1"/=' I III " •! II' A el 'm\i {\ '^^■' ' ==^ Sketch 13 FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES — FRAMINGHAM, MASS WIND BREAKS 31 ,%^' 5-^n. V' A ^ ^ V s^. ♦ V -< »^feJ»». 4^ Ske tch 14 Then, to give u neat, senii-i'onual ctl'ect, trim off the tops and sides like this: — .^^^'"t'.^i 5f-fc If a close, dense hedge is desired, plant the Evergreens in a single line so that their hranches intermingle as in Sketch No. 14. Or, if you prefer a more informal Windhnvik, plant the Evergreens in a staggered row as in Sketch No. 16. This type of Windbreak shoidd he sheared smooth once a A^ear. Sketch 16 • yil Wa.*> It is reallj^ astonishing what an amount of improvement can be effected by following either of these suggestions for Windbreak planting. The house is kept snugger and more comfortable, and the surrounding grounds comparatively free of troublesome snow drifts. The most satisfactory windbreaks are made from Evergreens, as they retain foliage all winter long. On account of the fact that deciduous trees and shrubs lose their leaves in the Fall, their value for windbreak purposes is so small that we shall not discuss thera in this connection. Windbreaks may be made in either of two ways. 1. An informal planting, preferably of at least two staggered rows. Trees should not be trimmed, but left to grow naturally. The varieties mentioned on page 29 for Evergreen Screen Plantings are suitable for this purpose. i. Large hedges. This makes a closer windbreak and is more suitable for small house lots. The following varieties are best for this purpose. Should be planted very close so that the branches intermingle. Norway Spruce I'icea excelsa Broad pyramid, graceful. Rapid growing, attains 75 feet. Foliage dense, dark green. Very successful in cold climates. 5 to 6 feet, tall, should be planted 2 feet apart center to center. 6 to 8 feet tall, should be planted 2J^ feet apart. 8 to 10 feet tall, should be planted 3 feet apart. Thuya occidental ii Densely branched. Thrives .\mericaii Arborvitae Narrow cone or col in ordinary soils. o to 6 feet tall, should be planted 21 inches apart center to center. 6 to 7 feet tall, plant 24 inches center to center. 7 to 8 feet tall, plant 27 inches apart center to center. THE STANDARD OF QUALITY FOR AMERICA 32 Protective Plantings People who live near a school house invariably experience the annoyance of having the children walk along the edges of their lawns and wearing away the grass. Or where a house is on a much-used sti'eet, not only children but the grown-up passers by are more than frequentl.y guilty of the same thing. In such cases the use of wire wickets or other such devices generallj' proves but temporary in its effect. A hedge is the proper remedy. A hedge may be either formal or informal, as illustrated in Sketches No. 17 and No. 18. Hedges — formal and informal — can be made of the deciduous shrubs below and on Page 34; or of the Evergreens, described on Page 34. Varieties marked with dagger (t) are suitable for seashore planting. This sturdy evergreen hedge of Norway Spruce does much to give privacy, dignity, and distinction to the estate on which it is planted. Hedges Deciduous Shrubs for Hedges fJapanese Barberry Berberis thunbergii Small, slow-growing, spreading; branchlets drooping. Makes a dense round, broad hedge, which, on account of its thorns is never molested by dogs or children. Leaves small, round, turning scarlet in autumn. Bears quantities of crimson berries which remain until late winter. Attracts birds. Can be trimmed into any shape. Should be planted every 12 inches. tCockspur Thorn Crataegus crus-galli Handsome dark glossy leaves. Stout thorns 2 inches and more in length. Makes a positive barrier to tres- passers. Should be planted every 24 inches. California Privet Ligustrum ovatifolium The best known of all hedge plants. Leaves dark green and shining. Makes a tall narrow hedge which can be made broader by severe pruning. Somewhat tender, but worth planting on account of its great beauty. FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES tChinese Privet Ligustrum ibota The hardiest and most graceful of all privets. Makes a broad hedge of medium height and withstands shearing perfectly. Plant every 12 inches. fRegel's Privet Ligustrum ibota regeliauum Similar to the preceding bu broader and shorter. Plant every 1.5 inches. , tEnglish Privet Ligustrum vutgare Makes a broad, tall hedge. White flowers in June followed by large clusters of shiny black berries. Plant every 12 inches. tBuckthorn Rhamnus cathartica Foliage dark green. Branches spiny, .\ttractive small black fruit. Plant every 18 inches. FRAMINGHAM, MASS. HEDGES 33 151 ^i JBgllil \ 1 -^ ? i f^ h^<^^!fe-A^^-; ''^. '.^t, Sketch No. 17 Informal Hedge, the slirubs left to grow naturally. Sketch No. 18 X Formal Hedge, made Ijy trinuiiiiig the toixs and sides. "THE STANDARD OF QUALITY FOR AMERI C A " 34 HEDGES Flowering Shrubs for Hedges Japanese Quince Cydonia japonica Pink flowers in March and April. Compact and dense. Branches thorny. May be allowed to grow large or can be kept small by pruning which does not affect the bloom. Plant 15 or 18 inches apart. Maule's Japanese Quince Cydonia japonica matdei Plant Similar to preceding. Flowers yellow orange every 15 inches. tJapanese Rose Rosa rugosa Foliage glossy dark green. Flowers single red, fragrant June to December. Stems densely covered with slender thorns. Large bright scarlet fruit in fall and winter attracts birds. Especially adapted to seashore planting. Plant every 15 to 18 inches. tWhite Japanese Rose Similar to preceding, or 18 inches. Rosa rugosa alba Flowers white. Plant every 15 Red Japanese Quince Cydonia japonica umbilicata Similar to Japanese Quince. Flowers red. Plant every 15 inches. Lemoine's Deutzia Deutzia lemoinei Pure white single flowers in large clusters. Completely cover the shrub in May and June. Grows up to four feet tall and four feet Ijroad. Makes a round hedge which needs very little trimming. Plant every 18 inches. fEverblooming Spiraea Spiraea bumatda Covered with pink flowers in flat panicles in July and August. Makes a low hedge which cannot be trimmed smooth without hurting the bloom. Plant every 18 inches. tCrimson Everblooming Spiraea Spiraea bumatda Anthony Waterer Similar to the preceding. Flowers crimson. Plant every 18 inches. American Arborvitae Evergreens for Hedges Thuya occidentalis Siberian Arborvitae Narrow cone or column. Densely branched. Makes a tall hedge ultimately, but can be kept back for years, if desired, by shearing. 3 to 4 feet, plant every 15 inches. 4 to 6 feet, plant every 20 inches. 5 to 6 feet, plant every 25 inches. Thuya occidentalis siberica Broad cone. Very dense and bushy. Foliage dark steel-gray green. Extremely hardy on a wide range of soils. Makes a broad hedge of medium height which withstands hard shearing. 2 to 23^ feet tall, plant every 14 inches. 2J4 to 3 feet tall, plant every 18 inches. 3 to 4 feet, plant every 24 inches. Globe Arborvitae Thuya occidentalis globosa Low, slow-growing, dense, globe-shaped. Foliage bright green; bronze in winter. 15 to 18 inches, plant every 15 inches. 18 to 24 inches, plant every 18 inches. Juniperus communis hibernica Dense. Foliage light grayish Irish Juniper Very narrow column green. Makes a tall and very narrow hedge. 3 to 4 feet, plant every 12 inches. 4 to 5 feet, plant every 15 inches. Norway Spruce Picea excetsa Broad pyramid, graceful. Rapid growing but may be kept comparatively small, if desired, for many years by shearing. When it does finally grow tall it is valuable as a windbreak. 2 to 3 feet, plant every 15 inches. 3 to 4 feet, plant every 20 inches. FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES — FRAMINGHAM, MASS. Shade Planting 35 After the necessary fouudntion, screen, and protective plantings have been properly accomplished, it is generally discovered that a bit of shade about the house, at various points on the lawn, would be welcome. The inviting presence of well-formed Shade Trees is always an appreciable addition io the dignity and impression of any grounds; and such trees grow to become almost as well known friends. The location of tlu> house in respect to the street governs to great extent the placing of Shade Trees. Where the house is on the north side of the street and close to it, Sketch No. 19 illustrates a good plan to follow in setting out shade trees: — Sketch No. 19 Sketch No. 20 The row of trees on the west side block out the tiring rays of the afternoon sun. Where the house is some distance from the street, trees near the house will shade it while trees near the street not only dignify and dress the grounds, but afli'ord comfort to passers by as well as providing a partial screen against dust, etc., as in Sketch No. 20. Sketch No. 21 When the house is on the south side of the street, an arrangement such as in Sketch No. 21 is good. "THE STANDARD OF QUALITY FOR AMERICA" 36 SHADE PLANTING The row of trees next to the street, although not shading the house, shades the side walk, acts as a dust screen, and also gives the house a good setting — as in Sketch No. 