42 THE CONIFERS OF THE NORTHERN ROCKIES. 



has abundant moisture, and on the coast where the rainfall is ample 

 reaches great size. In that region trees of this species are some- 



FIG. 24. Grand Fir, typical form. A Pacific coast tree uncommon in the Rocky Mountains. 

 Tree about 100 feet high in this case, but much larger ones are to be found. 



times found with a diameter of 12 feet, and it is not uncommon 

 to find trees over 200 feet in height, 



