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JUNIPERS Page
Andorra Juniper . 4
Bar Harbor Juniper . 4
Blue Moon Juniper . 13
Cannart Redcedar (Juniper) . 12
Chinese Juniper . 14
Colorado Juniper . 13
Column Chinese Juniper . 14
Golden Prostrate Juniper . 9
Goldtip Redcedar . 12
Hill Dundee Juniper . 8
Hill Silver Juniper . 13
Hill Waukegan Juniper . 4
Japanese Juniper . 5
Koster Juniper . 9
Meyer Juniper . 11
Moonlight Juniper . 13
Pfitzer Juniper . 6
Prostrate Juniper . 9
Redcedar Guniper) . 10
Sargent Juniper . 5
Savin Juniper . 7
Schott Redcedar (Juniper) . 12
Silver Glow Juniper . 13
Silver Redcedar Guttiper) . 11
Spiny Greek Juniper . 11
Swedish Juniper . 7
Vase Shaped Prostrate Juniper . 9
Von Ehron Juniper . 7
PINES
Austrian Pine . 15
Japanese Table Pine . 19
Mugho Pine . 16 and 17
Scotch Pine . 18
White Pine . 18
SPRUCES
American White Spruce . 22
Black Hill Spruce . 22
Colorado Blue Spruce . 21
Colorado Green Spruce . 21
Norway Spruce . 20
ARBORVITAES
American Arborvitae . 23
Douglas Golden Arborvitae . 25
Douglas Pyramidal Arborvitae . 24
Hill Pyramidal Arborvitae . 24
Ware Arborvitae (Siberian) . 25
Woodward Arborvitae . 24
HEMLOCK
Canada Hemlock . 26
FIRS
Concolor Fir . 28
Douglas Fir . 27
YEWS
Dwarf Japanese Yew . 29
Japanese Yew . 30
Japanese Spurge . 31
Rose Daphne . 31
Evergreen Hedges . 32
Leading Varieties of Medium Height Evergreens
Evergreens
Classified According to Habit
of Growth
WE list below the leading varieties
which we regularly grow. In
every instance these varieties do not
fall exactly into the different groups,
but their habits of growth are more or
less according to the group illustrated.
It must be understood that in¬
dividual trees under varying condi¬
tions may grow entirely different than
the sketch illustrates. We realize the
limitations of this chart, but feel that
it will nevertheless be found handy as
a reference.
This list will be a help to anyone
who desires to include in his plantings
an assortment of shapes in evergreens
which will give a complete range in
habit of growth, which the present
demand for evergreens requires.
Tall Growing Evergreens
GROUP 1
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Canada Hemlock . 26
Douglas Fir . 27
Concolor or White Fir . 28
Black Hill Spruce . 22
White Spruce . 22
Norway Spruce . 20
Colorado Blue Spruce . 21
Austrian Pine . ’ . 15
White Pine . 18
Scotch Pine . 18
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3
GROUP 2
Chinese Juniper . 14
Redcedar . 10
Silver Redcedar . H
Spiny Greek Juniper . 11
Cannart Redcedar . 12
Goldtip Redcedar . 12
Schott Redcedar . 12
American Arborvitae . 23
Ware Arborvitae (Siberian) . 25
Japanese Yew . 30
Douglas Golden Arborvitae . 25
Narrow Pyramidal Evergreens
GROUP 3
Colorado Juniper . 13
Column Chinese Juniper (hlue) . 14
Column Chinese Juniper (green) . I4
Hill Dundee Juniper . 8
Hill Pyramidal Arborvitae . 24
Douglas Pyramidal Arborvitae . 24
Hill Silver Juniper . 13
Swedish Juniper . 7
Round or Globular Evergreens
GROUP 4
Hill Mugho Pine . I6
Dwarf Japanese Yew . 29
Japanese Table Pine . 19
Woodward Arborvitae . 24
Half Erect Evergreens
GROUP 5
Von Ehron Juniper . 7
Pfitzer Juniper . 6
Savin Juniper . 7
Prostrate Juniper . 9
Golden Prostrate . 9
Andorra Juniper . 4
Koster Juniper . 9
Meyer Juniper . n
Creeping Evergreens
GROUP 6
Sargent Juniper . 5
Bar Harbor Juniper . 4
Japanese Juniper . 5
Hill Waukegan Juniper . 4
LANDSCAPE SERVICE
Should you desire the services of a competent Land*
scape Architect to assist you in the proper arrangement
of your trees, we will gladly put you in touch with some
one in your immediate locality* We are in direct com¬
munication with all the leading Landscape Architects
and can easily refer you to some one best qualified to
handle your problems*
AN INVITATION
to visit the nursery is extended to all tvho
are interested in evergreens. The office is
open on week days hut is closed Sundays
except during planting season. Those com¬
ing from a distance may save some time
and confusion by calling Dundee, Illinois,
telephone 217, if they are coming by way
of Chicago and we can give instructions
as to how best to reach the nursery. Bus
lines, electric lines and railroads are all
within easy distance of our grounds. The
map at the left shows our proximity to
Chicago with some of the leading high*
ways from Dundee to Chicago
1931 * CATALOG ' 1931
HILL’S EVERGREENS
EVERGREEN TREES A SPECIALTY
IN 1859 — 72 years ago — this advertisement of the Dundee
Nursery carried the news “Evergreens a Specialty.” Two
entire generations of the Hill family have passed away since
this advertisement appeared, but evergreens today still re¬
main our exclusive product. Today nothing but Evergreens
are produced in the more than six hundred acres of rich
Illinois soil which comprises onr nursery.
AT THE
DUNDEE NURSERY
You can buy
EVERGREENS
FOR
ONE HALF CENT A PIECE.
The growing of European Larch and Ever¬
green Trees a specialty.
Send for Price List.
WILLIAM HILL.
^ill
Hlanuarp 17, 1847 — September 18, 1929
^incc our last catalog toas printcb toe rccorti
fjere toiti) great sorroto, tlje passing atoap of iilr,
©. mm
B. ilRll Succeebeb to ttje otonerstjip anb man=
agement of tl)e ifjill J^urserp in tlje earlp seben=
ties, tlje nurserp Ijabing been prebiouslp estab=
lisljeb in 1855 bp ®illiam Ijill, toljose earlp
abbertisement appears abobe. Jfrom a small be=
ginning B. i|ill built up a successful business
founbeb on an earnest besire to merit a reputation
for tjisbest qualitp, fair healing, anb specialising
in (iJbergreen trees. Sltfjougtj jJlr. Ijill Ijab not
been actibe in tlje management of tlje nurserp for
seberal pears, tlje influence of Ijis ibeals for tlje
conbuct of tlje business Ijas ober=sfjabotoeb its
affairs.
ITbe actibe management of tlje nurserp toill be
carrieb on as in tlje past, unber tlje birection of
9. ifj. i^ill toljo succeebs Ijis fatljer as presibent
of tlje Companp.
Pa^e 2
D. HILL NURSERY CO., DUNDEE, ILLINOIS
TERMS AND INFORMATION
When to Plant Hill’s Evergreens
THI'^RE are two seasons in which Evergreens can be transplanted — -spring
ami fall. The spring planting season begins about the first of April and
continues until early May. The time may vary somewhat from year to
year, according to the weather conditions and the locality. The second season
for transplanting starts about the middle of September and continues until
the end of November.
OUR SHIPPING FACILITIES
( )n account of our close proximity to Chicago (the great railway center), we
have direct access to all leading railroads. In most cases, specimen Evergreens
dug with solid earth balls are shipped by Freight.
Business Terms
Prices. Prices in this catalog are FLO.B. Dundee, Illinois. There are no
charges for packing or delivery to the railroad station. This catalog cancels all
previous catalogs and price lists. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Rates. Five trees of same variety and size will be furnished at 10 rate, 50
of same variety and size at 100 rate.
Our responsibility. We exercise the greatest care to have all stock genuine
and reliable and hold ourselves prepared to replace on proper proof all that
proves untrue. In case of any error on our part, it is mutually agreed between
the purchaser and ourselves that we shall not at any time be held responsible
for a greater amount than the original price of goods.
Adjustments. Any errors or omissions in execution of orders will be satis¬
factorily adjusted if we are notified immediately upon receipt of goods.
Fir natural size)
Juniper (H natural size)
Terms of Payment — Cash
with Order
Orders should be placed as soon as possible after
receiving catalog, or before some varieties are sold
out. We start spring shijjnients about Ajml 1, and
continue on until early May. The nursery business is
different from other lines in that orders are usually
placed two or three months in advance of shipment.
However, to induce early orders, we offer generous
cash discounts which give you good interest on your
money, as follows.
I. Cash Orders
Orders mailed in January, deduct 5% cash
discount.
Orders mailed in February', deduct 4% cash
discount.
Orders mailed in March, deduct 3% cash
discount.
Orders mailed in April and Nlay, no discount.
(J^ur (guarantee
We guarantee that all goods purchased
from us will reach you safely and in good
condition, be found true to name and
prove entirely satisfactory, or we cheer¬
fully refund money paid.
D. HILL NURSERY CO.
LEARN
TO DISTINGUISH
EVERGREENS
Identification Made Easy with
These Colored Pictures
Arborvitas (^2 natura size
Pine ( \'2 natural size
Yew ( ’2 natural size)
Spruce ( }-2 natural size)
Hemlock ( natural size)
D. HILL NURSERY CO., DUNDEE, ILLINOIS
Page 3
The Magic of the
EVERGREEN
Dear Friends:
WE welcome you into the brothcr-
1
hood of those who have learned
the magic of Evergreens. Many of
you who receive this 1931 catalog
know the thrill that comes in the
Spring when planting time arrives.
Every normal person has a desire to
garden in some form.
During these days of Garden Clubs and nation-wide
interest in the improvement of home grounds, it has
become almost a universal desire to plant something.
Planting would doubtless be carried on even on a more
extensive scale were information of interest to planters
more easily accessable.
We give you in this catalog our best efforts to provide
inspiration for planting Evergreens, suggestions for
selection for various needs, pictures in natural colors to
help you in choosing, and prices on trees of various
sizes. Prices on medium sized trees arc surprisingly low .
Only a small investment will provide an attractive
planting of Evergreen trees for you.
You can buy Hill Evergreens with full assurance of
getting strong healthy trees, grown by Evergreen
Specialists. Selection is not limited. Cost need no
longer prevent your enjoyment of Evergreens. I give
you my personal assur¬
ance of a square deal.
Your order will receive
careful attention and
our sincere apprecia¬
tion whether large or
small.
Page 4
D. HILL NURSERY CO., DUNDEE, ILLINOIS
Andorra Juniper
(Jiinil>eriis communis iletnessa /i/umosti)
AN OUTSTANDING NEW VARIETY
OXE Ilf flic finest ever^Tcens reciMitly iiitrn-
cliici'il, liniusilit nut tiy Andorra Xiirserics,
Inc., Pliiladelpliia. It is a most satisfactoi'v
low-yrowinji- \-ariety. It does not clini;; quite so closely
to the ground a> some of the other creepiii”' forms. It
lift' it' liranches ahoiit is inchi's off the yround, and
for this reason, fills a somiuvliat different ne(‘d in land-
.'cape work.
It' out'tandinii' feature is the unusual color, which
i' well shown in the illustration at the riyht. As soon
a' the frost comes in the fall, it chanji(‘s to a rich,
l)nr])le-tironze color, ddiis is not the hrownish winter
color some evei'iireens develop hut a real reddish-
))urple color, entirely distinct in this res])ect from all
cN'erureens. 1 furing thi' spring and summer it is 1 iright
green. It is still ran' and stocks are limited.
in to Pi inches XX
1 to 1 ' 2 fft't XX
I to I ’ 2 ft'ft XXX
I ■ 2 to 'J f(iet XXX
E.xeii 10
BAH S'i ‘-M s;'_>() ()()
HAH :f 25 .10 ()()
HAH ;'> 75 :;5 00
HAH 1 50 42.50
The contrasting color of the Andorra Juniper against a background of Silver Redcedar brings out the
exquisite coloring of these remarkable trees in winter.