'i'i : — >r' ^^^t. r -^ %" li.feMf; \W?Iy^$-''' ^ Sketch No. 22 When the house is on the east side of street, Sketch No. 23 (as follows) applies: — If the house is on the west side of street, the same general plan as laid down in Sketch No. 23 applies — but reversed to correspond with change of position. f Sketch No. 23 Other trees may be added on the north and east (or west if house is on west side of street) which, while not shading the house, will balance the planting, further dress the grounds, as well as shade the lawn. Shade trees are listed and discussed on Pages 37 and 39. In selecting, all that is necessary to do is to consult the rule of distances given there, in relation to the spaces to be planted. These trees should be planted from 30 to 40 feet apart. If trees are already planted on part of your street, conform to the distances between the trees aheady planted. FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES FRAMINGHAM, MASS, SHADE PLANTING 37 Where trees are to he planted ahout the house, tliey may l)e planted as near as "^O feet apart. The (hstanee apart shouhl he ])artly determined l)y tlie parts of the house or hxwn you desire to sha(h\ My phmting 20 feet apart innnechate shack* is ])rovided. As trees grow larger, every otluM- one may be removed. The cool, inviting shade of the Sugar Maple. Trees like this grow to be real friends. Shade Trees *Varieties marked with a star are those l)est suited for street planting. Silver Maple Acer daxycarpiim Red, or Swamp Maple Acer rubruvi Foliage light green, silvery beneath; most rapid-growing E.\cellent habit. Scarlet flowers in early spring; dense Maple, hardy; largely used for street planting. foliage, gorgeous color in autumn. *Norway Maple Acer platanoidcs A large, handsome tree, with round, spreading head; broad, dark green foliage; very hardy. Especially adapted for street and seashore planting. *Sugar Maple Acer saccharum Excellent street and shade tree, upright and dense growth; foliage turning bright yellow and scarlet in autumn. Does well in almost every soil. THE STANDARD OF QUALITY FOR AMERICA 38 SHADE TREES Horse Chestnut Aescuhis hippocastaniim Large tree of regular outline. Blooms in May; flowers white, tinged with red, growing in panicles 8 to 10 in. long; very showy. Double White-flowering Horse Chestnut Aexculus hippocttslnnuni flore plena alba Double flowers; white and pink, in larger panieles than the Hippocastanum; bears no fruit. Red-flowering Horse Chestnut Aesculus rubicunda Very desirable and attractive variety; the foliage is dark; flowers red; highly ornamental. European White Birch Belula alba Graceful tree, with spray-like branches and silvery bark ; very cff^ective in winter; assumes an elegant, drooping habit. A street well planted with a variety of shade trees. Few things will do more to improve the appearance and value of residential real estate. Photo by courtesy of the House Beautiful Pub. Co., Inc. Weeping Cut-leaved Birch Belula alba laciniata One of the most popular of the weeping trees. Foliage deeply cut, drooping in the most picturesque manner; silvery white bark; vigorous growth Western Catalpa Catalpa speciosa Tall and hardy; well adapted to forest and ornamental planting; white flowers. Similar to those of the Chinese catalpa. Black Birch Belula lenla Trunk dark reddish brown; young bark aromatic, with agreeable flavor; handsome round headed pendulous branches when older; attractive in spring, with its long staminate catkins; leaves heart shaped. Yellow Birch Belula lulea Resembles the preceding; bark is silvery gray or light orange; leaves hairy along the veins beneath; one of the most valuable forest trees in the northern states. A blaze of gold in autumn. Canoe, or Paper Birch Belula papyrifera Ornamental tree, with very white trunk and loose, graceful head when older; leaves large and handsome. FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES American Beech Fagus grandijolia A magnificent tree; large, spreading growth; symmetri- cal; smooth gray bark attractive in Winter. Purple-leaved Beech Fagvs sylvatiea purpurea A purple-leaved variety of the preceding. European Beech Choice and beautiful tree; excellent for screen. Fagus sylvatiea retains foliage very late; White Ash Fraxinus alba Well-known native variety, with straight, clean trunk; soft, mellow green foliage when young. FRAMINGHAM, MASS. SHADE TREES 39 Rivers' Purple Beech Fagus sylratica purpunu rivcrsi 'I'lio fincsl of all purplc-Ieaved trees; compaet, syin- melrieal growth; eriiiison foliage early in the spring, changing to dark pnrple in the suninier. *Tiilip Tree, or Whitewood Liriodcmlroii lulipiferu A large tree; snioolli bark; glossy, light green, fiddle- shapcd leaves; branches spreading. The Howers are Tulip-like, of a greenish-yellow color, lilotclied with orange. n Oak Querciis paluslris Peculiarly handsome tree when yoniig; used for avenues. Leaves dee]) green, turning to red in the fall, finely divided. Drooping branches. Grows rapidly and prefers somewhat moist soil. Fibrous rooted and trans- plants well. Superb lawn tree. Red Oak Qvemis rubra A broad tree of rapid growth; large, rich foliage, which turns to a bronzy red in the fall. Deservedly popular. Silver Poplar Populiix alba From Europe. Rapid growth and si)rcading habit I leaves glossy above and white as snow beneath. Flour- ishes in any soil. Gray Poplar Populus alba ravcicciis A broad-leaved variety; the young shoots are very gray and woolly. Useful for foliage effects in large plantings. Carolina Poplar Populus deltoides A popular tree where shade is wanted quickly; pyramidal in form; bark gray-green; foliage heait shaped, and of a bright green color; very valuable for shade. European Mountain Ash Sorbns avciiparia Fine tree, bearing clusters of scarlet berries from July to winter, making it very attractive. Oak-leaved Mountain Ash Sorbiis qucrcifolia Pyramidal habit; Oak-like leaves, green above and woolly underneath. •Crimean Linden Leaves tough and 1 Tilia dasyslyla thery; dark, glossy green above and pale beneath, with tufts of brown hairs on the axils of the principal veins; bright yellow bark in winter. Lombardy Poplar Populus fasligiula A well-known, upright and extremely rapid grower; leaves bright, pale green, lighter beneath; indispensable in landscape gardening; as it tends to relieve the ordi- nary monotonous outlines of most other trees; largelj' used for screen purposes. Simon's Poplar Popvhts simonii A strong tree, with large, glossy leaves like Balsam Poplar. A distinct, quick growing variety; valuable for windbreaks and seashore planting. White Oak Quercus alba One of the noblest trees of the Northern States. Beauti- ful park tree; foliage assumes a violet-purple color in the fall. *Scarlet Oak Quercus rnccinca Especially valuable for its brilliant scarlet fall color. Grows well in dry situations. Leaves are large and feathery. ♦European Linden Tilia etiropaen Very fine pyramidal tree of large size, having large leaves and fragrant flowers. Very desirable. ♦Small-leaved European Linden Tilia europaea parvifolia Of slower growth, leaves small, thin, cordate, green above, silvery beneath, with tufts of rusty hairs in the axils of the veins. Blossom very sweet scented. ♦American Elm Lofty and spreading, with drooping branches common and beautiful of the Elms. Ulmus americana Most Ulmus campestris open-headed tree. Often ♦English Elm Round-topped and sometir used for avenues. Foliage dark green, remaining several weeks longer than that of the American, and is more delicately cut. PRICES Owing to seasonal fluctuations in the prices of nursery stock we have discontinued the practice of inserting prices in this general descriptive catalog. The information in this book holds good over a long period and for this reason we recommend its preservation. Seasonal price lists will be mailed you twice a