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PICEA orientalia (Eastern S.). Med. A choice species from the shores of the Black 
sea, forming a densely branched, compact, pyramidal tree with wiry branches, 
thickly set with short, soft, rich, dark green leaves. 2 feet, Ji. 
P. polita (Tiger-tail S.). Med. A 
very distinct Japanese tree of vigor- 
ous, broadly pyramidal growth of 
peculiarly graceful port, and ex- 
tremely stiff, sharply pointed, 
curved foliage. 2 to 3 feet, $1.50. 
P. pungens (Colorado Blue S.). Med. 
This magnificent tree is becomini; 
well known, and while its most sil- 
very forms are among the choicest 
of lawn trees, yet the less silvery 
types should not be neglected, as 
they form sturdy, vigorous trees, of 
narrow, pyramidal habit of growth, 
with thickly set, spiny foliage, which 
varies in the different types from a 
light, soft green to the well known 
silvery hue. No tree is hardier or 
better adapted to a great range of 
soils, and for lawn planting or for 
hedge and screen purposes it can 
be particularly recommended. 2 ft , 
$1 ; 3 to 4 feet, $1.50. 
P. — , var. Kosteriana glauca. A se- 
lected form, in which the noteworthy 
silvery effect of the foliage is most 
pronounced. One of the most beau- 
tiful lawn trees offered, i K to 2 
feet, $2; 2K to 3 feet, $3. 
PINU5— Pine. 
PINUS Austriaca (Austrian P.). /.f. 
A rapid-growing, broad, rounded 
tree, with very long, spiny foliage of 
a light green shade, adapted for all 
soils, and largely used in sea-shore 
planting. 2 to 3 feet, 50 cts. 
P. Cembra (Swiss Stone P.). Med. A choice species, somewhat resembling the 
native White Pine, but of a much denser and more pyramidal habit, retaining its 
lower branches, and stiorter, soft, light green foliage, i to 2 feet, $1 ; 2 to 3 feet. Si .50. 
P. excelsa (Bhotan P.). Med. to Lg'. A rare and choice species from the Hima- 
layan mountains, with larger and more silvery foliage than the White Pine, and 
with a drooping, spreading tendency quite distinct in its way. In a sheltered and 
well-drained situation it will make a magnificent specimen. 2 feet, S'- 
P. pumilio, or Mughus (Mugho P.). Dzv/. A native of France, making a broad- 
spreading, low, more or less hemispherical bush with dark green, densely tufted 
foliage, producing a very ornamental effect. Adapted for all soils, and for even 
the most exposed and sterile situations, i to iM feet, 50 cts. ; 2 to 3 feet, $1. 
P. — , var. nana. A form more compact and globular in habit than the type. $1. 
P. Strobus (White P.). L^r- The most ornamental of all native species, forming a 
symmetrical, vigorous, sturdy, oval-topped tree, with soft, silvery green foliage. 
Very useful for single planting, or for hedge and shelter or forestry purposes. 
2 to 3 feet, 50 cts. ; 4 to 6 feet, $1. 
P. sylvestris fScotch P.). Sni. A rapid-growing, globular tree, with distinct red- 
dish branches and thickly tufted foliage of a rich blue color. Succeeds in all soils 
in very exposed situations. 2 to 3 feet, 50 cts. ; 3 to 4 feet, 75 cts. 
Picca pungens— Colorado Blue Spruce. 