Hill Waukegan Jumper
(Jiinipertis horizontalis donglasi)
This is one of our own introductions to which we
have given especial attention for a number of years.
Its unique point of merit is its color. It takes on a
winter hue, as shown in the iticture to the left.
During the summer months, it is of a soft blue color.
Its foliage is composed almost entirely of the scale¬
like, or whipcord Juniper foliage. It is a contrast to
the ]irickly, needle-shaped foliage of some of the other
creepers.
Under usual conditions this tree does iu)t make so
dense a growth as some of the others, f)ut density of
growth is not always essential or desired.
EACH 10
1 to feet XX . HAH 14. 00 50
1 M to J feet XXX . HAH 4 75 45 00
Five of same variety and size at 10 rate. Each x indicates one
transplanting. B&B signifies balled and burlapped.
A specimen of Hill Waukegan Juniper planted on a hillside.
Bar Harbor Juniper
(Ji<ni/)ern.s sahinu horizontalis)
I’hc iiictui’c at the right is a photogra])h taken at the
,\riiold .\rboretum, showing a style of ])laiding which
is seldom seen exciqit in extensivi' grounils. This
]iicture illustrates the color of th(‘ tree' and general
habit. It is, of course, also adai)ted to small areas,
for usr‘ on terrace's or in rockiu'ies and in similar
situations. .\s the name indicates, the native home
of this \ariety is along the Coast of Maine, in the
\ icinity of H.ar llarboi-. Centui'ies of exposure to the
rock-bound and wind-swept coast of Maine make
this tree unusually rugged.
It has sturdiness, hardiness and the most Ix'.autiful
greenish blue color, as if it held for its own tlii' rellec-
tion of the ocean waves. This trei' brought to your
garden will bring with it some of tlu' lure of its native'
home. .\ true creeiM'i', I'l'sting close to the gn.mnd.
.\nieric,an |ilaiders are indebted to the Arnold Ar-
boretnm for the introduction of this variety.
EACH 10
to IC feet XX . HAH SJ.UO .S27 . 50
Five of same variety and size at 10 rate. Each x indicates one
transplanting. B&B signifies balled and burlapped.
Bar Harbor Juniper,
D. HILL NURSERY CO., DUNDEE, ILLINOIS
Page 5
Japanese Juniper
(Jitni7)erus /<(/)onic'<i)
This variety dil'fer.s from the otlier ereepinji
juni]X'rs in the texture of its foliage and in its
color, which is a very decided bright grayish-
blue. It has sharp, jiointed leaves.
It reaches 10 to 12 feet in diameter, but can be kejit
smaller by trimming. It never grows over S to 12
inches high. This tree does exceptionally well in a
shady location, much Itetter than some of the other
creeping junipers. It also thrives in the sun. It is a
fairly rapid grower and one which is exceptionally
vigorous and robust. e.\ch 10
1 to H 2 feet XX .
13^ to 2 feet XXX
2 to 234 feet XXX
B&B $2 . 75 $25 . 00
BikB 3.75 35 00
B&B 4 75 45 00
Sargent Juniper
(Juniperiis sargenti)
This is a sea-shore junii)er discovered by Sar¬
gent in northern Japan, about 1S02. It forms a
prostrate mat, S to 10 feet across when fully
developed, but, like all ilwarf evergreens, may be kejit
smaller by trimming. It never reaches more than a few
inches in height.
In order to produce an effect as shown in the jneture
below, a number of trees must be grown together. In
fact, practically all plantings of creeping evergreens
should have not less than three or four trees set (piite
close together so as to give a mat-like ai)pearance. A
distance of two to three feet apart is not tf)o close'.
This is a rare variety of distinct character, which
will help to lift your evergreen planting out of the com¬
monplace. It likes plenty of sun. Foliage is bright
green, when first coming out, taking on a bluish cast
as the season progresses. An e.xtremely hardy type
which will do well in poor soil. each 1(1
10 to 12 inches XX . BAB .$2.75 .$25.00
1 to H 2 feet XX . BAB 3,25 30.00
H2to 2 feet XXX . BAB 4.25 40,00
Sargent Juniper growing in the Arnold Arboretum at
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts.
This is a specimen of Japanese Juniper on our nursery grounds. It has a diameter of about 5 feet
and it is 10 to 12 inches high.
To transform a level and bare piece of ground into such a delight to the eye. is the privilege of any home
owner. Designs may be simple or intricate, of small cost or considerable expense, to suit any purse or pur¬
pose. Dwarf Evergreens are ideal for such gardens. Creeping forms, semi prostrate varieties and some taller
sorts for backgrounds, are all pleasing and important parts of the picture. Visitors to the nursery will enjoy
seeing this garden which is on the grounds of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Hill.
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D. HILL NURSERY CO., DUNDEE, ILLINOIS
A simple foundation planting consisting of two Pfitzer Juniper and four American Arborvitae may be purchased as low as $8.75 for the entire planting,
selecting small trees from this page and from page 23.
Pfitzer Juniper
Pfitzer Juniper
Uuniperus chinensis pfitzeriana)
A FEW YEARS AGO this remarkable tree was
/\ almost unknown, yet it is today in the front
X ^rank of ornamental evergreen trees. It was
originated in Pfitzer’s Nursery near Berlin, Germany,
and introduced to the trade by Ludwig Spaeth,
famous German nurseryman and horticulturist. Our
original trees were obtained direct from him.
Its great popularity is due to its ability to thrive in
all parts of the country and under almost any con¬
ditions of soil or exposure. It is an important tree
in the far South and also a perfect grower in the ex¬
tremely cold sections of the country. It is one of the
few evergreens that will stand considerable shade,
making it of use on the north side of buildings where
many varieties are not satisfactory.
The usual i)ractice in growing this tree in nurseries
is to allow the tree to form a low, broad, irregular
form. By training the tree upward and staking it in
the nursery, all of our trees assume a more upright
habit, as shown in the colored picture at the left.
They thus serve more uses in landscape work.
There is some variation in color and texture of
foliage. Some strains are bluish in color and fine in
texture. We have developed a strain which is a deep
green color with a grayish cast and having a strong,
vigorous type of foliage.
KACH
10
1 to 13^ feet XX . .
. B&B
$1.85
$17.00
13^ to 2 feet XX . .
. B&B
2.50
22 . 50
13^ to 2 feet XXX .
. B&B
4.00
37 . 50
2 to 23^ feet XXX .
. B&B
5.25
50.00
23^ to 3 feet XXX .
. B&B
6.25
60.00
Five of same variety and size at 10 rate. Each x indicates one
transplanting. B&B signifies balled and burlapped.
D.HILL NURSERY CO., DUNDEE, ILLINOIS
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In the Hill Nursery, the Savin Juniper is a leading variety.
More than 25,000 trees are available this year in the
sizes shown below.
Savin Juniper in right foreground. Other trees in the group are Blue Spruce and Cannart Redcedar.
Savin Juniper
(Junifjei'ns sahinci)
Alow, inany-l)raiiched shrub, usually ^'rowing
not over 2 or 3 feet high, but sometimes reach-
. iug a larger size in old trees. Its branches
are spreading, dense, thickly covered with branchlets
and heavily clothed with short, tufted foliage.
It is a native tree in the lf)wer Alps, also in the
Pyrenees ALjuntains and in Greece.
The color is dark green at all seasons of the year.
Its berries are blackish-puri)le or dark violet in
color, some smooth and shining, some glaucous f)r
powdery, all of them small, round, or oval, about the
size of small currants.
Planted 4 to 6 feet apart, it forms an excellent
border to larger evergreens in the background. It is
also desirable as a low tree in foundation groups and
beds of evergreens in general. It does well in smoky
atmosphere. Can be easily trimmed and kept small.
EACH 10
1 to feet XXX . B&B .fk.OO .S27..oO
to 2 feet XXX . B&B 3 .50 32 .50
Swedish Juniper
(Juniperus communis stiecica)
An old favorite variety of extremely columnar
form, having gz’ayish-green, jzrickly needles. A
most compact grower, reaching, eventually, 10 to
12 feet, with a diameter at the l>ase of only 12 to
lo inches. A gf)od tree ff)r formal uses. Can be
kejit small by trimming.
EACH 10
1 to 13^ feet XX . B&B $2.00 .$17.50
1 3/^ to 2 feet XX . B&B 3 . 00 27 .50
Five of the same variety and size at 10 rate. Each x indi¬
cates one transplanting. B86B signifies balled and burlapped.
Von Ehron Juniper
Von Ehron Juniper
{Juniperus sahina von ehron)
An interesting and rare variety very seldom
seen in nurseries. It has a very compact,
izretty, low form, Izearing both juvenile and
adzilt foliage. Branches are upright and wide-
spreading. Has a tendency to make very
irregular growth so that it is very picturesque
and thus especially suited for .Japanese Gar¬
dens and rockeries.
EACH 10
1 top 2 feet XX.. B&B .«3.2.5 .$30.00
lGlo2 feet XX . B&B 3 7.5 3.5.00
“Oh, here's a ^lee to the cedars.
Our staunch old friends and true!
What boots the snow, when wild winds blow.
For never a change do the cedars know
All the long years through.
“A toss of my cap to the Cedars!
The lovingest trees that be.
The time tides roll and the seasons veer.
Yet tender, sweeter, year by year.
My Cedars are true to me.”
Swedish Junipers used as a border
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D. HILL NURSERY CO., DUNDEE, ILLINOIS
&G, iS
Hill Dundee Juniper
{Juniperus virg. pyramidaformia hilli)
DrPvI\(; tlu- process of oTowiiiK millions of evergreens in a lar^e ever¬
green nursery, many variations in trees are found. Never a season
ijoes hy hut one or more tree's f)f some outstanding characteristic arc
observed. Some of these' tree's are found to revert te» their original type, others
develop unelesirabh' features, but eence in a great while a tree eef true merit is
found. Such is the Dunelee .Iunij)er. The original tree was noticeel in the nursery
row because of its most unusual winter color. This tree was transplanted to our
trial grounds and watched for sc'veral seasons. A few grafts were made and
wer(' ])lanted in the nursery. Gradually a few trees were grown and from this
small Ix'ginning, a new variety was born.
Th(' sumnu'r color of this tree is grayish-green, the winter color a plum color
a- shown in the color plate. The original trees are now about 12 feet in height
and give evidence of making but little more growth.
E.\(H 10 E.\CH 10
1 fo 1’., feet XX.. .H&B .13.00 .127.50 23^ to 3 feet xxx..B&B $0.25 $60.00
li2to2 feetxx. B&B 3.75 35.00 3 to 3I2 feet xxx..B&B 8.75 85 00
2 to 2G feet XX. . . Be%B 4 25 40 00 3]^ to 4 feetxxx. B&B 9.75 95.00
Five of the same variety and size at 10 rate. Each x indicates one transplanting. B&B signifies
balled and burlapped.
Hill Dundee Juniper
A"
Who has not stood in rapture in a woodland dell where the shadows lie so deep and where a babbling brook rests for a moment in a rock-edged pool, before it goes chattering
on again? The modern rock garden or pool or Japanese Garden, or whatever you may choose to make, satisfies the desire that most of us have for ‘ a
garden," a place to watch and develop and grow to love. Thereis no model for a garden. You must make it to please yourself.