year — March 1st and September 1st. If however you do not receive them please notify us. THE STANDARD OF QUALITY FOR AMERICA" 40 Piazza and Pergola Plantings In the creation of attractive piazza "cozy-corners," back or front yard arbor-ways, and the simpler forms of garden pergolas, the plants listed under this classification comprise varieties suitable for the most effective, practical results. In planting, a trellis of some kind is always necessary for the plants to train upon. Piazza trellises can be very easily and inexpensively constructed of wire or painted laths — the simpler the l^etter, as it is desirable A Piazza "cozy corner" -giving seclusion, beauty, comfort and protection against summer dust. to keep the trellis-work as unobstrusive as possible. In planning the construction of arbors, it is of course largely a matter for personal taste and judgment in conjunction with the exigencies of existing conditions such as available space, location, etc. alway bearing in mind, however, that until the plants are fairly well along in growth, the base trellis-work must be sufficiently fine to permit speedy climbing. FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES — FRAMINGHAM, MASS. PIAZZA AND PERGOLA PLANTINGS 41 Vines and Other Climbing Plants Actinidia Aclitiiilia arguta A strong growing Japanese vine with ratlier large leaves Plowers white with purple edible, of sweet flavor. liter. Fruit is yellow Trumpet Vine Bigtionia radicans A hardy, high climbing plant bearing large scarlet-orange trumpet shaped flowers in August. Foliage handsome dark green. Japanese Clematis Clematis paniculata One of the best vines. Luxuriant grower. Blooms l)rofusely in summer; flowers are white, medium size, fragrant. Perfectly hardy. Grows well on a trellis. Hybrid Large-Flowering Clematis, all varieties. Clematis Duchess of Edinburgh, Flowers double white, sweet-scented. Clematis Henryi, Free blooming. Flowers large, creamy white. Clematis Jackmanni, Flowers velvety purple. Clematis Madam Baron Voillard, Flowers crimson. Clematis Madam Kdouard Andre, Flowers uni<|ue tint of soft pink. Chinese Honeysuckle Loniccra hrachypoda Foliage dark green and remains until very late. Flowers yellow and crimson colored, fragrant. l.oni Hall's Honeysuckle Vigorous grower. Fragrant, v from midsummer until frost. ■era brachi/poda huUiana low and white flowers Purple Wistaria Wistaria chinensis Hardy, fast-growing. Foliage compound, pale green. Long clusters of purplish pea-shaped flowers in May. White Wistaria Wistaria chinensis alba A white-flowered variety of the preceding Climbing Roses American Pillar. \ fine old variety. Flowers single, large, pink. Free blooming. Crimson Rambler. The foliage is rich, (ls aTid fruit, attract the birds; and it is advisable to include some of these sorts in your i)lanl iwj.. Birds i)lay an im])ortaid pari in the economy of nature and are an attractive feature of home surroundings. Persons intenvsted in (Jame Pres(>rves, should give attention to the varieties listed below as attractive to game birds. Tli(> subject of (ianie Preserves is too larg(> to present in detail here. We sliall be very glad to give special d<>tailed information however 1o persons interested. \ sin (11 1)1 niixiil (li( iiliiDiis shrubs, specially selected to aitraci birds, surrounding a rose and perennial garden. Old- fashioned charm in an entirely new-fashioned setting. Home gardeners who have had crops damaged by such birds as crows antl sparrows can gain protection by planting nearby the varieties of shrubs upon which those particular bird-pests feed, and thus keep them away from the garden itself. Below we give a list of those trees, shrubs and ^'ines \\hich are fruit-l)earing and furnish food for Birds; also a list of the birds which feed on the various kinds. The des- criptions of the plants will be found in this catalog, on pages referred to below. Service Berry .Attracts bird: .-I melunchtcr caitadenaift 1, -i, 4, 0, 8, 10, U, 17, iO, io. Virginia Creeper Ampelopsis quinquefolia See page 40. Attracts birds Nos. 2, 6, 9, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 25. Japanese Barberry Common Barberry Purple-leaved Barberry See pages 28 and .'i2. 16, 17, 18, 25. Berberis thunbergii Berberis vulgaris Berberis vulgaris purpurea .\ttract birds Nos. 4, 6, !>, 12, 14, Bittersweet Japanese Bittersweet See page 46. .\ttract birds Nc Burning Bush Spindle Tree Pink-fruited Spindle Tree Celastrus scandens C el a .sir u s paniculat u s 2, 9, 14, 10, 17, 25. Euonymus alata Euoiiymus europaea Euonymus bungeana Blue Dogwood Bailey's Dogwood Gray Dogwood Cornelian Cherry European Red Osier Silky Dogwood Siberian Dogwood .\merican Red Osier Vellow-stemed Osier Cornus alternifolia Cornus baileyi Cornus paniculata Cornus mascula Cornus sanguinea Cornus sericea Cornus siberica Cornus stolonifera Cornus stolonifera lulea See pages 26. 27 and 28. .\ttracl birds Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 25. Comrnon Juniper Juniperus communis Red Cedar Juniperus virginiana See page '51. .Vllracl, birds Nos. 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 12, 15 16, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25. See pages 26 and 27. Attract birds Nos. 2, 6, 16, 17, 25 European Mountain Ash Oak-leaved Mountain Ash See page 3!). .Vttract birds 18, 25. Nos. 2, Sorbus aucuparia Sorbus quercifolia 4, 7, 8, 9, 14, 17. "THE STANDARD OF QUALITY FOR AMERICA" 44 PLANTS TO ATTRACT BIRDS Bayberrj' Myrica cerifera See page 45. Attracts birds Nos. 1, 5, 6, 9, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, '24, 25. Buckthorn Rhamnns catharfica Carolina Buckthorn Rhamnus caroliniana See page -27. Attract birds Nos. 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12, 17, 21. Smooth Sumac Rhus (jlabra Staghorn Sumac Rhus fyphina See pages 20 and 27. Atlract birds Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9. 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25. Elderberry Sambucus canadensis Golden Elderberry Sambucus nigra aurea See page 28. Attract birds Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 23, 25. Blueberry See page 28. 17, 18, 25. Vaccinium coryumbosum Attracts birds Nos. 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 12, 14, Meadow Rose Swamp Rose Wild Rose Japanese Climbing Rose Shining-leaved Rrose Sweet Briar Rose Red-leaved Rose Japanese Rose White Japanese Rose Prairie Rose Memorial Rose See Page 45. Attract almo.st all of Arrow-wood Wayfaring Tree Sheep-Berrj' High-bush Cranberry See pages 26 and 27. -\ttract birds 10, 17, 18, 21, 24, 25. Rosa blanda Rosa Carolina Rosa lucida Rosa mulliflora Rosa nitida Rosa rubiginosa Rosa rubrifolia Rosa rugosa Rosa rugosa alba Rosa seligera Rosa wichuriana the birds listed below. Viburnum denlalum Viburnum lantana Viburnum lentago ]'iburnum opulus Nos. 2, 4, 6, 9, 14, KEY TO THE BIRDS The following is a list of the birds which feed upon the fruits of the shrubs listed above. The numbers correspond with those in the list of plants. 1 Blackbird 6 Crow 11 Junco 16 Ouail 21 Thrasher 2 Bluebird 7 Finch 12 Kingbird 17 Robin 22 Thrush 3 Catbird 8 Grosbeak 13 Oriole 18 Sparrow 23 Vireo 4 Cedarbird 9 Grouse 14 Pheasant 19 Swallow 24 Warbler 5 Chickadee 10 Jay 15 Phoebe 20 Tanager 25 Woodpecker Natural Plantings Where the home grounds are very exten.si\'e, it is often desirable to give some part of it up to a Natural Planting. This is done by planting those things which are native to the immediate regions. Varieties that are not native, but which have similar character- istics, may be used. These plantings should be made of irregular clumps made up of several plants of a kind — rarely more than two kinds in a group. The grouping of such a planting requires thorough study of the surroundings. The following lists enumerate varieties suitable for such a purpo.se in New England. A dagger (t) indicates those varieties suitable for sea-shore planting. Shrubs Berberis vulgaris Common Barberry See page 28. tSweet Pepper Bush Clethra alnifolia Rich green foliage. Spikes of creamy-white fragrant flowers during the greater part of summer. Thrives in wet places. tSweet Fern Comptonia asplenifolia Fern-like, dark green aromatic foliage. Brownish flowers. A very low growing plant which thrives on barren and rocky soil. tGray Dogwood Coruus paniculata American Red Osier Corrnis slolonifera Thrives in damp places. See page 28. Witch Hazel Hamamelis virginica One of our best native shrubs. Strong growing. Showy yellow flowers