ILLUSTRADED GDIDE. 



6t 



to attain a 'height of thirty-four feet by fifteen inches in 

 diameter at the base, in twenty-four years. 



One quality of this tree is to throw out extremely 

 strong lateral branches, which makes it highly suitable 



36. —Abies excelHa Norway spruce. 



for wind-oreaks round orchards, nurseries, or permanent 

 plantations of walnuts, oaks, &c., And this is the prin- 

 cipal reason why I recommend its cultivation. There is 

 one peculiaritv in its wood : it is fit for use before it 



