EVERGREENS. 



Colorado Blue Spruce. Or Colorado Silver spruce 

 (Picea Pungens). This tree was sent out from the 

 Rocky Mountains where it was found growing in 



COLORADO BUTE SPRUCE. 



the best perfection on the eastern side, but on the 

 north sides of the hills and peaks, and at great ele- 

 vations. The oldest tree I have seen stands in Pil- 

 ger, Nebraska, on the farm of I. R. Layton, and is 

 supposed to be about fifteen years, possibly more. 

 It is a very silvery specimen. 