appear after the ripening of the leaves in November. Yellow-stemmed Osier Cornus slolonifera lulea Prefers damp soil. See page 28. tWinterberry, or Black Alder See page 28. Prefers damp soil. Ilex verlicitlafa Good for damp places. See page 20. FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES — FRAMINGHAM, MASS. NATURAL PLANTINGS 45 Shrubs (Continued} Rhus glabra Rhus typhina tBayberry Myrica cerifcra Low, spreading. Tlirives in sandy places, and near the seashore. Foliage dark green, nearly evergreen, aro- matic. Flowers are inconspicuous, followed by white or grayish waxy herries. tFragrant Sumac Rhus aromalica See page ^7. tSmooth Sumac See page 27. Staghorn Sumac See page 'ifi. Wild Roses Rosa species Several of the species listed below are native to .Vmerica. Others, although native elsewhere, have similar general characteristics. Meadow Rose Rosa blaiula The slender red branches are almost thornless; foliage oval, pale green; flowers are large, bright rose-colored, single; blooms in May. Swamp Rose Rnsa Carolina The tall-growing Wild Hose, with single pink flowers during the summer months; its bright rod fruit is very showy. t^^'ild Rose Rnsa lucida A dwarf native variety, with stems thickly covered with prickles; foliage dark green, shining above; flowers single, rosy pink about two inches across; does well on poor soil. Japanese Climbing Rose Rosa mulliflora A Japanese variety of rapid growth, forming a round, drooping shrub when standing alone; its proper place, however, is mixed with other shrubbery; its single, pure white flowers are produced in great quantities, followed by an equal number of small scarlet fruit in winter. tSiiining-leaved Rose Rosa nitida The branches are completely covered with straight prickles and bristles; foliage bright green, glossy; flowers are highly colored bright pink. Red-leaved Rose Rosa rubrifolia Upright grower, with slender purplish branches, covered with glaucous bloom; foliage bluish green, tinged with red, and is very etTective as a red foliage shrub; flowers scarlet in June. tSweet Briar Rose Rosa rubiijinosa The well-known Sweet Hriar with highly scented foliage, small, pink, fragrant flowers, and quantities of bright fruit. Klooms in June. Prairie Rose Rose setigera Large single flowers of deep rose-color. It is a climber, and when trained over a veranda makes a beautiful display. Memorial Rose Rosa vichnraiana Used extensively for covering embankments and stone- work; it creeps rapidly over the surface, forming a mat of dark foliage; flowers are pure white, borne in dusters and fragrant. tElderberry See page -'S. tGolden Elderberry See page '28. Sambucus can ml en s Is Sainbuciis nigra aiirea Willow-leaved Spiraea Spiraea salicifolia Small shrub bearing light pink or white flowers in long dense panicles in June and July. Prefers wet places. Hardback Spiraea lomenlosa A small native shrub with few stems surmounted by large deep pink or purple spikes of flowers in July and August. Grows naturally in sandy upland soil. Viburnum cassinoides Foliage smooth, turns to brilliant Withe-Rod Fairly large shrub colors in fall. White flowers in flat clusters 3 to 5 inches broad in June and July. Round fruit, pink at first turning to black. fArrow-wood Prefers moist soil. Vihnr denial ni, See page iG. Evergreens tBalsani Fir See ijage .50. tCommon Juniper See page .il. tGolden Common Juniper See page .il. tRed, or Virginia Cedar See page .51. tGolden Virginia Cedar See page .51. tBIue Virginia Cedar See page 51. White Spruce See page .51. "THE Abies balsamea J u n i per us com m un is Juniperus communis aurea Juniperus rirginiana Juniperus rirginiana aurea Juniperus rirginiana glauca Picea alba tJacli Pine See page 5-i. tWhite Pine See page li'.i. American Yew See page .51. American Arborvitae See page .5.5. American Hemlock See page .5.5. Globe-shaped Hemlock See page .5.5. STANDARD O F QUALITY F O R Pinus divariealu Pin us strobus Taxus canadensis Thuya occidentalis Tsuga canadensis Tsuga canadensis globosa A M ERICA" 46 NATURAL PLANTINGS Virginia Creeper A vigorous high climljing vine of rapid growth. Foliage rich crimson in autumn. Trumpet Vine Bigonia radicans A hardy, high climbing plant bearing large scarlet- orange, trumpet shaped flowers in August. Foliage, handsome dark green. Roxbury Waxwork (Bittersweet) Celastrus scandens A native climber with glossy leaves. Orange fruit in clusters hangs on stems all winter. Vines Valuable for trailing over rocks and stone walls. Ampclopsis quinquejolia Japanese Bittersweet A Japan Celastrus paniculaius ariety similar to the preceding; fruit crimson Wild Clematis Clematis viryiitiana Native. Rapid growing. White flowers in August followed by feathery white seeds which are very decora- tive. Red, or Swamp Maple See page 37. Sugar Maple See page 37. Black Birch See page 38. Yellow Birch See page 38. Canoe, or Paper Birch See page 38. American Beech See page 38. A bare rocky place made attractive by the planting of a Trumpet \ ine Trees Acer rubrum Acer sacchariim Betula lenta Bctuta tutea Betula papyrifera Fagus grandijolia tSilver Poplar See page 39. White Oak See page 39. Scarlet Oak See page 39. Pin Oak See page 39. Red Oak See page 39. American Elm See page 39. Populus alba Quercus alba Quercus coccinea Quercus palusfris Quercus rubra Ulmus americana FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES FRAMINGHAM, MASS. Plants for Odd Purposes Bank Plantings to Prevent Soil Washing 47 SHRUBS Should 1)1- planted I! fct-t apart. Coral Berry Si/mphoricari)Os initgari.i Small crimson lnTrii-.s. (irows up to o foot in hoifjlit. Fine for shady places. Its lliickl\ mulli-d roots prevent soil washing. Drooping Golden Bell I'arxi/lliid simpeKsa liruichcs droopinf;. Stems covered with yellow liell- shaped flowers in .\pril. Leaves rich green, tnmiii}; purplish in autumn. .\ttains a height of eight feet. Lower branches mat down, thus previ'nting soil washing. VINES Should he planted eviTy IS or H inches. Chinese Honeysuckle Lonicera brachypoda i''oliage dark green, nearly evc^rgrcen. Flowers yellow and cream-colori-il, fragrant. Hall's Honeysuckle I.niiircru hnirhi/pnda luiUiuna \igorons grower. Fragrant yellow and white flowers from mill-summer until frost. A retaining Wall planted on outside with Large-Leaved Evergreen Bittersweet, with deciduous shrubbery (Forsythia Fortunai on inside. Note the luxuri- ant mass effect where otherwise the vista would be harsh and unattractive. For Covering Masonry or Brick Walls Evergreen Bittersweet Enoni/mnx nidiraiis Half shrub, half vine. Planted in the open it grows up- right, generally conical in shape. Planted against a wall, it clings and climbs making a close flat covering. Leaves Ji inch long. Evergreen. Variegated Evergreen Bittersweet Eiinnymus radicans variegnta Similar to Evergreen Bittersweet, but leaves are variegat- ed with yellow, white and pinkish tints Large-leaved Evergreen Bittersweet Eunnymus radicans grandiflora Similar to the preceding. Leaves larger. More rapid grower. Bushier, does not lie flat to a wall, but makes a bushy covering. Ground Covers for Shady Places Oftentimes a portion of one's lawn is so shaded that grass does very poorly. In such a place, a low growing ground cover plant is desirable. For this purpose, the two following species are best. Trailing Myrtle Vinca minor .