me TheVilaPark Evergreen (a) Spring 1955. PRESEN This is our Spring Bulletin for 1955. We have listed a nice selection of ever- greens. Small evergreens are very scarce this spring, especially in the sizes we offer. These prices are only for cash and carry business, no mail orders. We urge you to come and buy early as we are sure our supply will not last long, wens Visi amet : uh bel Pat Ay si Mi te ah \ Ua oa The Color of the Colorado Blue Spruce. Our Colorado Blue Spruce Offer The color of the Colorado Blue Spruce is similar to the bloom or sheen on a grape or plum. It is a powdery substance that can be wiped off the needles. This fact accounts for the trees losing color after a hard winter of snow and ice. The new growth again shows the blue color. It must be remembered that omly a certain per- centage will grow into blue shiners. In young trees the color is less distinct but should get more pronounced as they grow older. Because of this we cannot gua- ranty the ultimate color. Sales will be only made with this understanding. We Offer: 2 Colorado Blue Spruce 6 years old, twice transplanted 1.00 Mordens Pink. Mordens Pink(Lythrum), is one of the most beautiful new Flo- wers. It grows 2-3 feet high and blooms continiously from June until fall. Flowers are of a rich deep pink. It is such an attractive flower that utter strangers passing by have sto- pped to ask what the brilliant flowers were. Very hardy. Field grown plants 3 for 2 1.00 The Pictures in this bulletin are of full grown SF aw a ee - Giant Highbrid Blueberries. “hy not raise your own Blue- berries. They are easy to rai- se if you provide some acid in your soil. Blueberries make al- so beautiful ornamental bushes with their white bellshaped blossoms and dark green folia- geeAt least three varieties are needed for pollenization, we offer four good varieties. 3 year old plants-18-24 inches $1.25 each. Oregon Grape. Oregon Grape(Mahonia Aquifolia) is the only broadleaved ever- green which will do well in our climate. Its leaves are smooth, shiny holly. Bright yellow flo- wers appear in May and are: followed by blue grape -like berries. in fall the leaves assume a reddish tint similar to holly. Grows in shade. 10-12 inches 85¢ each. specimen trees. A,< She Gardeners Belight- AS Jews AP. The Yews become more and more popular and rightly so. They are amongst the finest evergreens. The demand for them has become very great. Our supply has never been large enough. This spring we have over 5000 to offer. So if you plan to buy some of these fine Yews do not wait too long. Place your order now. § ¥% Ui Stoveken Yew. ae ae Of the many,recently developed saa 4 newer Yews the Stoveken Yew has proved to be one of the outstanding. The original tree is of a broad pyramidal form. Foliage is waxy, dark green. The rate of growth is rather fast. Here is an opportunity to obtain a new valuable Yew. We offer extra heavy,field- grown trees- 15-18 inches. Each: $ 1.50 Hicks Yew. This Yew is of distinctly co- lumnar form with upright bran- ches and radially spreading leaves. It is a fine tree for hedges. Foliage is dark green and at times this Yew is bea- ring great amounts of red berries. The right tree for the foundation planting. The trees we offer are extra heavy-field grown-15-18 inches. Each: $1.50 Japanese Spreading Yew. The Spreading Yew is a valuable low growing ever- green for the foundation planting. It has a plea- sing informality that lends itself well for group planting.Can also be used for low hedges. Extra heavy, trimmed back trees.Field grown. About 15 inches spread. Each: $ 1.50 Densiforma Yew. This is a slow,but very dense growing evergreen. The foliage is very compact and of medium dark green. Form of growth is well rounded and usually a little taller than broad. A very desirable Yew. Field grown trees, twice times transplanted. Average size 15 inches. WEIS bs IG hye Japanese Upright Yew. The Yews are one of the finest groups of evergreens. Their deep rich green color remains through- out the year. They tolerate city conditions and grow well in sha- de. The Upright Yew with a little trimming grows into fine pramidal specimen,admired by all. 15 inches high Each $ 1.50 Brown's Yew. The Brown's Yew is one of the newer members of the Yew fa- mily. It resembles the sprea- ding Yew, however it is of more compact form of growth. Like all the Yews it tolera- tes shade and city conditions. Dark green foliage. 12 inches Hach: 1.50 Intermediate Yew. This is one of the latest addition to the Yew fa- mily, resembling somewhat the Spreading Japanese Yew. It is one of the fastest growing Yew with a good dark green color which remains the same throughout the year. Like all the Yews it has at times red berries, which are so much admired. The landscape uses of the Intermediate Yew are the same as of the Spreading Yew. The trees offered are extra heavy, 12-15 inch size. Fach: $ 1.50 Halloran Yew. The Halloran Yew is the latest member of Hibrid Yews.Its form of growth is broadly pyramidal. Rate of growth is fast and the color of its foliage is especi- ally good. The landscape uses of the Halloran Yew are the same as of the Upright Yew. We offer extre heavy fieldgrown trees. The average size is 15 inches. Each $ 1.50 We guaranty our trees free from disease and in the best growing conditions. We cannot give any guaranty as to the growth of the stock. Climatic conditions, your care and other facts over which we have no controll will determine your success in growing any plamt or tree. Sales of all our stock are made only with this understanding. _ We do not ship by