D. HILL NURSERY CO., DUNDEE, ILLINOIS
Page 9
Prostrate Juniper
(Jtinif>ertts communis depressu)
FAST GROWING— DWARF
This is a rather low-spreading jdant, exteiuliiig
along the surface of the ground, often to a dis¬
tance of 7 to S feet in every direction. The ex¬
tremities of the branches are usually ascending, Init
rarely to a greater height than 3 feet. The leaves are
sharp-pointed, gray-green, marked on the uppt'r sur¬
face by broad white bands, light silvery beneath.
It is a very vigorous, many-stemmed tree, at home
on sandy or gravelly hillsides fully exjjosed to the sun.
It grows rapidly but may be kept small by trimming.
It grows native over a wide area in eastern and
northern America and varies somewhat in its habit,
according to the l<.)cality. We obtain our seed from
Wisconsin as we find this produces the best type.
Planted 3 to 4 feet apart in a massed border, it forms
an excellent frontage to a group of larger conifers.
The berries are globular, smooth, shining, and dark
purple in color, “azure studded
13^ to 2 feet XX .
7 7
. B&B
EACH
$2 . 00
10
$17.. 50
2 to 23^ feet XXX .
B&B
3 50
32
. 50
23^ to 3 feet XXX .
B&B
4 25
40
00
3 to 33^ feet .XXX .
B&B
5 . 75
00
00
Five of same variety and size at 10
rate. Each x indicates
one
transplanting. B&B signifies balled and burlapped.
Golden Prostrate Jumper
(Junipertts communis depressa aurea)
The golden form is very similar in habit to the green
variety; the foliage, however, is a brilliant golden
color, brightest in the spring and darkening during
the year.
E.WH 10
10 to 12 inches XX . B&B .12.25 .120.00
1 to 134 feet XX . B&B 3.25 30.00
13^ to 2 feet XXX . B&B 3.75 35 00
Vase-Shaped Prostrate Juniper
Neu’ Hill Introduction
These trees are grown from a selected specimen of
peculiar upright, vase shaped halht, discovered in our
nursery a few years ago. The trees are projiagated
from grafts. They make specimens of distinct habit
different from the seedling form.
EACH 10
1 to 13^ feet XX . B&B $3.25 .$30.00
13^ to 2 feet XXX . B&B 3.75 35 00
Koster Juniper
Uuniperus virginiana kosteri horizoittalis)
A rare tree of very unusual character, as shown in
illustration at the right. It is gaining popularity be¬
cause of its peculiar habit of growth. The branches
spread out horizontally making it a fine addition to
the rock garden to hang over rocks, as well as for use
in low growing Evergreen i)lantings. It is very hardy,
bluish green in color. Can be kept small by trimming.
10 to 12 inches xx .
1 to 1 3^ feet XX .
to 2 feet XXX
2 to 234 feet XXX
EACH
10
B&B
$2 00
$17. 50
B&B
2 25
20.00
B&B
3 . 50
32.50
B&B
5 25
50 . 00
Five of same variety and size at 10 rate. Each x indicates one
transplanting. B&B signifies balled and burlapped.
Hillside planting of Prostrate Juniper — Golden Prostrate Juniper in foreground in Highland Park, Rochester, N. Y,
KOSTER JUNIPER (Junip. virg. kosteri horizontalis)
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D. HILL NURSERY CO., DUNDEE, ILLINOIS
Redcedar used at a gateway.
Redcedar
Uuniperus I’irginiana)
The Redcedar is America’s best advertised
evergreen. Nature planted it over almost all
the North American continent. From the land
of snow and ice, down through to the far South, it is
found in one form or another — tall and narrow trees,
low and bushy trees, and all intermediate shapes are
found in various localities. The type shown in this
picture is the narrow, compact, pyramidal type.
As winter comes on, the tips of the new foliage
present a pinkish ajipearance and make a very beauti¬
ful picture. The early spring color is very bright green,
gradually darkening during the summer.
Redcedar often grows naturally in gravelly hill¬
sides, and is e.xcellent for planting in poor, sandy
soils. It is not a fast grower as compared with some
of the Pines and Spruces, l)ut makes, under favorable
conditions, an annual growth of about eight inches.
It is interesting to note that from this tree various
other varieties of Junipers are produced by grafting,
including Juniperus glaucM, ./. Cannartli, J. Schottii,
and J . elegantissima , mentioned in the following pages.
The wood of Redcedar is an important commercial
product. It is especially noted for its ability to resist
the effects of moisture. It is also notable for its
fragrance, which helps to prevent the attacks of
moths and, in consecpience, it is much used for closets
and chests.
In season the tree bears bright blue and silvery
berries containing the seeds which require, under
natural conditions, two or three years to germinate.
The berries are a great attraction to birds.
Redcedar can l)e trimmed intn any shape
nr size, which makes it desirable for hedges
locations
rcfiuiring
trees that will
aiii small.
EACH
10
to 2 feet XX
BAH
$ 2.25
$ 20.00
to feet XX
. B&B
2 . 00
27 . 50
to feet XXX
BAB
7 25
70 00
to 11 feet XXX
BAB
10 25
100 00
to 7 feet XXX
. . . BAB
12 . 50
120.00
Five of the same variety and size at the 10 rate.
Each X indicates one transplanting. B&B signifies
balled and burlapped.
Redeedars are appropriate for the
taller trees used in foundations, en¬
trances and corners of the house.
When they have a good sunny location
they are fast growers and will quickly
make a good showing.
As a lawn tree they provide an interest¬
ing contrast to the usual forms of trees
D. HILL NURSERY CO., DUNDEE, ILLINOIS
Pa^e 11
Silver Redcedar
S V
(Jiinilieriis I'irainiima gluiica)
THM most pojjular variety of Ki'dcedar is the Silver Kedec'dar.
The slaueous lilue color, esi)ecially attractive duriiifi; tlie spring
growing season, makes it very desirable, adding color contrast
for landscape work. The growth is (pute rapid, tlu- long, sknider
branchlets pn.idncing a gracefnl effect.
Different methods of trimming ])roduce trees decidedly difteri'iit in
apjjearance. In the Hill Nursery, we trim the trees qinte severely
during the early stages of growth, thereby stiffening the branches ami
making the trees comi)act and luuform. Some planters jirefer the mor(>
open growth, but in either case it fits in remarkatdy well in groups of
other varieties. The ultimate size is 15 to 20 feet, although it may be
maintained at much smaller size l;)y trimming.
Silver Rc'dcedar thrives over a wide range of territory. It makes an
excellent tree in the south, and thrives wonderfully well in the vicinity
of New Orleans. In colder climates, as far north as Minneapolis, it
forms an important item in the list of hardy evergreens.
E.XCH 10
134 to 2
feet XX .
. B&B
.•ss.oo
$27.
.■>()
2
to 2
feet XX .
. B&B
3.25
30
00
2
to 3
feet XXX .
B&B
0.25
(iO
.00
3
to 4
feet XXX .
. B&B
7.75
75
.00
4
to 5
feet xxx .
. B&B
11 (10
105
.00
5
to (.1
feet xxx .
. B&B
12.50
120
00
Meyer Juniper
(Juniperiis sqiiamata meyeri)
A NEW NOVELTY OE UNUSUAL MERIT
HE late Frank N. Meyer, plant explorer of the U. S. Depart¬
ment of Agriculture, found this tree in China. The original
trees were distributed by the United States Government. It
has also been called “Fish-back .luniper.”
It has a most unusual color and habit. The leaves are ])hunp,
pointed and prickly, and of bright, shining blue cohir. The foliage
appears of difl'erent colors when viewed from various angles. There
are distinct tones of green, white and pinkish-red, making it the most
striking in color of any evergi’een. It grows in an irregular form, us
shown in picture below.
It makes an ideal planting for the rockery or around a pool. It never
fails to attract attention and wall prove a .source of great interest in
your evergreen plantings.
Only a few trees are now available.
EACH 10
10 to 12 inches XX . B&B .'54.25 .‘540. 00
1 to 114 feet XX . B&B 5.00 47.50
Five of same variety and size at 10 rate. Each x indicates one transplanting. B&B
signifies balled and burlapped
Silver Redcedar
Spiny Greek Juniper
(Junipertis excelsa stricta)
This beautiful variety forms a tall, dense,
narrow, conical head, tapering gradually
from the ground to a .sharp terminal point,
and is of a fine glaucous color.
The growth is slow so that the tree is well
adajAed for foundation plantings, rock gar¬
dens, or other situations where small or dwarf
trees are reciuired.
EACH 10
10 to 12 inches XX . B&B .f2.25 $20.00
1 to D4 feet XXX ... B&B 2.75 25.00
Five of same variety and size at 10 rate. Each x
indicates one transplanting. B&B signifies balled and
burlapped.
Spring
Greek
Juniper
at left
Meyer
Juniper
at right
Page 12
D. HILL NURSERY CO., DUNDEE, ILLINOIS
From left to right Goldtip Redcedar, Schott Redcedar, Cannart Redcedar.
Cannart Redcedar
(Jtiniperiis I’irginiana cannarti)
TH IS is a ])yraniidal, compact grower of medium
size, reacliiiig 15 to 20 feet, ^^'itll only a few
moment’s trimming each si)ring, it can be kept
at any size wanted. It has rich green, heavilj" tufted
foliage. Some trees bear blue and silver berries, which
adhere late in autumn and are greatly enjoyed tyy
13A to 2 feet XX .
. B&B
«3 . 00
$27 . 50
2 to 23.^ feet XX .
B&B
3 25
30.00
2 to 3 feet xxx .
. B&B
6 . 25
60.00
3 to 4 feet x.xx .
. B&B
7.75
75.00
4 to 5 feet xxx .
. B&B
S.75
S5 . 00
Schott Redcedar
{Juniperus virginiana schotti)
A ])yramidal variety differing from its mother plant,
the Redcedar, principally in its light yellowish-green
color. It does not change color in winter but keeps
its bright green foliage throughout the year. The
growth is compact and symmetrical and it stands
trimming well. Reaches 15 to 20 feet.
E.\CH 10
1 ’ 2 to 2 feet .XX . B&B $3 . 00 .*27 . 50
2 to 23^ feet XX . B&B 3 25 30.00
Goldtip Redcedar
Uuniperus virginiana elegantissima)
Goldtip Redcedar never fails to bring forth an
exclamation of delight from anyone who views it
for the first time. It comes out in spring with rich
cream colored tips which gradually darken during the
summer and fall until it l)ecomes almost the color of
old gold.
It eventually reaches 10 to 15 feet. The branches
have a slightly drooping tendency.
Alien small it forms a rather irregular spreading
tree, but has a tendency to gradually take on a
liyramidal habit. It deserves a place among the more
choice and rare varieties for the finer landscape
|)lantings.
EACH 10
1 to feet XX . B&B .S3. 75 S35.00
1 3A to 2 feet xx . B&B 4 . 25 40 . 00
2 " to 2 1.^ feet xxx . B&B 5.25 .50.00
Five of same variety and size at the 10 rate. Each x indicates one
transplanting. B&B signifies balled and burlapped.
A winter’s drive through Highland Park in Rochester, New York, is no less interesting than the same road in summer. It is winter that makes us appreciate evergreens. When other
trees have lost their leaves and stand shivering in the cold and snow, the warm green colors of the evergreens give cheer and color to the winter landscape.
D. HILL NURSERY CO., DUNDEE, ILLINOIS
Page 13
Hill Silver Juniper
(Junipertis scoptilorinn hilli)
This is a selected form of striking light hhu'
foliage. It is the whitest blue Juniper obtain¬
able. The .silvery foliage is magnificent as it
s])arkles in the sun. The colf)r is brightest in the sum¬
mer months but it is attractive at all seas{ms.
The specimens shown in this jiicture are growing on
our nurseiy grounds, where they are greatly admired.
This form was discovered in the black Hills liy
Air. D. Hill many years ago, luit has only been on the
market for a few years.
