20 
Fall, 1931+ 
D. HILL NURSE R Y COMP ANY, DUNDEE, ILL. 
Picea canadensis albertiana 
(B'lack Hills Spruce) 
Picea excelsa 
(Norway Spruce) 
SPRUCES (Continued) 
Picea canadensis albertiana (Black Hills Spruce) 
The Black Hills Spruce is hardiest of all Spruces, symmetrical, 
compact and bushy of growth, in fact, the very smallest trees grow 
round, sturdy, and compact. As the tree grows and develops, it con¬ 
tinues to carry this particular style of growth and generally becomes 
the most compact-growing specimen of the Spruce family; even in old 
trees the lower branches are retained, thus forming a close ground 
cover. Botanically, the Black Hills Spruce is considered a close relative 
of White Spruce, having developed its distinct characteristics through 
long centuries of living in the Black Hills of Dakota. The foliage var¬ 
ies from green to a bluish tint, and all trees are remarkable for their 
bright, fresh color. Black Hills Spruce was first introduced to com¬ 
mercial culture by Mr. D. Hill many years ago and has since become 
widely planted throughout the country. 
10- 
12 
inch 
xx Twice Transplanted. 
Each 
$ . 
10 
$ . 
100 
$13.00 
1000 
$110.00 
2 - 
3 
feet 
xxx Three Times Transplanted. 
.B&B 
2.00 
17.50 
3 - 
4 
U 
XXX “ “ “ . 
.B&B 
2.75 
25.00 
4 - 
5 
u 
xxx “ “ “ . 
.B&B 
3.25 
30.00 
5 - 
6 
u 
xxx “ “ “ . 
.B&B 
4.00 
37.50 
Picea excelsa (Norway Spruce) 
For many years Norway Spruce has been highly appreciated because 
of its rapid growth, its thriftiness, and its heavy masses of deep green 
foliage. Some of the finest old hedges are of Norway Spruces, as the 
trees can readily be pruned to any desired height. On farms and 
around homes all over the country. Norway Spruce windbreaks are giv¬ 
ing substantial protection to stock and buildings. Norway Spruce is a 
tall, picturesque, and hardy tree, graceful in all its lines, and well 
adapted to planting over a wide range of territory. As the Norway 
Spruce prevails over a wide range of European territory, here are many 
sources from which to obtain seed. Careful experiments and close study for 
many years have proved to us that seed from the higher elevations in¬ 
sures a superior type for America, therefore, we use this seed exclusively. 
4- 6 inch o 3 year. 2.50 15.00 
10-12 “ xx Twice Transplanted . 8.00 70.00 
12-15 “ xx “ “ 10.00 90.00 
5 of same variety and size at 10 rate; 25 at 100 rate; 250 at 1000 rate, 
o—Indicates seedlings. Each x indicates one transplanting. B&B signifies balled and burlapped. 
We allow 3% discount and box free when cash accompanies order. 