mail. All orders for any plant in this bulletin are cash and carry. However we will accept your order now if you sent check or money order with it. We will reserve the trees for you and let you know when to call for then. Ns atv a rule the trees are ready about April 15th. The exact date will of course depend on the weather. If you order now you can be sure to obtain Scotch Pine. If you went a fast growing tree plant a Scotch Pine. This spen- aid evergreen is very hardy, withstends heat and dry weather. It can easily be trimmed and formed into a compact tree. It makes a nice specimen tree. 12-18 inches orTor ah el .O0 Black Hill Spruce One of the hardiest and finest of all Spruces. Symmetrical, compact and bushy of srowth. The foliage varying from green to bluish-green tint makes the trees always striking for their bright,fresh color. 15-18 inches Each 75¢. Pyramidal Arbor Vitae. This is a tall slender evergreen, very popular. It prefers a sunny location. Excellent for tall acc- entor to emphasize height or con- trast. Often planted in pairs at entrance or gates. Stands shea- ring very well. 18-24 inches & 1.00 each the items you are interested in. White Pine. No other Pine can duplicate the beautiful, soft and graceful effect given by the White Pine. The soft bluish green foliage has an unusually fine textural effect. No other eversreen has a charm as the White Pine Heavy trees-15-18 inches Hach 75¢. White or Concolor Fir. The White or Concolor Fir is the finest of the Firs for co- lorful landscape effect. The needles are long with a silvery tone, varying from a sea-green to deep blue. The older the tree the more beautiful it gets. 10-12 inches 75¢ each. Magnolia. Here is good news-wehave obtai- ned another supply of magnolias which we offer to our customers at a very reasonable price. Mag- nolia Soulangeana with its purb- lish pink large flowers is very much admired by all. 2 feet high 41.25 each. ~e) Ponderosa Pine. This Pine has the longest need- els of ‘any Pine. It is undoub— tely the best of the three leef Pine. Color of foliage is a plea- sing dark green. A perfectly hardy tree. Fine for specinens, groups or screens. 10-12 inches 3 for $1.00 Norway Spruce. A well known evergreen of great hardiness. A favorite because of its rapid growth, dense deep green foliage and graceful forn. Fine for specimen, groups, wind- breaks or hedges. The ideal Christmas tree. 15-18 inches 75¢ each. Koster Juniper. Koster Juniper is a semi-dwarf evergreen. It grows about 15- 18 inches high and very compact. It can be planted in front of larger evergreens, in the rock- garden or wherever there is not much space available. 12-15 inches 75¢ each. All trees listed in this bulletin are 4-5 years o16 and twice transplanted. Pritzer Juniper. This is one of the best low growing Junipers. Easy to transplant and practically free from diseases and pests.Used in foundation plan- tings, specimen and low hedges.Withstands ci- ty conditions and tolerates shade to some ex- tent. Color is of gray-green. The Pfitzer Juniper is very hardy and easily be trimmed. Extra heavy plants Twice transplanted 12-15 inches & 1.00 each Globe Arbor Vitae. The Globe Arbor Vitae is one of the best Arbor Vitae. It forms a natural globewhich requires no trimming. Excellent for foreground plantings, for foundation , groups or for potting.Is also often used at the sides of entrances. For a low hedge there is nothing finer than a Globe Arbor Vitae. Ex Py Ci SO EC Extra heavy plants 12 inches $1.00 each. EC STE SE Dwarf Mugho Pine. The Mugho Pine is one of the hardiest and best low growing evergreens. Distinctly round and compact. In spring, brightly col- ored new shoots like tiny candles adore them, contrasting splendidly with other evergreens. Ideal for foundation planting, edging or low massing. Extra heavy plants 10 inches $ 1.00 Each 2) es Cae — eGR Bi NS eG) oe Ls £ Blue Pfitzer Juniper. The Blue Pfitzer Juniper is of the same gro- wing habit as the green Pfitzer Juniper. However it has a distinct blue color, such as is found in the Colorado Blue Spruce. It creates a striking effect in the landscape planting. The landscape uses of the Blue Pfritzer Juni- per are the same as of the green Pfitzer Juniper. Extra heavy plants. a, Twice transplanted 12-15 inches @ 1.00 each Andorra Juniper. The Andorra Juniper is a newer varity of sprea- ting Junipers which has become quite popular. Summer and spring color is bright green. In fall and winter a purple hue spreads over the plant. Grows lower than the Pfitzer Juniper, seldom more than 18 inches high. Can be used in the foundation, border or even as a low hedge. Extra heavy plants 12-15 inches $ 1.00 Each Golden Pfitzer Juniper. This new golden form of the well known Pfitzer Juniper is one of the newer plant creations. The new foliage comes out a clear canary, golden yellow. It loses some of its bright color during the summer, but in fall the golden color appears again. The landscape uses of the Golden Pfitzer are the same as those of the green Pfitzer. Extra heavy plants 12-15 inches $ 1.00 each An Invitation To Visit Our Nursery. As all our business is cash and carry we extend a hearty invitation to visit our nursery and selling ground. Our nursery is located on U.S. Highwav Alternate 30, also known as Roosevelt Road,about 20 miles west of Chicago. Or , to be more specific about 4 miles west of Wheaton. Here you will find during the planting seasons some nice bargains in small as well as in larger, balled and burlapped evergreens. We are open from 9-5 every day, including Sundays. en Telephone: Terrace 2- 0087