E.\cn 1(1
1}/^ to 2 feet XX . . B&B S3. 7.5 ,S3o.0()
2 to 2}/2 feet xx . B&B 4 , 50 42 . 50
234 to 3 feet XXX . B&B 6.25 60.00
SILVER GLOW JUNIPER
A very narrow type, with branches growing almost
vertically. Never spreads out more than IS inches.
xVn attractive silvery l)lue color.
EACH 10
1 to 13^ feet XX . B&B .S2.75 .S25.00
13^ to 2 feet XX . B&B 3.25 30.00
2 to 234 feet XX . B&B 3.75 35 00
MOONLIGHT JUNIPER
Extremely blue. All whip-cord foliage. No needles.
Spectacular novelty.
EACH 10
1 3^ to 2 feet XX . B&B .S3 . 75 $35 . 00
BLUE MOON JUNIPER
Broad in'ramid. Silvery-ltlue color. Fine delicate
foliage.
EACH 10
1 3^ to 2 feet XX . B&B $3.25 $30 . 00
Colorado Juniper
(Juniperits scopiilortim)
This is the seedling form which produces a variation
in habit and color. The cohjr ranges from green to
light blue, most trees having a silvery-blue color. The
color is more [wonounced during hot, dry weather.
The Colorado .Juiii]ier is narrow, compact and
symmetrical. It has one single stem, in contrast to
some varieties of Junipers with several stems. This
makes it safe from heavy snows and wind. The inner
foliage remains a good, healthy color through the tree.
The Colorado .luniper can be used anywhere that
Junipers are needed in landscaping. In foundation
})lanting, border, groups, masses or individually, it
can be planted with good taste. Its narrow habit of
growth also makes it desirable in formal iJantings or
wherever a narrow Evergreen is needed.
1 to 13^ feet XX .
13^ to 2 feet XX .
2 to 23^ feet XXX
3 to 33^ feet XXX
EACH
10
B&B
$2 . 25
$20 . 00
B&B
2 . 75
2.5 . 00
B&B
3 . 2.5
30 00
B&B
6 . 25
60 . 00
Five of same variety and size at the 1 0 rate. Each x indicates one
transplanting. B&B signifies balled and burlapped.
Hill Silver Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum hilli)
How strange it is that out of these bar¬
ren lulls can spring trees of such beauty. In
surroundings such as these unfruitful,
rocky cliffs and ravines in the bad lands of
the Black Hillsof South Dakota is th(> home
of the magniticc'iit Silver Juniper. It is
called Colorado Juniper because its range
extends into Colorado and other western
states. But in the Black Hills, trees of the
most striking b(>auty are found. In these
hills w(' have found occasional tn>es of
unusual merit which we have pro])agated
and are now growing. In the fall berries
begin to apii(‘ar, some of tlumi clear sky-
blue, othc'rs darker, and silver colored. The
Ix'rries, 3 x inch in diameter, are bf)rne
abundantly and are v(>ry attractive to the
song-birils.
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D. HILL NURSERY CO., DUNDEE, ILLINOIS
Chinese Juniper
(Jtiniperus chinensis)
Only recently is the true
merit of this tree being realized
and its popularity greatly in¬
creased. As shown in the
))icture, there is considerable
variation in the outline of the
tree among different speci-
( )f all the Iree.s which Ciiina ha.s con-
trihut ed to otir use iiere in America, tiie
Ciiinesc .Juniper is one of tiie most im¬
portant. It is tiie motiier plant of a
numlier of important ornamental vari¬
eties, including tiie Pfitzer .Juniper.
Tliis iiicture, furnislied us tiirougli tiie
courtesy of tiie late Dr. Ernest l\'ilson.
sliows a specimen growing in its native
Cliine.se soil.
Five of same
variety and size
at Id rate. Each
X indicates one
transplanting.
B&B signifies
balled and bur-
lapped.
Chinese Juniper.
mens. 'I'lic majority of the trees run broader and bushier, like the larger specimen in
the ])icture.
A description of the actual growing habit would not apjtly, of course, to every plant.
.\.s a gt'iieral rule, plants run about 15 to 20 feet in height, with a diameter of three feet,
d’lie leaves are lance-shaiied, sliarji, ))ointed, channelled on the upj)er side and convex
below, sometimes very glaucous or bright green, wliile some of the needles have very
short, scale-like formations, common in .Junipers.
It b('ar.s lioth juvenile and adult foliage, having both masculine and feminine hu’ins,
some of which have been sei)arate(l, named and reiiroduced by grafting. The berries
are small, about the size of currants, of glaucous, violet-brown color when ripe.
It is comparative!}' rapid in growth, growing 8 to 12 inches a year when established.
EACH 10
1 to D 2 feet XX . B&B .fl.75 .flS.OO
iy>i(>2 feet xxx . B&B 3.00 27.50
2 to 3 feet xxx . B&B 4 00 37.50
3 to 1 feet xxx . B&B 5.25 50 00
Column Chinese Juniper
(Juniperiis chinensis pyramidalis)
This e.xtremely narrow, columnar tree was
first discovered in China by the late Frank
X. Meyer, plant explorer sent out by the
U. S. Department of Agriculture. The tree in this
picture is one growing in governmental grounds
near Washington, U. C. It shows the true character
of the tree when it reaches full development. Small
l)lants, when received from the nursery, do not
have so narrow a form, but develop the narrow
shape as they grow older. There are two distinct
forms of this tree, one having green foliage, the
other, blue foliage. The illustration below shows
the blue type.
This tree reaches, approximately, 20 feet in
height when fully grown. It is a tree which is in
demand to fill certain needs in landscape work, such
as formal plantings, sentinels or accent trees. It
will do well in almost any situation except in a too
shady location or damp ground.
BLUE FORM
13^ to 2 feet XX . B&B
2 to 2]/2 feet xx . B&B
2 to 3 feet xxx . B&B
3 to 4 feet xxx . B&B
QREEN FORM
1 to 13^ feet XX . E&B
3 to 4 feet xxx . B&B
EACH
13.00
3.50
6.25
8.25
«3.00
8.25
10
S27 . 50
32 . 50
60.00
80.00
S27 . 50
80.00
Column Chinese Juniper.
D. HILL NURSERY CO., DUNDEE, ILLINOIS
Page 15
Austrian Pine 1 to 2 feet. Good, strong, thrifty trees
like this will quickly develop into sizable trees.
Austrian Pine
(Finns nigra)
The leaves are two in a sheath, straight and
slender, from 4 to 5 inches long, and of such a
deep rich green color that it is known in some
parts of the world as the “Black Pine.” No tree shows
snch remarkable resistance to the trying conditions
of city planting. Coal gas and smoky atmospheres
have little effect on its growdh. It is a tree ecpially
satisfactory for seashore planting and for inland.
In old trees planted in the open, the diameter of
the branch-spread often nearly ecpials the height of
the tree, but in the native forests of Austria and other
parts of Europe it makes a tall tree often over lOU feet
high. Annual growth has been observed to be, under
favorable conditions, from 12 to 18 inches or more.
Sixty years ago Josiah Hoopes in his “Book of
Evergreens” makes this reference to the qualities of
Austrian Pine and the record of over half a century
bears out his observations. “We desire to advocate
the Austrian Pine for planting wherever a strong,
hardy evergreen is desired. In groups or for avenues
in particular situations, it is one of the most desirable
trees at our command.”
BACH 10
1 to 1 feet XX .
. B&B
,$1.3.5
$12
00
134 to 2 feet XX .
. B&B
1.85
17
.00
2 to 234 feet X.XX .
. . B&B
3.25
30
,00
234 to 3 feet XXX .
. B&B
4.75
45
.00
3 to 334 feet XX.X .
. B&B
8.25
80
.00
Five of the same variety and size at 10 rate. Each x indicates one
transplanting. B&B signifies balled and burlapped.
Austrian Pine makes an idea specimen lawn tree.
BOOKS ABOUT EVERGREENS
Address the Book Department,
D. HILL NURSERY COMPANY
Dundee, Illinois
“Hardy Evergreens”
by Frank A. Schrepfer. Postpaid — $1.35
This is a new book, written in a very practical
way so that it contains a great deal of valuable
information. It is described as a iiractical
handbook on evergreens, exclusive of the broad¬
leaved species.
“Cultivated Evergreens”
by L. H. Bailey. Postpaid — -$3.00
One of the few books on conifers. Includes
information f)n landscape gartlening, jiropaga-
tion, cultivation and adaptation for different
sections, as well as a description of insects, dis¬
eases and injuries. 434 pages.
“Foundation Planting”
by Leonard H. Johnson — $3.50
The finest work yet iniblished covering the
use of evergreens for ff)undation work. 2.')()
pages, contains hundreds of illustrations and
heljiful suggestions.
“Evergreens for the Small Place”
by F. F. Rockwell. Postpaid — $1.15
A new 1028 book, exceptionally well prei)ar('d
and containing valuatde material. Everyone
interested in evergreens should ol)tain this book.
“Conifer Comments”
is the title of a 7()-page booklet containing ])rac-
tical informatk)!! about culture of evergreens,
jireparcd by the I). Hill Nursery Company,
Sent upon receipt C)f 10 cents in stam])s to cover
ef)st of mailing.
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D . HILL N U R S E R Y CO.
DUNDEE, ILLINOIS
D. HILL NURSERY CO., DU N D EE , ILLINOIS
Page 17
The Leading Dwaif Evergreen
A very old specimen of Mugho Pine growing in Yorkville New York. Height approximately
seven feet. Diameter about fifteen feet.
A novel arrangement for youf entrance walk. Mugho Pine kept trimmed low.
HILL MUGHO PINE
Qenuine True Dwarf Type
The old definition “Short and stout and round-about, fits
the Hill Mugho Pine. The growth is dense and the iilants
are thickly covered with heavy, dark green needles. The
various pictures on this page will give a good idea of some of the
^•arions uses to which this tree may be put and the ditferent habits
Hill Mugho Pine is grown from a selected strain of seed which
iiroduces the true, many-stemmed, low-branched, dwarf type. In a
very limited locality in the mountains of central Europe the seed of
this true type is gathered. It is a mountain plant which grows high
u]) on the mountain sides.
Through the most vigilant efforts, each year, when a crop of seeds
is available, we obtain seeds direct from this source, although it costs
Beds of small Mugho Pine in the nursery.
eight to ten times more than that of the usual type
( Itlier forms of mountain Pines are found elsewhere,
but, as far as is known, no other locality produces a
tyiie like the Hill Mugho Pine.
It seldom grows over 4 to 5 feet tall, but siireads out
6, 8 or more feet in diameter when full grown. Hy
annual shearing it can be kept as small as desired;
in fact, the trees shown in the bed planting on this
page were kept for several years at a height of not
more than 8 inches and 3 feet in diameter.
It does not have one main stem or trunk, Init
numerous stems which branch out close to the
ground, s])reading horizontally and then turning
upward in even, regular growth.
The color is deep green in summer and winter.
It is free from insects or pests of any kind, and will
grow in almost any location.
Hill Mugho Pine is a tree which is fairly tolerant
of shade and it will grow on the north side or the
shady side of a building quite successfully. It is
without question the outstanding dwarf evergreen
tree for all-round uses.
EACH 10
10 to 12 inches XX . B&B $1.35 $12.00
12 X 12 inches XXX . B&B 1.85 17.00
15 X 15 inches XXX . B&B 2 35 22.50
18 X 18 inches XXX . B&B 3.25 30.00
In the Hill Nursery the Mugho Pine is the leading dwarf evergreen. Trees are produced in immense
quantities. They are strong, thrifty growers, as shown in this picture.
A specimen of Mugho Pine dug with ball of
earth and tied with burlap ready to
ship to you.
Mugho Pine growing in Minneapolis in a foundation
planting. These have been allowed to grow more
upright without much trimming.
