American 
Hemlock 
M OST graceful of all 
Evergreens” is the 
title often bestowed on 
the Hemlock. The common shape 
of the tree is conical, tapering 
evenly from a broad base to a 
long straight thrifty shoot. Most 
trees have a single main stem, but 
low wide-spreading trees may 
have several stems. 
When planted by itself in the 
open, it will develop a height of 
25 feet or more with a spread of 
branches 10 or 12 feet wide. It 
likes a cool, moist, partially shaded 
spot, where it develops rich, dark 
green luxuriant foliage. It is not 
wise to plant the Hemlock in open 
dry windswept places. It likes the 
north side of buildings, a partially 
shaded hillside or a partly pro¬ 
tected spot. The needles are soft 
and delicate, not more than 34 1° 
34 inch long. The color is dark 
green on top, glaucous or whitish 
beneath. 
Because of its flexible branches, 
it can be severely trimmed, which 
accounts for its being used in foun¬ 
dation groups and elsewhere in 
small spaces. When trimmed it 
can be made to grow very close, 
compact and shapely. 
each 10 
1 34 to 2 feet xx. B&B $ .95 $ 7.50 
3 to 334 ft-xxx.B&B 3.25 30.00 
Five of the same variety and size at the 10 
rate. Each x indicates one transplanting. 
B&B signifies balled and burlapped. 
Before digging holes it is a good 
plan to arrange the trees in 
position. Sometimes in this 
way an improvement in arrange¬ 
ment will suggest itself. Move 
the trees around until the most 
attractive setting is arrived at. 
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