American Hemlock 
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 protected spot. The 
needles are soft and delicate, not more than 
34 to 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 foundation groups and else¬ 
where in small spaces. each 10 
15-18 inch xx.B&B $1.00 $8.50 
134-2 feet xx.B&B 1.15 10.00 
2- 2J4 feet xx.B&B 1.50 12.50 
3- 334 feet xxx.B&B 3.75 35.00 
See page 6 for prices on smaller sizes. 
Each x indicates one transplanting. B&B signifies hailed 
and hurlapped. 5 of same variety and size at 10 rate. 
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