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D. HILL NURSERY CO., DUNDEE, ILLINOIS
Scotch Pine
(Pimis sylvestris)
Scotch Pine is a dependable tree for poor soil, where it will thrive in spite of soil conditions
It will also grow equally well in a better location.
This well-known tree, though tall, seldom grows
straight, and the branches shoot out rather
obliquely. The bark is rough and cracked, and
the leaves are short, pungent, concave on the upper
surface, convex on the under, and of a pale green
color.
The rapidity of growth, great hardiness and the
facility with which it may be grown on almost all
soils has rendered this tree a great favorite. However,
it i^refers a cool, graved}^ subsoil that is well drained
and will then form a handsome tree. It always inclines
more to the jiicturesque than to the beautiful.
EACH 10
13^ to 2 feet XX . B&B $1.15 $10.00
4 to 5 feet xxx . B&B 5.25 50 . 00
5 to 6 feet xxx . B&B 7.75 75.00
White Pine
(Finns strobns)
The White Pine is the largest of all conifers native
to the eastern part of the United States. The crowns
of mature White Pines in mixed forests conspicuously
overtoj) the surrounding hardwoods.
It readily adapts itself to both dry and moist soils,
for it is found on the poorest and driest sand, and on
steep, rocky slopes, and also on moist, clay flats and
river bottoms. White Pine can endure considerable
shade for a number of years, but as it becomes older
it requires more and more light for its development.
It grows rapidly, and has long, flexible needles,
whitish beneath.
EACH 10
13^ to 2 feet XX . B&B .$2 . 25 .$20 00
Five of same variety and size at 10 rate. Each x indicates one
transplanting. B&B signifies balled and buriapped.
In this group are tall-growing sorts in assortment. Concolor Fir, Blue Spruce and Pines are grouped together,
but rather too closely for a permanent planting.
White Pine.
D. HILL NURSERY CO., DUNDEE, ILLINOIS
Page 19
Japanese Table Pine
(Finns tanyosha glohosa)
INTERESTING DWARF FORM
Dll’ARF forms among the Pines are not ninner-
ons. This one is esijecially valuable liecause
of its uni(iue habit, entirely distinct from
other evergreens. It grows on a short, stout trunk,
branching out evenly in numerous branches, forming
a flat, table-like top.
It has an attractive light green color with charac-
teri.stic long, slim needles, soft and flexible. Our
original trees were imported some years ago from
.Jai)an. It is reproduced by grafting.
For use in rockeries or among dwarf evergreens, it
has a peculiar style of its own. An uncommon variety
which will appeal to lovers of new and interesting
subjects in their plantings.
Old trees develop a spread of three to four feet, but
it remains only about two feet in height at the most.
EACH 10
1 foot XX . B&B S2 . 75 $25 . 00
18x18 inches xxx . B&B 6 . 25 GO . 00
Five of same variety and size at 10 rate. Each x indicates one
transplanting. B&B signifies balled and burlapped.
What Can Be Done By Trimming
Few evergreens will grow exactly in the shape
and nature desired. A great deal can be done by
trimming. Trimming not only helps to keep
trees within bounds, but greatly improves the general
appearance. Except where necessary it is better to
avoid closely trimmed, formal bjoking specimens. In
the sketches some idea of results of trimming is shown.
ENTRANCE PLANTING COLLECTION
Japanese Table Pine.
This unique and attractive planting may be
duplicated on your grounds with the following-
trees.
Key for planting shown in colored picture
at the right.
(1) 2 Woodward Globe Arborvitae . 15x15"
(2) 2 Douglas Golden Arborvitae . 2 to 23^'
(■i) 2 Hill Alugho Pine . 15x15"
(4) 2 Hill Waukegan Juniper . 1 to Ij^'
(5) 1 Globosa Arborvitae . 1.5x15"
(6) 4 Cannart Redcedar . 2 to .3'
(7) 2 Black Elill Spruce . 2 to 3'
(8) 1 Redcedar . 4 to 5'
(9) 4 Pfitzer Juniper . ij^ to 2'
(10) 2 Japanese Yew . 1 to IH'
(11) 1 Chinese Juniper . 3 to 4'
(12) 2 American Arljorvitae . 3 to 4'
Page 20
D. HILL NURSERY CO., DUNDEE, ILLINOIS
Specimen of Norway Spruce.
®reeg
^upplp tt)c Xmas Crcc iiHarkct
in Hour llocalitp
Ujitl) ii?omc=(ir^roton tErccs
can easily grow a plantation of Xmas Trees to supply your
loeal market. Small, transplanted sizes of Norway Spruce
rapidly grow into money. Each year wild trees are getting
scarcer and it will be only a few seasons until the cutting of wild
trees will he prohibited. You can start selling in three or four
years at Si eaeh and up.
^ent) for prices anb complete information
Norway Spruce
(Picea excelsa)
Ot't'.R larjce section.s of America the term “ever-
jireen" is almost synonymous with Norway
Siiruec. A few years ago Norway Siiruce was
probably the most widely used evergreen. Even at
the present time it is doubtful if any evergreen is
jn-oduced and sold in such (piantities as Norway
Spruce. The tendency to plant it seems to be lessening
a little nowadays. Not liecause it is any less a beauti¬
ful or desiralde tree, or has not stood the test of
climate, but now more \'arieties of evergreens are
availalde from nurseries and it is only human nature
to want to get away from varieties that are “ common. ”
Norway Spruce is the common native Spruce of
Europe and is f(.)und in Russia, Norway, Sweden,
IJenmark, Germany, Switzerland, France and else¬
where. This wide range of seed supjdy accounts for
the behavior of the tree in this country. It is essential
that seed come from the most desirable sources to
insure satisfactory results in America.
The high esteem in which this tree has always been
field is exjrressed in these words of Hoopes, "In a com¬
parison of the Norway Spruce with our native species,
we must confess to having not one that will comjiare
with this invaluable tree for every jiurpose. Its great
hardiness enaliles it to withstand the utmost rigors of
every ])ortion of our country, and the ease with which
it adapts itself to almost every soil stamps it as
suiierior in that respect.”
The sliarj), pointed leaves are an inch or less in
length and dark green in color. The general haliit is
tall, with regvdarly branched layers or whorls of
branches. It branches close to the ground and makes
a slightly sweeping or droojiing a])pearance. The
growth is rapiil: under favorable conditions, it will
grow one to two feet each season.
E.XCH 10
13A to 2 feet XX . BAB $1,2.5 $10.00
2 to 3 feet XX . BAB 1.75 15.00
Five of same variety and size at the 10 rate. Each x indicates one
transplanting. B&B signifies balled and burlapped.
A Norway Spruce, 80 years old with a mantle of snow,
growing in Southern Wisconsin.
D. HILL NURSERY CO., DUNDEE, ILLINOIS
Page 21
COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE
A TRIUMPH IN EVERGREEN GROWING
Blue Spruce grown at the Hill Nursery are all staked and tied
when young to develop shapely trees with a straight leader.
Colorado Blue Spruce
(Picea t>ungens glauca)
OTHER trees there are of almost every imagin¬
able form and color, hut here is truly the
culmination of Nature’s highest effort to
produce the beautiful. Picture in your mind a per¬
fectly shaped tree with an abundance of heavy foliage
of a rich, glistening blue, which flashes and sparkles
in the sunlight, and you can form only a faint idea of
the magnificent beauty of this truly marvelous tree.
The glory of the Blue Spruce is its foliage, which is
an intense steel-blue. It has created a sensation
throughout the LTnited States and Europe, and is
indeed a triumph in evergreen-growing.
For a great many years we have been headquarters
for Blue Spruces and always maintain a large and
interesting stock. The rich blue color, a pronounced
characteristic of all of these specimens, enhances the
value of the Colorado Blue Spruce for single trees (ir
for group plantings.
SELECTED BLUE SPECIMENS
EACH
10
1 Yi to 2 feet xx .
. BAB
$4.25
$40
00
1 to lY feet XXX .
. B&B
5 25
50
00
134 to 2 feet XXX .
. B&B
7.25
70
00
2 to 23^ feet XXX .
B&B
9 . 75
95
00
2p$ to 3 feet XXX .
. B&B
13.25
130
00
d to 33^ feet XXX . B&B 17 50
GREEN
COLORADO SPRUCE
1 to 13^ feet XX .
. B&B
$1.50
$12
50
13A to 2 feet XX .
. B&B
1 75
15
00
2 to 23^ feet XX.
. B&B
2 . 25
20
00
2 to 23^ feet XXX .
. B&B
3 25
30
.00
23^ to 3 feet XXX .
. B&B
4 75
45
00
Five of same variety and size at 10 rate. Each x indicates one
transplanting. B&B signifies balled and burlapped.
“The Ccjlorado Blue Spruce is the handsomest tree on
the Rocky iMountain Trail. A Ilufty, silver-tipiied, flowing
robe it wears. It hears the call and scold of sciuirrel and the
echoes in the canyf)n. At its feet, the water ouzel sings and
the chipmunk idays. By it the c(jlumbine blooms. Near¬
by, in autumn, the white-limbed aspens shake their golden
leaves. On its frosty top sits the haughty, handsome wit,
the crestt'd jay. A playground are its arms for child-like,
cheery chicadees. d’he Silver S])rucc is an evergreen poem
of the wild and gets into one's lu'art like a hollyhock.”- -
Exos A. Mills.
Page 22
D. HILL NURSERY CO., DUNDEE, ILLINOIS
Black Hills Spruce
{Picea canadensis albertiana)
The Black Hills Spruce is hardiest of all Sju-uces
— syinnietrical, compact and bushy in habit of
growth; in fact, the very smallest trees soon
form round, sturdy, compact bodies. As the tree
grows and develo])s, it continues to carry this particu¬
lar style of growth and generally becomes the most
com])act-growing specimen of the Si)ruce family; even
in old trees the lower branches are retained, thus
forming a close ground cover.
Botanically, the Black Hills Spruce is considered a
close relative of White Spruce, and has developed its
distinct characteristics through long centuries of living
in the Black Hills country of South Dakota. The
foliage varies from green to bluish tint, and all trees
are remarkable for their bright, fresh color.
When fully matured, it reaches 25 to 40 feet in height
and requires 10 to 12 feet for spread of branches. For
this reason it is used mainly for individual specimens,
for backgrounds, borders and in places away from
buildings. However, as it is a slow grower, it can re¬
main in close quarters for several years and is often
seen in foundation i)lantings and similar places. Situa¬
tions should be selected which provide sun at least part
of the day.
EACH
10
10 to 12 inches xx .
. B&B
$1.50
$12.50
1 to
IJ^ feet XX .
. B&B
1.85
17.50
2 to
8 feet XXX .
. B&B
4.75
45.00
3 to
4 feet XXX .
. B&B
6.75
65 . 00
4 to
43^ feet XXX .
. B&B
8.75
85 . 00
44^ to
5 feet XXX .
. B&B
9.75
95 . 00
Five of same variety and size at 10 rate. Each x indicates one
transplanting. B&B signifies balled and burlapped.
Black Hills Spruce.
American White Spruce
(Picea canadensis)
AXATlVl'l of the northern i)art of America, its range extending
to the coasts of the Arctic Ocean, attaining heights from 25 to 50
. feet. It is thoroughly hardy, free-growing, not particular about
soil, but prefers moist to dry situations.
A conqiact and ui)riglit grower of great longevity. Trees over fifty
years old remain well branched at bottom, retain their pyramidal form
and annually make an upward growth. It will grow on a great variety
of soils, bear crowding well, and also stand severe trimming. Being a
native of cold climates, it grows most successfully when planted north of a
line from Philadelphia to St. Louis.
