Spruce (. Picea ) 
T HESE upright, pyramidal evergreens 
are quite similar in general appear¬ 
ance. The Spruces are a hardy and 
tolerant race and range from the well-known 
Norway Spruce to such types as Roster’s 
Blue and on the other side of the scale, the 
dwarf Pygmy Spruce. The foliage is longer 
and not so stiff. These pages offer only a few 
kinds, others gladly quoted on request. 
Many other species of Spruce in small sizes 
will be found in the Green Price-List pasted 
in the back of this Guide. 
THE WHITE SPRUCE 
(Picea alba) I 
This variety makes a shapely pyramidal tree and 
is one of the quickest growing spruces, being ex¬ 
ceeded only slightly by the Norway Spruce. In New 
England generally it proves more satisfactory than 
this latter variety and forms a much denser and 
more perfect specimen. 
(Each) 
(10) 
(100) 
18 to 24 inches. . . . 
. $1.00 
$ 9.00 
$ 70.00 
2 to 
3 feet. 
. 2.00 
17.50 
100.00 
3 to 
4 feet. 
.. . 3.00 
27.50 
150.00 
4 to 
5 feet. 
4.00 
37.50 
200.00 
Norway Spruce 
THE NORWAY SPRUCE 
Norway Spruce (Picea excelsa or P. Abies). II 
50 to 70 feet. At maturity a tall dark green 
pyramid with pendulous almost weeping branches. 
The root system is shallow and for that reason 
Norway Spruce can be planted in thin soils, over 
hard-pan or bed rock. Its great popularity attests its 
fundamental virtues. Color photograph above. 
(Each) (10) (100) 
18 to 24 inches.8 .75 $ 6.50 $ 60.00 
2 to 3 feet. 1.00 9.00 80.00 
3 to 4 feet. 2.00 18.00 150.00 
(Larger sizes priced on request) 
Dwarf Spruces for Rock Gardens 
DWARF ALBERTA SPRUCE THE PYGMY SPRUCE 
P. glauca conica 
A charming compact, cone-shaped little tree 
of very slow growth which makes it useful in 
rockeries. The foliage is dense and of a blueish- 
green color. Zone IV. (Each) (10) 
15 to 18 inches.$3.00 $25.00 
12 to 15 inches. 2.00 17.00 
An odd rarity. Tiny needles that scarcely seem 
to grow year after year. It is a compact little ball 
that wi 11 add i nterest to any rock garden. Zone 111. 
(Each) (10) 
6 to 8 inches.$1.25 $11.00 
10 to 12 inches. 2.00 18.00 
Several other varieties, in slightly smaller sizes, will be found under “Young Aris¬ 
tocrats” on page two. The most satisfactory varieties only are listed here—but others 
will gladly be quoted on request. Such unique rarities add the finishing touch to rock 
garden plantings. 
Spruces and Pines for Windbreaks and Screens 
These hardy trees are ideal for planting on windswept plains and slopes, 
particularly in the north. They are fast growing and give a dense wall of 
wind protection winter and summer. We have selected some very special 
bargains for this purpose. 
Norway Spruce (100) (1000) Red Pine (100) (1000) 
18 to 24 in. XX. $8.00 $ 60.00 2 to 3 ft. XX.$15.00 $100.00 
3 to 4 ft., B. &B. 300.00 3 to 4 ft., B. & B. 300.00 
THE BLUE SPRUCES 
The Colorado Spruce (Picea Pungens) 
produces both green and blue trees from its 
seed. The best of the blue trees are selected and 
sold as Colorado Blue Spruce. We offer the 
following carefully selected specimens. All are 
of a definite blue color, although not as uniform 
in tone as Roster’s Blue Spruce. Zone II. 
(Each) 
(10) 
(100) 
15 to 18 inches. 
$3.00 
$25.00 
$200.00 
18 to 24 inches. 
2.00 
18.00 
2 to 2)4 feet,.. . . 
. 3.50 
33.00 
300.00 
3 to 3)4 feet... . 
. 4.50 
42.00 
400.00 
4 to 4)4 feet. 7.50 
Roster’s Blue Spruce 
is a grafted form of 
the above. It is a 
better : 
and more 
enduring 
color. Pictured at the right. Zone II. 
10 to 15 inches. 
$1.60 
$15.00 
15 to 18 inches. 
4.00 
35.00 
$250.00 
2 to 2)4 feet... . 
. 6.00 
56.00 
500.00 
2)4 t.o 3 feet.. . 
.9.00 
85.00 
600.00 
3 to 3)4 feet.. . . 
.10.00 
95.00 
800.00 
P. Moerheimi (Moerheim’s blue). Zone II 
New. Slightly better color than Roster’s. 
(Each) 
1 yr. grafts, 6 to 8 inches.$ .80 
2 yr. grafts, 8 to 10 inches. 1.00 
3 yr. grafts, 10 to 15 inches . 1.60 
4 yr. grafts, 15 to 18 inches. 2.50 
Roster’s Blue Spruce 
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