Dwarf Allirrla 
Spruce 
O NE of the most interesting oddities 
among Evergreens. It is of ex¬ 
tremely narrow, pyramidal growth, 
thickly covered with short, close set twiggy 
branches and clothed in grass green leaves. 
It is unlike any other Evergreen, both in 
shape and general appearance so that it 
always attracts attention. 
Its annual growth is only one-half inch 
to one inch so that many years are required 
to raise the trees in the nursery. As it must 
be grown by small cuttings or grafts, at 
least ten to twelve years’ growth is repre¬ 
sented in the sizes shown here. 
Some of the oldest trees in the country 
are said to be about five feet high, still 
retaining their characteristic habits. 
If exposed to the south, this little tree 
may be burned by the winter sun and 
winds. It is advisable, therefore, to shade 
it toward the south during winter. It pre¬ 
fers a partially shaded, rather moist loca¬ 
tion, and winter protection is then unnec¬ 
essary. 
Many planting uses suggest themselves 
for this little tree. For formal effect in 
terraces and gardens and rock gardens, it 
is proving of great interest and value. 
NEW DWARF 
SPECIALTY 
EACH 10 
8-10 inch xx.B&B $1.00 $ 8.50 
10-12 inch xx.B&B 1.15 10.00 
12-15 inch xx. B&B 1.35 12.50 
15-18 inch xx.B&B 1.75 15.00 
1 % -2 feet xx. B&B 2.00 18.50 
Each x indicates one transplanting. B&B signifies balled 
and burlapped. 5 of same variety and size at 10 rate. 
I* It ICE O F SMALL SIZES 
10 100 
. 4-6 $2.25 $18.00 
. 6-8 3.00 25.00 
Dwarf Alberta Spruce. 
Dwarf Alberta Spruce. 
5 at 10 rate, 25 at 100 rate. 
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