\ handsome trailing plant with evergreen foliage. Showy bright blue flowers borne freely in early spring and at intervals throughout summer and fall. Japanese Spurge Low-growing evergreen plant Pai-liysandra tcrmiiialix White flowers on short spikes. Its bright green foliage makes a beautiful carpet Should be planted 6 to li inches apart, they are planted, the quicker the result. The closer THE STANDARD O F QUALITY FOR AMERICA" 48 Roses We have in no way attempted to cover this subject in its entirety, or as relative to the complete planning and planting of formal or informal flower-gardens. Rather, realizing that the occasional decorative rose-bed is generally a much more practical source of beauti- fication and gratification on the average residential grounds than the garden of larger dimensions might be, we have presented suggestions most applicable to this specific use The borders of mixed deciduous shrubs at tlie entrance to this for- mal rose garden lend a very desirable touch of privacy and seclusion. of decoration. In planning such beds, it is important that species such as are listed here should be planted in beds separate from any other sorts of shrubs; that is, while for artis- tic effect it is sometimes desirable to mix the Rose varieties or colors in single beds, for best results they never should be mixed with other plants or shrubbery. Wild sorts, suitable for this purpose, will be found under "Natural Plantings". Hardy June Roses In this list we have best varieties of the good old sorts, that do best in our New England climate and are always in de- mand on aceount of their hardiness and beautiful bloom, although their period of blooming is short. American Beauty. Large, red, beautiful of form, and very double. The fragrance is delightful resembling La France. Fisher Holmes. H.P. May be briefly described as an improved General Jacqueminot; the flowers are fuller and more freely produced. A very valuable sort. Frau Karl Druschki, or Snow Queen. H.P. A pure paper-white, free-flowering, large size; a remarkably handsome plant, with bright, heavy foliage and strong, upright growth; the bloom is perfect in form, on nice long stems, and of the purest possible white. There is nothing in the line of perfectly hardy roses that can compare with this one in form, color and general finish. General Jacqueminot. H. Ch. Brilliant crimson; not full, but large and extremely effective; fragrant and of excellent hardy habit; forces well. One of the best known and most popular red roses grown. FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES Harrison's Yellow. A. Golden yellow, medium-sized semi-double; generally has nine leaflets; a freer bloomer than Persian Yellow, but not so hardy. Louis Van Houtte. Red, shaded crimson; large, full, fine form; fragrant. Madam Gabriel Lulzet. H.P. Silvery pink; fragrant; fine foliage; vigorous; exquisite in bud. This rose has no superior. Margaret Dickson. H.P. A magnificent rose ; white, with pale flesh center; petals very large, shell shaped and of great substance; fragrant; foliage large, dark green. Very vigorous. Mrs. John Laing. H.P. Soft pink; large and of fine form, produced on strong stems; exceedingly fragrant; one of the most valuable varieties for forcing; flowers con- tinuously in open ground. M. P. Wilder. H.P. Of vigorous growth, with healthy foliage; flowers large, semi-globular, full, well formed; cherry-carmine, much like a light-colored Marie Bau- mann; very fragrant. It resembles the Alfred Colomb in wood, form and foliage, but excels that variety in vigor, hardiness and freedom of bloom. Continues to bloom long after other hybrid perpetuals are out of bloom. FRAMINGHAM, MASS. ROSES 49 Hardy June Roses, Continued Paul Neyron. II. I'. I)i'i-|i rcisi-; very large, very full; somewhat fragranl; frec-blooniiiig; Uie wood is nearly sinoolli, llie foliage tough anil enduring; somewhat tender; the growth is upright. Largest variety known; very desirable for the garden. Persian Yellow. A. IJright yellow; small, nearly full, well formed; small foliag.'^ faintly seenled like the sweotbrier; seven leaflets; the wooil is ehoeolate-brown in color, armed with numerous brown thorns; it is the finest of all hardy yellow roses. It must not be closely prune])ared to judge intelligently of their worth and to order more largely the following .season. VARIETIKS Baby Dorothy (Pink Baby Rambler). P. Clear brilliant pink and very freely produced. Vigorous. Baby Rambler. A cross between Crimson Rambler and Glory of Polyanthus. It is as free blooming as the latter and of the same color as the former. It is very vigorous and quite hardy; foliage is of a beautiful, deep, glossy green. It flowers in large clusters. Baby Rambler White. Like the that it has white flowers. ibo- bblsll, r osc. lingcd ullh II nUlside. \ cry large "THE STANDARD OF QUALITY FOR AMERICA" 50 Description of All Evergreens Suitable for Foundation, Screen, Border, or Windbreak Plantings Whether or not heretofore listed under these separate dassifieutions and their various raraitioations. Balsam Fir --ibies balsamea Slender pyramidal form. Foliage dark green, silvery beneath. Thrives best in moist soil, but does well on fairly dry soil. Ultimate height 50 to 80 ft. Frazer's Fir Similar to Balsam Fir, but is suitabli the Balsam. Foliage richer and height about 50 feet. Abies fraziri farther south than darker. Ultimate Dwarf Hudson Bay Fir Dwarf form of the preceding, tall. .\ very interesting plant Abies balsamea hudsonica Compact. As broad as Wliite Fir Abies concolor Native to Rocky Mountains. Foliage long and broad; color variable from light yellowish green, to dark green and silvery blue. Best of all Firs. Vigorous and rapid grower. Withstands great heat and drought. Fir Foliage Dwarf Frazer's Fir Abies frazeri proslrala \ sport from the preceding. Broader than tall, tops as flat as a table. Foliage lighter than Frazer's Fir and a new distinctive dwarf plant which originated here . Obtainable only at Framingham Nurseries. Japanese Fir Abies brackyphylla Broad symmetrical tree when mature. Attains about 75 feet. Foliage light green. Very handsome. Veitch's Silver Fir Abies veitchii Makes a tall symmetrical tree attaining about 80 feet. Foliage dark green and glossy, silvery on under side. One of the most beautiful firs when young as well as when old. Douglas Fir . Pseudotsuga taxifolia .\ttains 100 feet. Beautiful when small, majestic when large. Leaves dark bluish green. JUNIPER OR CEDAR -Juniperus Chinese Juniper Junipcrus chinensis Broad pyramid. Branches slender. Leaves pointed and spreading; medium green to grayish green in color. Should be sheared each year in June for best effect. Silver-tipped Chinese Juniper J uniperus chinensis argentea Similar to the preceding. Foliage dark grayish green, sometimes even bluish. Terminal leaves occasionally white. Should be kept sheared. Golden Chinese Juniper Juniperus chinensis aurea Medium pyramid. Foliage like Chinese Juniper except that on outside and at top it takes a bright yellow color. Chinese Trailing Juniper Juniperus chinensis recurva squamata Very attractive. Long trailing branches are covered with many branchlets of bluish green foliage. If given room will often in a few years make a nearly circular mass of foliage several feet across and not over 10 or 12 inches in height. Excellent for Rock Gardens. Pfitzer's Juniper Juniperus chinensis pfitzeriana Irregular shape. Branches horizontally spreading; branchlets slightly drooping. Grows as broad as tall. Foliage rich green, slightly grayish. Particularly beauti- ful. FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES — FRAMINGHAM, MASS. DESCRIPTION OF ALL EVERGREENS 51 JUNIPER OK V.EDAR — .liniipnus ,C.i,it,,n,rd) tCommon Juniper Juniperus communis The common type often seen in pastures. Habit spread- ing, branches slightly ascending, twice as broad as tall. Foliage varies from light green to bluish green, with a purplish cast in winter. Valuable for Natural Plantings and Hock fiardcns. Sec page t.'). tGolden Oommoii Juniper Juniperus cotnmunis aurca (Iiildi'ii form of preceding. N<'W foliage bright yellow turning to bronze yellow in winter. Good for Natural Plantings and Rock (hardens. Polish Juniper J miiperus communis cracovia Narrow pyramid or cohiinn. Somewhat dense. Foliage light green, somewhat grayish. Irish Juniper Juniperus communis hihernica Very narrow' column. Very dense. Foliage grayish. Fine for formal effects. Makes a good tall, narrow hedge. See page 34. Coninion Trailing Juniper Juniperus communis prucumhen.s. Similar in habit to Chinese Trailing Juniper. Foliage purple-green. Good for Rock Gardens. Swedish Juniper Juniperus communis suecica Nearly similar to the Irish Juniper. Tips of branchlets slightly drooping. Greek Juniper Juniperus ex eha siricia Broad pyranud. ('ciiii|).ict symmetrical. Foliage some- what bluish. Dwarf. Japanese Juniper Juniperus japnnica Irregular spreading fan shape. Hroadcr at top than at bottom. Foliage rich green. Golden Japanese Juniper Juniperus japonica aurca Similar In form to the preceding, but spreads wiiler. Foliage bright yellow, turning to dull yellow- in winter. tSavin Juniper Juniperus sabina Spreading fan-sliapcd haljil, si-Mom erect. Foliage dark green, turning rich ImiM/c green in wiTiter. Tamarisk-leaved Juniper Juniperus sabina lamarisrifaliu Dwarf. Roughly globe-shaped, densely brainliiil. Foliage handsome dark shade of green. fRed or Virginia Cedar Juniperus riryiniuna Often seen in native state on sandhills along the Atlantic Coast. Upright, narrow column. Foliage varies from light green to dark green, grayish green and bluish green. Thrives in dry sandy soil. Not desirable north of Massachusetts. Juniper Foliage tGolden Virginia Cedar Juniperus virginiana etegantissima Similar to preceding. Foliage golden bronze. tBlue Virginia Cedar. Juniperus virginiana glauca Similar to Red Cedar. Foliage bluish gray. Globe-shaped Red Cedar Juniperus virginiana gtobosa Form rougldy globose. Foliage bright green. Japanese effect. Rare. SPRUCE tWhite Spruce Picea alba Native. Upright, compact, long-lived, .