White Spruce is especially suitable for tall background, shelters, wind-
bix'aks and tall screens. When it is desired to develop single specimens,
they should be; allowed 12 to 15 h'et for full sj)r('ad of the branches. It is
fairly ra])id in growth, with light green foliage, slightly tinged with blue.
'I'he best ty])e pu'vails through northern W isconsin, where our seed
is gathensl from carefully selected grounds.
EACH
10
to
D-i
feet
. B&B
.$1.25
$10
00
to
•>
feet
B&B
1 . 50
12.
.50
to
244
feet
XX
B&B
2 . 00
17.
.50
to
8
feet
XXX.
B&B
8 . 50
82
.50
to
4
feet
B&B
5 25
.50
00
Five of the same variety anti size at the 10 rate. Each k indicates one transplanting.
B&B signifies balled and burlapped.
“Growing Evergreens for Profit" is the title of a new booklet now
ready, sent free on request. If you have a good location and land avail¬
able, it will pay you to investigate the business opportunities in growing
Evergreens.
Young White Spruce in the nursery. All trees have a tendency to grow in a shapely, compact form.
D. HILL NURSERY CO., DUNDEE, ILLINOIS
Page 23
Foliage of Arborvitae about '2 natural size.
As it can be readily trimmed, American Arborvitae is a very
practical tree for formal uses.
American Arborvitae
(Thuya occidentalis)
IIou' little I know of that Arborvitae
When I have heard only what science can tell me.
— Thoreau.
Trees of this genus are of ancient origin,
representatives of Thuya occidentalis having
existed throughout the northern heinisiiliere in
early periods of the earth’s history. Its introduction
into American gardens took place at the beginning of
landscape development in America. It was i^robaldy
the first American coniferous tree cultivated in Great
Britain, having been introduced prior to 1597, in
which year it was mentioned by Gerrard in his
“ Historic of Plants.”
The American Arborvitae is the mother tree from
which upward of fifty distinct types have been developed, varying in color from deeji gretui
to bright golden and ranging in size from little dwarfs to tall, pyramidal specimens. The
native forests of Arborvitae have long been of great commercial value for tim))er, i)r(xluc-
ing tall, straight trunks much used for telegraph poles. The ArVjorvitae is very hardj' and
dependable in almost anj^ situation. A moist location is preferred. Stands trimming well,
and for this reason is widely used for hedge purposes. The rate of growth and ultimate
height dejiend largely upon conditions. It usually grows bushy at the bottom and tapering
toward the top. loliage is very .soft and flexible and of fine, deep green color. Covering
such a wide range in its native growths, trees from some sections are open-grf)wing and
undesirable, but we are carefid to obtain our seed from certain sections of northern Wiscon¬
sin, producing stock of absolute hardiness, grxxl green color, and compact habit of growth.
EACH
10
DA to
2
feet
XX .
B&B
SI
SIO
00
2
to
3
feet
B&B
1
50
12
50
3
to
4
feet
XXX .
B&B
3
50
32
50
4
to
5
feet
B&B
5
25
50
00
5
to
6
feet
XXX .
. B&B
S
75
85
00
6
to
7
feet
XXX .
. B&B
10
50
100
00
Five of same variety and size at 1 0 rate. Each x indicates one transplanting. B&B signifies balled and burlapped.
A colony of American Arborvitae in natural shape, showing the form
and size usually attained by old specimens.
Page 24
D. HILL NURSERY CO., DUNDEE, ILLINOIS
Hill Pyramidal Arborvitae.
Hill Pyramidal Arborvitae
(Thuya occidentalis (jyramidalis)
I
'XD()ri5TI\I)LY the most i)i)]nilar form
of Arborvitae today is the Pyramidal
Arliorvitae. Tliis tree fills a real need in
landscaping and has a place of imiiortance in
jn-actically every evergreen landscape ])lanting.
Psually it reaches about 20 feet in height and the
most desirable strains remain very narrow in
habit, measuring two to three feet or less in
diameter at the l)ase. The color, as a rule, is
much greener in winter than the American Ar¬
borvitae and the foliage is more dense. Full sun
is needed for this tree. Those planted in the
shade or on the north side of a ljuilding will
usually liecome thin and unsatisfactory within
two years. When the jdanting location is on the
south or east and the soil is reasonably good, the
Pyramidal Arborvitae makes a remarkalile
growth and will grow plum]) and healthy. These
Arborvitaes.
IH to
feet XX
'2}4 to 3 feet xxx
3 to 3]/^ feet xxx . .
3j^ to 4 feet xxx . .
4 to i}/2 feet xxx . .
will
apply
to all
E.\CH
10
B&B
*2 . 00
.«17..50
B&B
2 50
22 50
B&B
4.75
45 00
B&B
5. 50
52 50
B&B
6 25
60 00
B&B
8.25
80 . 00
10 rate.
Each X
indicates
one transplanting. B&B signifies balled and burlapped.
A single tree properly placed sometimes
looks better than a group of several trees.
Douglas Pyramidal
Arborvitae
(Thuya occidentalis douglasi pyramidalis)
A compact form with crowded fern-like
branchlets, introduced by Robert Douglas.
The branchlet tips are sometimes cockscoml)-
like. Foliage is dark green with lighter tips.
Fine pyramidal habit. Reaches a height of r2
to 15 feet.
The Arnold Arl)oretum says: “As a garden
jilant, the most valuable of them all (Arbor¬
vitae types) is perhaps the tall, slender jiyra-
mid raised many years ago by Ro!)ert Douglas
and generally known as Douglas Pyramidal
Arborvitae.”
E.\CH 10
1 t o 1 M feet XX . B& B *2 .00 .11; 1 7 . 50
to 2 feet XX . BAB 2 75 25 4)0
2 to 3 feet XX . BAB 3 50 32 50
Five of same variety and size at 10 rate. Each x indi¬
cates one transplanting B&B signifies balled and bur-
lapped.
Douglas Pyramidal Arborvitae.
I
Woodward Arborvitae.
Woodward Arborvitae
(Thuya occidentalis woodtcardi)
WITHOUT doubt, one of the best globe-
formed Arborvitaes in our list. It main¬
tains the natural globe shape without
trimming, and under good conditions will reach
3 feed in height and diameter. It is especially line
for low borders, for foundation groups, for tul.is, or
for urns.
The variety was originated and introduced by
Mr. Manning, i)roprietor of the Reading X'urseries,
Reading, Mass., and named after his son, J.
Woodward Manning. A few jilants, presented to
Mr. Hill by the introducer shortly before his
death, form the basis of our stock. Therefore, we
tan justly say that all trees are from the true strain.
EACH
10
10 l)v
12 inches xx .
. B&B
.$1.50
$12.50
12 bv
12 iiK*h(\s \\ ....
. B&B
1.75
15.00
15 bv
1 5 inches xx .
. B&B
2.50
22 . 50
15 bv
15 inches xxx .
. B&B
3.00
27.. 50
is bv
IS itiches xxx .
. B&B
3.25
30 00
D. HILL NURSERY CO., DUNDEE, ILLINOIS
Page 25
Among the many uses of Evergreens, their value as a screen or barrier against intrusions makes them valuable in
protecting the home grounds. Such a screen of contrasting varieties not only serves this purpose but is a
great attraction in itself. The low border in the foreground is Japanese Spurge. (See page 31.)
Ware Arborvitae.
Ware Arborvitae
Douglas Golden
Arborvitae
(Thuya occidentalis dottglasi aiirea)
AMONG the golden forms, the
Douglas Golden Arborvitae is
X jL well known and widely used. It
is a form originated by Robert Douglas
of the old Douglas Nurseries at Wau¬
kegan, Illinois. It forms a broad, bushy,
pyramid, very similar in outline to a
good type of the regular American
Arborvitae. The foliage is decidedly
golden, not so bright as Peabody’s, but
usually a better appearing tree than the
latter. The bright golden color is best
displayed when ]danting this variety
with a background of darker shades of
green. It grows in anj' ordinary good
soil and does esi^ecially well in damp,
cool locations.
No one wants an entire planting of
yellow-foliaged trees, but one or two to
add a note of contrast among the green
of other trees is always pleasing. In
habit, this tree closely resembles the
American Arborvitae, from which it
originated. Douglas Golden Arborvitae.
EACH 10
2 to 2H feet x.xx . B& B .S3 . 00 $27 . 50
2M to 3 feet XXX . B&B 3.25 30.00
(Siberian)
(Thuya occidentalis ivareana)
Raised by and named for Mr. Thomas Ware, an
English nurseryman, who produced it about LS.oO.
It matures at 0 to 8 feet. It is conical in outline
and covered with dark green foliage which is some¬
what different from the American Arborvitae, being
much heavier and deci)ly crested. The branches
are short and stiff. It is much used for foundation
planting and freciuently for hedges. The name
Siberian has been given to it because of its rugged
constitution. A symmetrical, compact grower, very
long-lived.
EACH 10
1 toD2fcPtxx . BAB $2(10 $17,50
D2to2 feet XX . . BAB 2,75 25,00
2 to 2^2 feet XX . BAB 4 25 40 00
Five of the same variety and size at the 10 rate. Each x indicates
one transplanting. B&B signifies balled and burlapped.
Not everyone prefers such a heavy planting of Ever¬
greens and of course the type of house has a great deal
to do with the selection of varieties. In this planting
the trees are banked two and three rows deep, dwarf
creeping varieties in front, medium height varieties
next and taller growing forms in the back. This is a
principle which should be borne in mind to arrange
trees according to their habit of grov/th.
Page 26
D. HILL NURSERY CO., DUNDEE, ILLINOIS
The beautiful Hemlock. A certain charming gracefulness belongs to it alone. As it endures partial shade^and
is also easily kept trimmed. Hemlock can be used in a wide variety of situations.
Hemlock Hedges have a grace and charm not possessed by
any other hedge evergreen.
Canada Hemlock
(Tsuga canadensis)
() Hemlock Tree! 0 Hemlock Tree!
How faithful are thy branches,
dreen not alone in summertime,
But in the tcinter's frost and rime,
() Hemlock Tree! 0 Hemlock Tree!
How faithful are thy branches.
— Longfellow
The long, slender branches, droojiing gracefully
to the ground, present a beautiful picture — it is
indeed difficult to surpass it. When we compare
the rich, dark green foliage of a healthy plant that is
varied so extiuisitely with the glaucousness of the
under side of the leaves, we must admire a tree which
l)rescnts such diversity of charms. A mistake is made
by ])lanting the Hemlock in dry situations; for while
it cannot thrive in wet and swampy ground, it greatly
prefers a rather moist, deep loamy soil and cool loca¬
tion, the better if partially shaded. In such spots the
beauty of the foliage and luxuriant growth speedily
develop themselves in the highest degree.
Tlie regular, conical form, tapering evenly from a
broad base to a long, straight and thrifty shoot is the
common shape of this tree.
As a screen or hedge, the Hemlock is greatly ad¬
mired as it bears the shears well, grows thriftily and
is of a dark green color and very dense. The results
are most sati.sfactory.
The Hemlock will remain small for many years if
sheared, so that it can be especially recommended for
foundation groui)s and small yards.
EACH
10
13^ to 2 feet XX .
. . B&B
.«2.00
,'ii;l7.5()
2 to 23^ feet XX .
B&B
2.25
20 . 00
13^ to 2 feet XXX .
B&B
3 . 50
32 . 50
2 to 23^ feet XXX .
B&B
4.25
40 . 00
23^ to 3 feet XXX .
B&B
5.25
50 00
3 to 33^ feet XXX
B&B
7.50
72 . 50
33^ to 4 feet XXX
B&B
9.25
90 00
Five of same variety and size at 10 rate. Each x indi¬
cates one transplanting. B&B signifies balled and bur-
lapped.
