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Wherever the conditions are not really suited to the 

 growth of the tree, it is almost certain to fall a prey, sooner 

 or later, to attacks of fungi or insects. 



Some species of fungus affecting the foliage seems very 

 prevalent on young trees planted on dry land. 



As to other Pests. The needles of Sitka Spruce are 

 very prickly, and to a great extent they afford protection 

 against deer and other animals which like to feed on young 

 trees. 



WHITE SPRUCE. 



The White Spruce is a native tree to North America. 



Though it is of little importance as a timber producer in 

 this country, it may possibly prove to have a great value for 

 planting on exposed sand dunes on the sea coast. 



It appears extremely hardy in every respect. It has 

 been very successfully planted, along with the Banksian Pine, 

 on exposed, sandy tracts on the coast of Denmark. 