\ttains 70 feet. Foliage silvery green. Will stand severe pruning. I'se- ful as a hedge or windbreak. See page 30. Norway Spruce Picca cxcelsa Broad pyramid, graceful. Rapid growing, attains 75 feet. Foliage dense, dark green. Very successful in cold climates. Used extensively for hedges and wind- breaks. See page 30. "THE STANDARD OF QUALITY FOR AMERICA" 52 DESCRIPTION OF ALL EVERGREENS SPRUCE — I'U-M (CoHih,n,,l) Weeping Norway Spruce Picea exc^tsa inverta Foliage same as the upright Norway Spruce. Habit is irregular. Branches and sometimes the leader are pendulous. Interesting Japanese effect. tKoster's Blue Spruce Picea pungens kosleriana An improved form of the Colorado Blue Spruce. Foliage is much bluer. Fine effect when planted individually or in groups. Engleman's Spruce. Picea engelmanni Broad pyramid. Attains 100 feet. Branches densely arranged. Foliage somewhat bluish. Keeps very symmetrical without pruning. Slow grower. Useful for windbreaks. See page 30. Gregory's Dwarf Spruce. Picea excelsa gregorijana A very dwarf form of, Norway Spruce Odd and inter- esting, very rare. Should be seen to be appreciated. Prices upon application. Pyramidal Norway Spruce Similar to Norway Spruce, making slender tree. Picea excelsa ■pyramidalis Branches more upright, Maxwell's Dwarf Spruce Picea excelsa maxwelli Dwarf Norway Spruce Picea excelsa pumi'a Both varieties are rare, odd, and interesting. Should be seen to be appreciated. Prices upon application. Tiger-tail Spruce • I'icea potila Broad, dense, pyramid, branches stout, needles stiff and sharp. Slow growing. 'Colorado Green Spruce Picea pugnens Slow growing, symmetrical. Needles stiff and sharp; light green. Valuable for seashore planting or for windbreaks. See page 30. tColorado Blue Spruce Picea pungens gluuea A form of the preceding, but foliage is distinct blue. Fine specimen tree attaining 100 feet. Spruce Foliage. PINE -Pinus tAustrian Pine Pi""s a^st, iaca Broad, pyramidal, symmetrical. Attains 100 feet. Foliage long, dark green. Vigorous grower. Thrives in any ordinary soil and location and is particularly good near the seashore. Scotch Pine Pint's syheslris Tall, rapid growing tree attaining a height of 70 feet. Foliage bluish green. tJack Pine f '"«« diimricala Upright, somewhat irregular habit. Foliage handsome medium green. Attains height of 70 feet. Thrives on dry and poor soils. Rapid grower. Valuable for screen plantings. See page 20. tMountain Pine Pinus montana Broad rounding cone. Branches upright. Needles short and very handsome. Useful for bank plantings or in the rock garden. FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES tDwarf Mountain Pine Pinus montana mtighus Low, dense, dwarf, branches spreading, branchlets upright. Considerably broader than tall. Densely covered with needles varying in color throughout for entire range of green tints and shades. Valuable for single specimens and also for bank plantings and for the rock garden. Particularly handsome. Extremely hardy. Thrives on any soil except a wet one. Adapted to seashore planting. Pine Foliage. FRAMINGHAM, MASS. DESCRIPTION OF ALL EVERGREENS 53 Red Pine l"priglit, lunail ronntling pyramid. Attains 70 fret. Steins riililisli. I'oliago very long; light green. \'ery hardy and thrives on |)(>or soil. Siilijcct to no daniieroii.-. disease or insect enemy. A tree which is becoming more popular on its merits. PINE — J'hiiis ( Voiitiiiiied) Piiiu.i re.iinosa Japanese Umbrella Pine Sdadoplh/s rcrlicillata <> f llii- most hcanliful of evergreens. Medium p,\ i-aiiiici, ccimpacl. Xecdics long, glossy light green, grow ill whorls. \'ery hnshy, and thrives in any ordinary tWhite Pine I'lnus Mrnhm, One of the best iil our native i-vergr.Tiis. .\ttains 101) feet. Foliage long light silvery green. I'sefnl as >ingle specimens or as groves. JAPANESE CYPRESS - Rrihnspnr Thread-branched Cypress Rditii.ijmru fillfiru liroad cone. Foliage bright green, slender, string-like, drooping, graceful. Golden Plumed Cypress Itiiinl.yiora jihnnn.in uurva Similar to preceding. Foliage yi-llow, particularly on the sunnv side. Golden Thread-branched Cypress Iltiiiiispora JiUfera itiirca X golden form of the preceding. Hroailer and rather flat. Pea-fruited Cypress Ixiiinixjmni pisifcni Medium cone. Foliage light green, feathery, slightly drooping at tips. Golden Pea-fruited Cypress Riiini.ipora pisifeni (tuna X yellow form of the preceding. Plumed Cypress Rclinisporit jiluiiinxd Medium cone. Foliage light green, soft, plume-like, feathery. Looks best if sheared slightly the last of June. Veitch's Cypress Rctinispvni sqtiurroxn vritckii Broad cone. Foliage bluish-gray. Very dense. Kerjuircs shearing each June. Should be planted in sheltered position and not in full sun. ^^J s ^' -^^ ^■' -WKK^w '{m v^^" ^ Cypress Foliage YEW - Taxm Thi.s i.s a family of low, slow-growing evergreen.s. While the Engli.sh varietie.s are a trifle tender here, the American and Japanese varieties are among the hardiest of evergreens. English Yew Taxu.i baroata Upright in habit. Foliage rich dark green. Should be planted in sheltered positions away from the direct glare of the sun. Dwarf English Yew Taxus baccala adprossa Dwarf, round, nearly globose. Branches small and numerous. Leaves verv small. Needs shelter. Golden English Yew Taxus baccala aurca A variety of English Yew. Foliage somewhat yellow in summer, darkening in fall and winter. Erect American Yew Taxus canadensis erccia Similar to the preceding. Branches upright, forming a vase shaped plant. Deeper winter color, and withstands sunny positions better than the -Vmerican Yew. "THE STANDARD OF QUALITY FOR AMERICA" 54 DESCRIPTION OF ALL EVERGREENS YEW— Taxas (Continued) American Yew Taxus canadensis Prostrate, branches wide spreading. Terminal branch- lets long, slender and drooping. Bark brown. Foliage deep green. Branchlets die back somewhat during winter if planted in sunny positions, therefore, it should be planted in partial or complete shade. Red waxy berries. Siebold's Yew Taxus sieboldi A new and distinctive variety to be found only at Fram- ingham Nurseiies. Leaves are longer than on any other Yew. E.\ceptionally rich glossy green. Varies in habit from broad symmetrical pyramid to dense globe, and to irregular spreading form. The hardiest of all. Persons interested should visit the nursery and select the type which suits them at which time prices will be quoted. Japanese Yew Taxus ciispidala Irregular habit spreading to upright, sometimes fan shaped. Slow growing, nearly globe-shaped when matuie. Foliage similar to English Yew in color. Dwarf Japanese Yew Taxus cuspidala nana Exceedingly slow growing, globe-shaped when mature. When young habit is irregular, varying from fan-shaped to globe-shaped and flat round mats. The breadth is in every case somewhat greater than the height. Ex- ceedingly hardy. Keeps its deep rich green the year round. I he Iriiminfiham way of preparinii Everjireens for shipment. At the left, the tree duji with compact bull of earth proteclin); the roots. At the rijiht, the ball of protecting earth securely tied in burlap — now ready for packing in cases or on motor trucks. FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES — FRAMINGHAM, MASS. DESCRIPTION OF ALL EVERGREENS ARBORVITAE American Arborvitae Thuya ncridt'iilalis Narrow com- or columimr. Densely branched. Com- monly used in hedges, anil as single specimens. Thrives in moist soil and also somewhat dry soils. Does not like real wet soil. For use as a hedge, see page 84. Peabody's Golden Arborvitae Thuya occidenlalis aurea Similar to the preceding; foliage is of intense yellow color. Douglas's Pyramidal Arborvitae Thuya occiiUiilalis douglasii pyramidatit Narrow cone. Folinge arranged in a very interesting man- ner. Hovey's Golden Arborvitae Thuya occidenlalis hovcyi Oval shape, very dense, foliage tinged with golden yellow. Vervaene's Arborvitae Thuya occidenlalis vervaeneana Hroad cone. Dense. Foliage variegated with yellow, giving the plant a light golden tinge. Valuable for hedges near dusty