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ing. Although an expensive tree, it is of more value as an or- 

 nament than half a dozen of other sorts. The white spruce is 

 an excellent ornamental tree, retaining its dark green color 

 throughout the entire year, and is on that account better than 

 the Norway spruce. The Douglas spruce and the balsam fir 

 should be planted for variety. The dwarf mountain pine pre- 

 sents a fine appearance in the front yard, and does not grow 

 high enough to obstruct the view. The Austrian, white and 



Dwarf mountain pine, on grounds of A. W. Massee, Albert. L,ea. 



