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beauty and comfort of a country residence at all seasons of the year, par- 

 ticularly in the winter months, when other trees are stripped of their foli- 

 age. The advantages resulting from the planting of Evergreens are many 

 and a most beautiful effect may be obtained by the judicious arrangement 

 of varieties of different colors that will harmonize with the deciduous 

 and flowering trees and shrubs you may have planted on your place. 

 I\o one can help admiring the cheerful and comfortable appearance of the 

 homes of those who have improved their grounds with the planting of 



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Evergreens. In no other tree is so great care required in digging and 

 transplanting as in the Evergreen. The great loss of so many Conifers 

 is caused by exposing the rcots to the sun and wind at times of removal 

 and setting. Great care sl.ould be exercised in these matters if we ex- 

 pect good results. Evergreens require to be handled and planted very 

 carefully as they are extremely sensitive to injury by drying; their roots 

 should never get dry while out of the ground. 



Picea Excelsa (Norway Spruce). — A popular variety. Makes a very 