roads. Globe Arborvitae Thuya occidenlalis glnhosa Low, slow growing, dense, globe-shaped. Foliage bright green; winter color bronze. Valuable for low round hedges. For hedges of this variety see page 34 HEMLOCK American Hemlock Tsvga canadensis Broadly pyramidal tree attaining 70 feet. Densely branched. Branch tips pendulous. Very beautiful and graceful. Thrives exceptionally well in shade of larger trees. Does well almost anywhere except extremely bleak situations. Valuable both as a single specimen and as a hedge plant. See page 29. — Thuya Pyramidal Arborvitae Thuya oc-ideiila'is jiyramidalis V'ery narrow cone or column. Densely branched. Foliage rich, dark green which does not change appreciably in winter. Excellent for formal effects, and for screens. See page i!) Siberian Arborvitae Thuya occidenlalis siberica Broad cone. Very den.se and bushy. Dark steel grayish green. Extremely hardy on a wide range of soils. Useful for hedges. See page .'i4. Oriental Arborvitae Thuya orienlalia Narrow cone or column. Foliage bright green with reddish tinge in winter. Large plants good for fornial effects. Arborvitae Foliajie - Tsuga Globe-shaped Hemlock Tsuga canadensis glohosu Similar to the preceding, but shows no tendency to grow upright. Nearly perfectly globe-shaped. Very ' compact. Hemlock Foliage Owing to seasonal fluctuations in the prices of nursery stock we have discontinued the practice of inserting prices in this general descriptive catalog. The information in this book holds good over a long period and for this reason we recommend its preservation. Seasonal price lists will be mailed you twice a year March 1st and September 1st. If however you do not receive them please notify us. THE STANDARD OF QUALITY FOR AMERICA 56 DESCRIPTION OF ALL EVERGREENS BROAD LEAVED EVERGREENS A sub-group of evergreens, with leaves approaching in size and shape the leaves of deciduous shrubs. The habit is in most cases similar to that of deciduous shrubs. Many varieties have strikingly beautiful flowers. Ashberry Berberis aquifoiium Shrubby in habit. Leaves glossy, holly-like. Yellow flowers in May. Should be planted in a sheltered posi- tion out of the sun. Simon's Rose Box Coloiicaslcr simonii Small, upright. Leaves oval, 54 inch long, glossy, deep green. White flowers followed by red berries. Evergreen Bittersweet Euonijmu.H radicans Small shrub which if planted in the open, will grow into a dense pyramid. If planted near a wall, it will trail up over it, with branches lying flat against the wall. Leaves small dark green. Hardy. A good border plant. Large-leaved Evergreen Bittersweet Euoitymys radicana grandifoiia Similar to the preceding. Leaves large, oval. Will make a dense round bush, or will trail up walls making a very bushy covering. Rapid growing. A good hedge plant. Red and orange fruit. Variegated Evergreen Bittersweet Euonymiis radicans varicijata The same as Evergreen Bittersweet excepting that its leaves are variegated with yellow, white, and pinkish tints. Broad -leaved Evergreen Bittersweet Eunnymus radicans vegela Low, spreading, trailing, slow growing. Leaves nearly circular, dark. Bears a large quantity of showy red and orange fruit. Will trail slowly up wafls. Prostrate Rose Box Cotoneasler horizonlalis Low spreading shrub with almost horizontal branches. Leaves less than a half inch long, round, dark green. Flowers pinkish white followed by scarlet berries. If planted against a rock or wall, it will trail up over it. Sheeps Laurel Kalmia angustifolia Small shrub. Leaves 1}^ inches long, narrow, light green on top, pale underneath. Covered in late June and July with purple and crimson clusters of flowers. Mountain Laurel Kalmia latifolia Shrub with large, glossy leaves. Covered with large clusters of white flowers tinged with pink in middle June. Hardy. Thrives in ordinary soil. Prefers partial shade. Drooping Andromeda Loucothoe catesbaei Small upright shrub with arching branches. Desirable for both foliage aufl flower. Leaves heavy, glossy green in summer, changing to purplish red during winter. Flowers creamy white anil abundant. Very hardy and desirable. Lily-of-the- Valley Shrub Pieris floribunda Round, compact, dwarf. Blooms in early Spring, bearing flowers resembling Lily-of-the- Valley. RHODODENDRONS Not in Jimed soil Rhododendrons are the most beautiful of all plants. Their deep green leaves, often glossy, are very striking. Rhododendrons grow broad, bushy and dense, making large rounding clumps when mature. The flowers range through many colors and are often very large. Rhododendrons will thrive in any soil that will grow good vegetables, but will not grow on a lime soil. Although they like plenty of water they should not be planted where surface water collects. They do best when planted in partial shade such as on the north side of buildings and under trees. For the first two or three years they should be protected in winter by sticking pine boughs in the ground and slanting the boughs over the plants or by making a frame around them and co^'ering the top and sides of the frame with burlap. Mulching the ground is beneficial. Pinch ofl^ all flowers as soon as they begin to wilt to insure next season's bloom. FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES FRAMINGHAM, MASS. DESCRIPTION OF ALL EVERGREENS 57 Rhododendrons in bloom at the Framingham Nurseries RHODODENDRONS Carolina Rhododendron Rhododendron carolinianum One of tho most beautiful and hardy broad-leaved ever- greens. Compact in growth, attains height of four to six feet. Dark green leaves slightly bronzed in winter. Flowers vary from pale to deep pink and are very numer- ous. Is not particular as to soil and situation. Catawban Rhododendron Rhododendron caluwliense The parent species of most of our Hybrid Rhododendrons. Native, very hardy. Thrives in wet or dry soil, in sunny or shady positions. Needs no protection. Leaves large, dark. Large round clusters of flowers of various tints of pinkish purple to lilac purple in early June. Adam's Needle Yucca filamentosa Low plant never over two feet high. Made up of bunches of leaves 18 to ii inches long, 1 to 2 inches wide, pointed. Bears large white flowers on a three-foot stem in late June and early July. Tropical appearance, but very hardy. Hybrid Rliododendrons Rhododendron ratawbiense hydribum These plants are similar in habit to Catawban Rhodo- dendron. Leaves vary in a minor waj-. These hybrids prefer a fairly rich, well drained soil. They need a lot of water during dry spells, but do not flourish where surface water accumulates. Flowers are large, generally 4 to 6 inches across, and are of many colors. These plants should be ordered by the color of blossom desired. The following is a list of the colors we have in stock. White Pale lavender Blush white Deep lavender Pink Purple Magenta Pink Red Great Laurel Rhododendron maximum Largest growing of all Rhododendrons. Very large leaves. In July bears medium sized clusters of pinkish white flowers. Very hardy. Withstands the sun, but takes on better leaf color in partial shade. We are very careful that our Evergreens (as with all our stock) are packed and shipped in such way as to arrive in per- fect condition. No plant that hasn't a thick, heavy mass of vigorous rootlets, ready to catch hold and work, is allowed to leave the nursery. THE STANDARD O F QUALITY FOR AMERICA 58 The Mechanical Side of Planting Whether trees, shrubs, evergreens, or vines, Framingham Nursery stock has the beauty, hardiness, and vitality so necessary to successful planting in this severe northern climate. Every plant is thoroughly acclimated before being sent out. Our soil is perfect and our growing methods correct. We are very careful that our stock is packed and shipped in such way as to arrive in perfect condition. No plant that hasn't a thick, hea^'y mass of vigorous rootlets, ready to catch hold and woi-k, is allowed to leave the nursery. Except where noted to the contrary, all stock listed in this catalog will thri^'e well in ordinary garden soil. See that soil is at least eighteen inches in depth. After bed is laid out, spade up and well pulverize. Soil for Evergreens should contain decayed vegetable matter, leaf mold, etc. Presence of this humus improves the color of plant. It can be obtained in any woods nearby. iNIix it well with the soil. Or old rotten manure will serve the purpose. Manure should be used very carefully however. It can be used in the soil in two ways: — (1) by burying a layer two or three