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cones add to its beauty. Its balsam ((Janada balsam) is 

 of commercial importance, but its wood has no value. 



Balsam Fir, branch and cone. 



Red Spruce, branch and cone. 



Spruce : 



The peculiarities of this tree are sufficiently indicated 

 in the above account, and in the cut. 



Its wood makes valuable lumber. Spruce gum found 

 on the bark, and spruce beer made from the roots, are 

 seldom seen outside of Xew England. 



Holly : 



Although the leaf of our American holly has not the 

 gloss of its English cousin, nor are its berries quite so 

 plentiful, yet it is a very beautiful substitute. 



