ABIES,  continued 
odors.  Much  used  for  grouping,  specimens,  wind- 
breaks and  hedging. 
Abies  ApoUinis.  (M)  Similar  to  Nordmann's  Fir, 
but  has  lighter  foliage  and  is  more  compact.  2 
to  2h  ft.,  $2;  6  to  8  ft.  specimen,  $12  to 
A.  balsamea.  Balsam  Fir.  (M)  An  ornamental 
native  of  our  forests  that  is  very  hardy ;  has 
dark  green  needles  of  pleasant  fragrance;  grows 
rapidly  when  young  and  does  well  in  moist  soils. 
Eaoh  10  100 
2i  to  3  ft  $1  25  $10  00    $90  00 
3  to  4  ft.    .                      1  50  12  50    100  00 
4  to  5  ft                           2  00  17  50    150  00 
5  to  6  ft                          2  50  22  50 
6  to  7  ft  3  50 
A.  Canadensis.  Hemlock  Spruce.  (See  Tsuga 
Canadensis,  page  15.) 
A.  Cephalonica.  Cephalonian  Fir.  (M)  Grecian 
tree  similar  to  Nordmann's  Fir.  Broad,  hand- 
some habit,  makes  good  specimens.  3  to  3^  ft., 
$4;  3ito  4  ft.,  $5. 
A.  Cilicia.  (L)  A  beautiful  rare  tree  with  fine 
dark  green  leaves  that  are  silvery  white  beneath. 
3  to  3i  ft.,  $3. 
A.  con  color.  White  Fir.  (L)  It  grows  rapidly 
and  forms  grand  specimens.  The  needles  are 
large  and  stiff  and  usually  of  a  silvery  glau- 
cous color,  li  to  li  ft.,  $1.50  each,  $12.50 
for  10. 
A.  excelsa.  Norway  Spruce.  (See  Picea  excelsa, 
page  7.) 
A.  firma.  Japanese  'Silver  Fir.  (M)  Odd  and 
rare.  Dark  lustrous  needles.  4  to  6  ft.,  $4  to  $5. 
A.  Fraseri.  Double  Balsam  Fir.  (L)  Similar  to 
the  well-known  Balsam  Fir,  but  of  finer  habit, 
with  darker  foliage  and  of  longer  life,  quick- 
growing.  Desirable.  ^^^^^ 
1  to  U  ft  $0  50    $4  00   $35  00 
2  to  2Ht   75     6  00     50  00 
2i  to  3  ft   1  00     8  50     75  00 
3  to  4  ft   1  50    12  50 
to  8  ft  4  50 
A.  nobilis,  var.  glauca.  Noble  Silver  Fir.  (L) 
Particularly  handsome  in  spring  when  its  color  is 
a  silvery  blue.  2  to  2|  ft.,  $2.50;  4^  to  5  ft.,  $5. 
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Needles  and  Cones  of  the  Balsam  Fir 
{Abies  Balsamea) 
A.  Nordmanniana.  Nord- 
mann's Fir.  (L)  Thick, 
dense  tree  of  fine  propor- 
tions. The  needles  are  wide, 
dark  green  and  lustrous, 
with  a  silvery  under  surface 
that  sparkles  in  the  sun. 
This  is  one  of  the  prettiest 
and  best  evergreens  that 
we  offer.  It  is  handsome  as 
a. specimen  or  for  grouping. 
Each  in 
3  to  4  ft  $3  50    $30  00 
4  to  5  ft   5  00     40  00 
5  to  6  ft  $6  to  10  00 
6  to  8  ft  $10  to  15  00 
6  to  9  ft.,  unusual  spec.   .  .  $15  to  30  00 
A.  pectinata.  European  Silver  Fir.  (L)  Of  rapid 
growth  and  upright  habit.  Valued  for  many  pur- 
poses and  admired  for  the  glossy  dark  green 
needles  that  are  silvery  white  beneath. 
Each  10  100 
3  to  4  ft  $1  50    $12  50    $100  00 
4  to  5  ft   2  00     17  50 
6  to  8  ft  $4  to  7  00 
A.  Veitchii.  (L)  A  magnificent  tree  of  splendid 
habit.  The  needles  are  dark  lustrous  green  above 
and  silvery  white  beneath.  Hardy  and  a  goodi 
grower.  5  to  6  ft.,  $5. 
Biotas,  or  Chinese  Arborvitae 
These  Arborvitaes,  introduced  from  the  orient,! 
have  proven  to  be  strong  growers  and  handsomt 
specimens.  North  of  New  York  City  they  should 
be  planted  in  sheltered  places. 
Biota  orientalis.   Chinese  Arborvit^.  (S)  Deep 
green,  soft  feathery  foliage  and  pyramidal  habit. 
An  openness  of  foliage  and  grace  of  habit  make  it' 
distinct  from  the  American  species.  ^^^^ 
2  to  3  ft  $0  75    $6  00 
3  to  4  ft   1  00     8  OC: 
var.  aurea.  Golden  Chinese  Arborvit^.  (D); 
A  dense,  compact  evergreen  that  is  yellowish 
green  in  the  spring  and  a  bright  green  later  in 
the  season.  U  to  U  ft.,  $1.50  ea.,  $12.50  for  10. 
var.  aurea  nana.  Berckman's  Golden  Arbor- 
viT^.  (D).  Splendid  dwarf  golden  sort.  2  tc 
2h  ft.,  $2. 
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