inches below point that roots set to. (2) by putting it on top and gradually raking it in. Never allow it to touch any part of the plant — roots, stem or branches. If used, take care that it is well rotted. Green, it has a burning eflfect. Quite the most important point to be observed in all plantings is to make sure that, after the soil has been well broken up, it is mixed through the root system and well packed in around the roots so that no air holes remain to dry out the roots. It is always well to dig hole considerably larger than is actually required and throw back enough soil to make it about the size necessary for the roots. This makes sure that the surrounding earth is pul- verized, and allows the roots to penetrate readily. It makes a great difference in the suc- cessful growth of the plant. After plant is set in hole, tread the earth in with foot or poke it in around the roots with a stick. Deciduous Shrubs These ha^'e spreading roots. Shake and spread them out well. Place plant in hole so that top earth is about even with the surface mark (plainly visible, where the top of the ground has been previous to trans- planting), putting in soil shovelful at a time and packing in well as above. Use water as directed for "Trees". Evergreens Evergreens are shipped to you with a burlap protecting the ball of earth still remaining about their roots. Remove burlap. Place in prepared hole to depth depicted here. Fill hole two-thirds full and tread in firmly. Now pour in all the water that ground will absorb, fill in rest of hole with earth, and tread down firmly. FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES FRAMINGHAM, MASS. THE MECHANICAL SIDE OF PLANTING 59 Where the soil is gravelly, il is pracLicully necessary lo d'u^ an especially- larj^e hole and fill in with loam as in sketch. „ ;.., MAmjRE OR LEAVES A layer of well-rotted manure or rotted leaves at the hottoin will Jielj) hold moisture. The new loam should he trampled down well before setting the j)iant. Whether deciduous or evergreen, do not pour water on tup of soil around plant im- mediately after planting. Wait a day or so before watering again. After plant has "taken hold" howe\-er, it is very important that it be kept well loatered. This does not mean simply sprinkling it. Pour the water around the roots in liberal quantities and often. Scant sprinkling is often worse than no water at all. Trees Place in hole so that the old surface mai'k is buried an inch or two, no more. Throw in earth, taking care to tread it and poke it in around and under the roots while this is being done. Wlien two-thirds full turn hose into hole and give it all the water it will absorb. Fill in rest of hole and tread firmly. If necessary, rope the tree to stakes (as here) to keep it from blowing. Be sure to protect its bark with burlap so that rope will not chafe and damage it. Roses On hybrid roses that have been " budded' ' be sure to bury the "bud" about two inches. Other than hybritl roses, or those grown on their own roots, should be buried just a little deeper than the earth \^, marks on their stems, indicating where they were buried before be- ing transplanted. -r BUD THE STANDARD O F QUALITY FOR A M ERICA 60 THE MECHANICAL SIDE OF PLANTING It is an easy matter to determine whether a rose has been "budded" or grown on its own roots. Those grown on own roots look something hke this ^- >- Those which have been "budded" look like this. <: -^ You will notice a ring where the "bud" has grown onto the root stem. PROPER PLANTING SEASONS Framingham Nursery stock, both of evergreen and deciduous variety, may be suc- cessfully transplanted in the Si:)ring, from the time that the frost is out of the ground (which in New England usually averages about April first) until the buds burst, late in May. In the Fall, evergreens should be set out from the first of August until early November. Deciduous trees and shrubs may be planted for a Fall period beginning the latter part of September and continuing until the ground freezes. The extent of this Fall planting season depends largely upon climatic conditions; as, of course, frost comes and the winter sets in much earlier in some sections than in others. FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES — FRAMINGHAM, MASS. Framlngham Nursery Delivery Service 61 Fraiiiinghnni Nursery stock may be delivered in three ways: — by freight, ex])ress, or iuotor truck. Owing to the congested condition of transportation facihties so prevalent during recent months, ;ind which may well be predicted to continue for an uncertain period, customers will find our motor truck service the most completely satisfactory of the three methods. Our own trucks make delivery anywhere within a radius of sixty miles of Fram- ingham. This service costs but Hi lie more than freight, is less ex])eusive than express, utuI much more sjieedy and dependable than either. Another point which favors those who make use of this service comes in the fact that when stock is shijiped l)y freight or express, our responsibility as to its fresh and perfect condition must natiu'allj' cease upon deli\'ery to the transportation comi)anies. While, when delivered direct by motor truck, our responsi- bility does not end until the stock is deli\'ered on yoiu- grounds. In ordering, please be sin-e to specify which of these three methods you wish used in making delivery — freight, express, or motor truck. "THE STANDARD OF QUALITY FOR AMERICA" Index Birds (Key to) Climbing Plants Deciduous Shrubs for Foundation Planting . Deciduous Shrubs for Natural Plantings . Deciduous Shrubs, Hedges Deciduous Shrubs (How to Plant) Deciduous Shrubs for Screens and Border Plantin Deciduous Trees for Screen purposes Deciduous Trees for Shade purposes Delivery Service Description of all Evergreens Evergreens for Foundation Planting . . Evergreens for Screen Planting Evergreens for Hedges . Evergreens (description of all) Evergreens (How to Plant) Evergreens (for Wind Breaks) . Foundation Planting ... General Purposes of Planting . Ground Covers for Shady Places Hedges How and When to Plant Individual Specimens Mechanical side of Planting Natural Plantings Odd Purposes (Plants for) . . Plants to Attract Birds . Piazza and Pergola Plantings Plantings to cover Masonry or Brick Walls Plantings to prevent Soil Washing Plantings for Seclusion and Privacy Planting Seasons ... Protective Plantings Roses Roses (Climbing) .... Roses (How to Plant) . . . Screen Planting Seasons for Planting Shade Planting Shady Places (Ground Covers for) Trees (How to Plant) . . . Trees for Natural Plantings Trees for Screen purposes Trees for Shading .... Trees (for Wind Breaks) . . Vines and other Climbing Plants Wind Breaks 44 41 7-11 44-46 3-2-34 58 46-28 28 37-39 61 50-57 12-19 29 34 50-57 58-59 31 4-19 32-34 58-60 41-42 58-60 44-46 47 43-44 40-41 47 47 22-25 60 32 48-49 41 59-60 20-29 60 35-39 47 37-39 31 41 30-31 To the Reader WE ask your indulgence for again calling mIUmiUoh to the essential incompleteness of the material (•(iiitained in the foregoing pages. Our book is in no way intended as a technical work of reference. It has been conijiiled along such radically new and different ideas of classification and presentation from those followed in the usual Plant Catalog, that — thus being what we believe to be the first of its kind, and having been created upon no pattern or guiding precedent other than our own ideas and ideals of what would l)e most genuinely helpful — it is only a natural conse(|uence if the result as here presented falls short of that perfec- tion of completeness wdiich we hope to develop from year to year in future editions. If it simply serves to carry a practical suggestion or two for the further beautification and comfort izing of your home and its surroundings, and at the same time facilitates the putting of such suggested ianprovements into effect, its mission will have been fulfilled. Should you at any time, however, desire more detailed information on any of the subjects touched upon here, please let us know\ Many a person neglects setting out necessaiy shrubs and trees because selection and planting .seem a difficult task. Let us help you over any such possible uncertainties and delays. We are always, and gladly, at the service of the home- beautifier who washes to obtain the most thoroughly suitable plants for each specific need, together with the very best residts from every expenditure made. FRAMINCHAM MASS. McGRATH-SHERRILL PRESS BOSTON, MASS.