CONIFER COMMENTS
is the title of a 7()-page bookkd containing
practical information on evergreens. Contains
cnmiileb' information on transplanting, ferti¬
lizing, s(jil conditions, trimming, cultivation,
diseases, winter i)rotecting, weights, freight
and exjjress rates, and hundreds of other prac¬
tical pointers. Sent upon receipt of 1(1 cents
in stami)s to c.over cost of mailing.
Stone and stucco houses make an ideal background for evergreens.
An Old Hemlock
D. HILL NURSERY CO., DUNDEE, ILLINOIS
Page 27
Douglas Fir, 1 ^ 2 to 2 feet.
Douglas Fir
(Psetidotsuga cloiiglasi)
SINCE discovered on Vancouver Island, in the
year 1791, the Douglas Fir has been known by
nearly thirty specific and varietal names. The
name Pseudotsuga is now generally used. Pseudotsnga
signifies like hemlock, or false hemlock. It was
subsequently found in 1827 by David Douglas, a
iScotch explorer, and was later named in his honor.
There are two distinct forms of Douglas Fir — one
the dark green, gigantic-growing timber tree of the
northwestern Pacific Coast area, and the other type
from Colorado. The latter variety is the one recom¬
mended, both for its hardiness and its great beauty.
The typical form of young trees is an open, broad,
sharp-pointed pyramid; the lower branches are
straight or somewhat drooping, and the middle or
higher ones trend ui)ward.
( )ur plants are the type from northern Cohjrado, the seed being
collected in deep gorges of high altitudes, where the blue and
silvery foliage is characteristic. The growth is compact and
symmetrical with rather short needles, in contrast to southern
Colorado and New Mexico types which are of doulitful hardiness,
irregular, and open-growing.
It readies 60 feet or more in height, with a sjiread of branches
1 2 to 18 feet. It is a rapid grower and thrives well in almost any
situation. Plant with plenty of room for future development.
The Fir is a symbol of rugged strength, of endurance, and
permanency. You enter a virgin forest of Fir with the same sense
of vastness and reverence as in
a great cathedral
The Firs are
among the grandest of nature’s
triumphs.
EACH
10
13^ to 2
2 to 2^2
feet XX . . .
B&B
.«! ,.50
2.00
$12.. 50
17.50
feet XX .
B&B
2 to 3
feet XXX .
B&B
3 . 7o
35.00
3 to 4
feet XXX .
B&B
5.75
55 . 00
4 too
feet XXX .
B&B
8.25
80 00
5 to 6
feet XXX .
B&B
10. 50
100.00
Five of the same variety and size at 10 rate. Each x indicates one transplant¬
ing. B&B signifies balled and burlapped.
The towering firs in conic forms arise.
And with a pointed spear divide the skies.
Page 28
D. HILL NURSERY CO., DUNDEE, ILLINOIS
Concolor Fir is one of the most beautiful of all evergreens
for specimen planting.
Concolor Fir as it comes from the nursery.
White or Concolor Fir
(Abies concolor)
THK name “Concolor,” ^iven to tliis tree by
Dr. Dngelinaiin, who discovered it aliont the
initldle of tlie last century, signihes even color
' both the upper and under sides of the needles are
beautiful grayish-blue. Many years ago, Mr. D. Hill,
while on a visit to the Colorado Hockies was keenly
ini})r('s.sed with the distinctive attractiveness of the
Concolor Fir. Chiefly through his efi'orts this beautiful
Firhaslieen introduced to American jdanters. Concolor
Fir is also known as “Silver Fir" and ‘A\'hite Fir.”
.V well-known evergreen authority writes: “Concolor
Fir is the showiest of all Firs, because it is the nearest
to blue. In my opinion it is the cheeriest of all ever¬
greens in winter. It retains its lower branches, has
no insect enemies, and is the be.st Fir tree to with¬
stand heat and drought." .\s an ornamental tree, Concolor Fir must 1)C considered as a
decid(‘d acaiuisition, the geiK'ral outliiu' being symmetrical but without stiffness. The spread
of branclu's in young and healthy tree's teeing wide in jiroportion to the height warns in¬
tending jdanters that sufficient siiace shouhl be given for perfect development. The form
i’roin Colorado best adajited to jilanting. It retains a distinctly pyramidal outline and is
branched to the lease. The large, flat leaves, thickly disjeiesed ten the branches, are very
laeticeable and give it a v('ry dignilietl appearance.
^^’e are careful to (ebtain (eur si-ed-suieply from luerthern C(el(erad(e, which produces trees
(ef abseelute hardiness, with striking fteliage varying in cielor fneiii light green to deeje soft blue
and with iiK'dium short needles. The new growth in spring is silvery.
“.ludging from the rt'sults which have now Ix'C'n obtaiiu'd with Firs, there are only two
Firs which can Ix' depc'iided on to retain their beauty here (Fastern Massachusetts) for more
than fiftv vears. ( )n(' of tlu'se is Concolor Fir.” — Arnold Arhoreiinn.
10 to 12 inches xx. .
1 to 1 ' 2 feet XX. .
1 ' 2 In 2 feet XXX.
•>i ,
B&B
$2
00
$17
.50
B&B
2
.50
22
.50
B&B
4
,25
40
,00
B&B
6
.25
GO.
00
to 2 ‘ 2 feet XXX .
Five of same variety and size at 1 0 rate. Each x indicates o.ne transplanting. signifies balled and burlapped.
D. HILL NURSERY CO., DUNDEE, ILLINOIS
Page 29
At the left — a Dwarf Japanese
Yew as it comes from the nurs¬
ery. The tree in the colored
picture has been growing in
Mr. D. Hill’s grounds for many
years. Below -Foliage of the
Yew.
Dwarf Japanese Yew
(Ta.vus cns/>ui(ita naud)
T1 1 IS fills a uiiiiiue j^laco ainnns ('vprt^rec'iis.
It has a low, peculiar, irrejrular and pictur('sc[ue
outline. Old trees assume the billowy outline
of old boxwoods and ofl’cr to jilanters in colder climates
some of th(' charm which old boxwood trees p<.)ssess.
These' trees have an addeel advantaf>;e of b('in<>; able
to thrive in dense shade. In this n'spect, they are'
suieerior to all other types of eversn'ens, as they will
actually thrive and make a thrifty si''’"’th when
planted on the shady side of a buikling or under the
shade of taller trees or shrubs. The tree shown in the
coloreil picture is a specimen I’rowing on tlu' grounds
of Mr. I). Hill, where it has been established for a
number of years. Tltimately, plants may reach d fe('t
or more in height and 3 feet or more in width. The
branches are covereil with little bunches of blackish-
grec'ii foliage. The color is retained throughout the
season, which gives it an added advantage over many
forms of evergreens. The foliage is very heavy and of a
waxy, shiny green color. In many resjiects, this dwarf
Yew is the oddest-appearing evergree-n that we have.
Japanese forms of Yew retain their color through¬
out the most severe seasmis. The growth is slow, luit
they are of extremely hmg life, and have that umisual
([uality of growing old gracefully.
E,\en 10
10 to 12 inches XX . ITkH $3,2.') .fdO.OO
1 to H 2 feet XX . B&B 3.75 35.00
Five of same variety and
size at 10 rate. Each x indi¬
cates one transplanting. B&B
signifies balled and burlapped.
For points of accent in a formal garden, evergreens keep on giving service throughout the year, after the rest of the garden has lost its charm.
Page 30
D. HILL NURSERY CO., DUNDEE, ILLINOIS
Japanese Yew.
The Ancient Yew
The Yew is a very ancient tree which once cov¬
ered large areas of the earth’s surface. Geologists
have found a “fossil forest’’ beneath the English
Channel which gives evidence that the ancestors of the
Yew tree flourished in bygone days, when the surface
of the earth was much different than today.
“The Vine loves the hills and the Yew tree the
north wind and the cold” — nearly 2,000 years ago
Virgil was interested in the Yew and thus referred to
it. It is one of the trees of perpetual youth.
Within the life of one Yew, empires rise and fall.
A span of 3,000 years is credited to one Methuselah
of the Yews which was some years ago cut down in
Plngland.
A planting of Japanese Yew along the north side of a residence. Pfitzer Junipers seen at either end of the planting
with Japanese Yew between. The Japanese Spurge or Pachysandra is used as a ground cover. See page 31 for
information on the Japanese Spurge.
Japanese Yew
(Tu.rM.s cusliidata)
The .Japanese Yew which we offer is the ujiright,
branched form which develops a leacler. as
shown in the picture.
A great many of the .Jaj^anese Yews offered by
nurserymen are spreading trees (T irregular habit.
This difference is due to the method of propagation.
Trees produced from seed make superior tree-shaped
sjiccimens, while those grown from cuttings, — a some¬
what more rapid process of propagation — produce
less desiral:)le trees.
This tree was originally brought to America from
.Iai)an by IJr. George Hall about 18(12, the original
trees l)eing distributed by the I’arsons Nursery at
Flushing, Long Island. It has been established in
America long enough now so that it has come to be
looked upon as a tree of absolute dependability in our
northern states.
It has the tyihcal, waxy, shiny, green leaves of
Yews, and while it grow'S very slowly as compared to
some types of evergreens, it is, for this reason, an
esjrecially desirable tree fo.' foundation groups, for¬
mal gardens, rockeries, and similar [wsitions where
trees need to be kept within certain bounds.
It has from time immemorial been cultivated in
.Jaj)an, where it is looked upon as a valual)le tree in
.lapanese landscape art. The growth is close, compact
and possesses a certain richness in appearance which
marks it distinct from all other types of evergreens.
The Yew produces its seeds in the form of a scarlet,
cu])-shaped berry. This method of reproduction clas¬
sifies the Yew as a relic of the vegetation which existed
on the earth ages ago. They are known as “drujie-
fruited” trees. In .Jai)an it is called the “Fir of the
Goddess of Mercy.” The importance of this tree for
permanent plantings cannot be over-emphasized. In
positions where trees must remain for many years
with little attention, such trees are found to prove of
great value. In locations such as cemetery lots, this
tree is particularly to be recommended.
While we emj)hasize the ability of the Jajianese Yew
to withstand an extremely shady position, we also
wish to point out that it will thrive ecpially well in
the sun.
EACH 10
10 to 12 inches xx . BAB .S3 . 00 S27 . 50
1 t o 13^ feet XX . B& B 3.50 32.50
Five of same variety at 10 rate. Each x indicates one transplant¬
ing. B6&B signifies balled and burlapped.
D. HILL NURSERY CO., DUNDEE, ILLINOIS
Page 31
Detail of foliage of Japanese Spurge.
Japanese Spurge
(Pachysandra terminalis)
EVERGREEN VINE GROUND COVER
A COMMON problem in securing attractive, finished
effects, especially in foundation plantings, is to
. provide a ground cover of good, green foliage to
plant between the trees and shrubs and cover the ground.
In northern climates, the class of such material which
keeps green in the winter is extremely limited; in fact, the
Japanese Spurge is practically the only broad-leaved ever¬
green which is hardy and which serves the i)urpose in
northern climates.
It is not a clinging vine or one which will cover a wall,
but is suitable for use as a low border where it serves a
very satisfactory purpose, or as an under-planting to trees
and shrubs, as shown in the colored picture on this page.
4 to 6 inches x . .fl'i .OO jier 100
Order in multiples of 25. 25 at 100 rate, 500 at the 1000 rate.
Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra terminalis). Stays green all winter and is perfectly hardy. The plant in the
corner is Japanese Barberry.
To be found effective, Japanese Spurge
must be thickly planted. Gne secret in
making a satisfactory growth where the
plant is in the sun is to plant thick enough
.so that the sunshine does not get at the
r(.)ot system. It will grow in the full sun
if the plants are set close enough together.
It also thrives in den.se shade, even where
grass would not grow.
It is not a new iilant, but one whicli has
l)een neglected, at least by most nursery¬
men. It can be planted with success either
in the Spring or Fall and will grow in shade
or sun and will stand .severe freezing
weather. Plant live or six plants to each
sfiuare foot ground area or set four or six
inches apart as a border. Even closer jilant-
ing than this will insure ciuicker results.
Rose Daphne
(Daphne cneoriim)
A delightfully fragrant flowering evergreen .shrul).
It is a broad-leaved Evergreen keeping its leaves
during the winter months. It comes through the
winter perfectly when we have an bundance of snow,
other years it requires some covering late in the fall as
a winter protection.
The fragrant pink flowers almost completely cover
the i)lant early in the spring. It blooms during April
and extends until May. It blooms again in the fall
months. This makes an ideal plant for rockeries or
t(j plant among perennials. It does well either in a
shady or sunny location.
EACH 10
1‘2 to 14 inches xx . $3.50 $32 . 50
Five of the same variety and size at the 10 rate. Each x indicates
one transplanting. B&B signifies balled and burlapped.
The bluish colored trees are the Silver Redcedar. These have been trimmed and shaped up, showing what beautiful
specimens can be made with little effort. The dark green trees in the background are the Japanese Yew. For creep¬
ing varieties such as shown in the foreground of the picture, see pages 4 and 5.
Page 32
D. HILL NURSERY CO., DUNDEE, ILLINOIS
EVERGREEN HEDGES
Plant Evergreen Hedges
Best for Year Round Service
No trees or shrul)s make so permanent and so attractive a heilsc as
evergn'ens. The old European garilens owe much of their l)eauty
to their beautiful evergreen liedges.
A liedge may be of almost any shape and size and serve many difi'erent
])urposes. If tall like in picture at right, it may serve as a windln-eak or
screen. On the other extreme, it may form a low border for flower beds.
Hedges are also suitable as liackgrounds for various tyi)es of gardens.
\'ari('ties suitable for hedges should l)e those easily trimmed and which will
retain their foliage when crowded. Hemlocks, Yews, ami the Arborvitaes
combine these qualities best for use in colder climates, American Arbor-
\ itae is the leailing sort used.
American Arborvitae
(If all the above mentioned varieties of evergreens, the American Arbor¬
vitae is umiuestionably the liest all around hedge evergreen and the one
which is used in greah'r numbers than all other varieties coml)ined.
It will grow into a beautiful tall, informal, unclii>ped hedge if allowed
to grow without trimming, or it can Ite clip])ed and maintained at almost
any size from only a few inches up to several feet in height.
Hedges .should Ire ])lanted three to four feet from the sidewalks. The
effect is much better if the plants are not crowded too close to lot lines,
drives and sidewalks.
'I'he (piestion is sometimes asked, “How long will it take to establish
a perfect evergreen hedge?" All depends upon the care received and how
large the liedge is to be. For the average h(>dge of American Arborvitae
three feet tall, it should look very well with the third year, and should
be in s])lendid form liy the fifth year. In regard to the life of the hedge, this
depends also on attention received. We liave seen hedges thirty and forty
j'ears old in almost perfect condition.
I'lvergreens are set from twelve inches to eighteen inches apart. Eighteen inches make a
very satisfactory hedge, but where a hedge is desired in the shortest jjossible sjiace of time
and which will l)e very dense in growth from top to bottom, i)lanting one foot apart would
probably l)e more satisfactory.
A very desirable hedge can be made by planting a double row, spacing the trees alter¬
nately. The ground should be spaded for a width of to 3 feet. The row's should l)e set
one foot apart. The i)lants in one row should come opi)osite the o))en si)aces of the other
row.
How to
Because the tops of hedges, trimmed like these. Sunlight reaches the bottom branches of hedges
are broader than the base, sunlight does trimmed like these, and they remain
not reach the bottom branches. dense and healthy.
I YEAR
OLD
2 YEARS OLD
Careful Growing Methods
Few people realize the time it takes to grow an Ever¬
green tree in the Nursery. Trees with well developed
roots and tops take from seven to ten years to grow. At
that time they are from two to three feet or three to four
feet in height for tall varieties and much smaller for
dwarf varieties. Such trees make rapid progress when
planted on your grounds because they have a fibrous
root system and have been several times transplanted.
ONCE TRANSPLANTED TWICE TRANSPLANTED
7 ro 10 YEARS OLD
The time for planting evergreen hedges is identical
with the time for planting deciduous trees. Set the
plants out in Ajiril or early May in the northern
states.
Before starting to plant, have a trench dug and
ready. This should be of ainjile width, at least two
feet — and sometimes three feet is never too wide —
and two feet in depth. Let the bottom be filled with
loose earth, rounding in the center so as to permit a
downward spread of the roots. The roots of an ever¬
green should never be exposed to the sun or wind, or
allowed to get dry. Keeir the roots wet until the
trees are in the ground. As soon as the hedge is
Iflanted, and the ground thoroughly soaked, some
plantsmen recommend the use of a mulch.
AMERICAN ARBORVITAE
10
100
10
to
12
inches xx .
. $1
.70
$17
00
12
to
18
inches xx .
o
.00
20
00
18
to
24
inches xx .
. 4
.00
40,
00
2
to
3
feet XX .
. 5
.50
55
00
Each X indicates one transplanting.
Note: Trees are carefully packed in damp moss to
insure safe shipment.
Evergreen Seedlings and Small Transplanted Sizes Suitable
for Home Nursery Planting
Every year finds an increasing number of planters interested in small evergreens suitable
for starting a home nursery. These trees are intended for planting out in your garden where
they can be cultivated and allowed to develop before being used in their permanent location.
The use of small evergreens gives everyone an opportunity to enjoy beautiful evergreen trees at
the minimum of expense. A small investment in baby evergreens will repay you a hundred
times, both in the enjoyment of watching them develop as well as the continually increasing
cash value of the trees. Complete planting instructions and cultural directions furnished with
each shipment.
HILL’S TRANSPLANTED
EVERGREENS
Sold only in bundles of 5 of each variety
and size
Inches
Per 5
Chinese Juniper .
8-10
$1.20
Chinese Juniper .
10-12
1.65
Chinese Juniper .
12-18
2.00
Pfitzer Juniper .
12-18
5.50
Prostrate Juniper .
8-10
1.50
Prostrate Juniper .
10-12
2.00
Japanese Juniper .
8-10
2.50
Colorado Juniper .
8-10
2.00
Redcedar .
10-12
2.00
Redcedar .
12-18
3.00
White Spruce .
.XX
12-18
1.00
White Spruce .
.XX
18-24
2.25
Norway Spruce . .
.XX
12-18
1.20
Norway Spruce . .
.XX
18-24
1.65
Norway Spruce .
.XX
2-3 ft.
2.00
Mountain Pine .
8-10
1.10
Mugho Pine .
.XX
8-10
2.00
Austrian Pine .
10-12
1.20
Austrian Pine .
12-18
2.50
Austrian Pine .
18-24
3.00
Scotch Pine . .
.XX
12-18
2.00
Douglas Fir .
12-18
1.75
Douglas Fir .
18-24
2.50
American Arborvitae .
10-12
.85
American Arborvitae .
12-18
1.00
American Arborvitae .
18-24
2.00
American Arborvitae .
2-3 ft.
2.75
Hill Pyramidal Arborvitae.
.XX
12-18
3.00
Hill Pyramidal Arborvitae.
,xx
18-24
3.50
Hill Pyramidal Arborvitae.
.XX
24-30
5.50
Woodward Arborvitae .
8-10
1.50
Woodward Arborvitae .
10-12
3.50
xlndicates once transplanted*
xxlndicates twice transplanted*
HILL’S TRANSPLANTED
EVERGREENS
Sold only in bundles of 25 of each variety
and size
Inches
Per 25
Balsam Fir .
6-8
$3.00
Balsam Fir .
8-10
4.00
Concolor Fir .
4-6
4.00
Concolor Fir .
6-8
10.00
Andorra Juniper .
6-8
7.50
Pfitzer Juniper .
,XX
8-10
8.75
Pfitzer Juniper .
10-12
11.25
Spiny Greek Juniper .
.XX
6-8
7.50
Waukegan Juniper .
6-8
7.50
Japanese Juniper .
6-8
10.00
Savin Juniper .
6-8
7.50
Savin Juniper .
8-10
10.00
Bar Harbor Juniper .
6-8
10.00
Bar Harbor Juniper .
8-10
12.50
White Spruce .
,xx
8-10
3.00
White Spruce .
.XX
10-12
3.75
Black Hill Spruce .
.XX
6-8
4.25
Black Hill Spruce .
8-10
5.00
Black Hill Spruce .
10-12
9.00
Norway Spruce .
. X
6-8
2.50
Norway Spruce .
. X
8-10
3.00
Norway Spruce .
. X
10-12
4.00
Colorado Spruce .
.XX
10-12
7.50
Mugho Pine .
.XX
6-8
4.50
Austrian Pine .
6-8
3.00
Austrian Pine .
. X
8-10
4.50
Ponderosa Pine . .
. X
6-8
3.00
White Pine .
.XX
10-12
7.50
Scotch Pine . .
. X
6-8
2.50
Scotch Pine .
. X
8-10
3.00
Douglas Fir .
8-10
4.50
Douglas Fir .
10-12
6.00
Japanese Yew .
. X
4-6
7.50
Japanese Yew .
.XX
6-8
12.50
Dwarf Japanese Yew .
6-8
15.00
American Arborvitae .
.XX
6-8
3.00
Douglas Golden Arborvitae
.XX
10-12
7.50
Douglas Pyramidal Arborvitae
6-8
7.50
Hill Pyramidal Arborvitae.
.XX
8-10
6.00
Hill Pyramidal Arborvitae.
.XX
10-12
7.00
Ware Arborvitae .
8-10
6.50
Hemlock . .
.XX
8-10
7.50
Hemlock .
10-12
12.50
Hemlock . . .
.XX
12-18
20.00
Hemlock .
.XX
18-24
25.00
HILL’S EVERGREEN
GRAFTS
From 2Y4-inch pots, shipped only in the Spring
during April or early May
Inches Each
White Leaf Chinese Juniper. . . .
8-10
$ .80
Blue Column Chinese Juniper..
8-10
.80
Green Column Chinese Juniper.
8-10
.70
Green Sargent Juniper .
8-10
.80
Vase Shaped Prostrate Juniper. .
8-10
1.00
Golden Prostrate Juniper .
8-10
.80
Waukegan Juniper .
8-10
.80
Japanese Juniper .
8-10
.80
Bar Harbor Juniper .
8-10
.80
Von Ehron Juniper .
8-10
1.00
Hill Silver Juniper .
8-10
1.25
Meyer Juniper .
8-10
1.25
Cannart Redcedar .
8-10
.80
Goldtip Redcedar .
8-10
.90
Silver Redcedar .
8-10
.80
Hill Dundee Juniper .
8-10
1.25
Schott Redcedar .
8-10
.80
Koster Blue Spruce .
8-10
1.50
HILL’S EVERGREEN
SEEDLINGS
Seedling trees are put up in bundles of 50 of
the same variety and size, and orders can be
filled only for uniform bundles
Inches Per 50
Concolor Fir . 4-6 $5.00
Douglas Fir . 4—6 4.50
Chinese Juniper . 4-6 4.00
Prostrate Juniper (depressa) . 4—6 3.00
Colorado Juniper . 6-8 4.00
Redcedar . 6-8 5.00
European Larch . 6-8 3.00
White Spruce . 4-6 2.50
Black Hill Spruce . 4—6 4.00
Norway Spruce . 6-8 1.50
Colorado Spruce . 4—6 3.50
White Pine . 6-8 3.50
Scotch Pine . 4—6 2.50
Write for prices if interested in larger quantities
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