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White and Engelmann Spruces 
White Spruce has 
peculiar beauty and 
dignity. 
THE SPRUCES 
A noble family of conifers, pyramidal in form, 
of massive structure and extremely rugged con¬ 
stitution. An erect conical shape and stiff hori¬ 
zontal or slightly drooping branches are charac¬ 
teristic of this species. Very valuable in all types 
of decorative landscaping. Little-Tree Spruces are 
notable for vigor of root and top, for symmetry 
and clear color. 
The Spruces supply mass, symmetry and vigorous color. Border 
plantings and screens are incomplete without them. 
White Spruce 
(Picea alba) 
White Spruce is one of the very best and handsomest 
evergreens for home planting. It is a rapid grower, 
extremely hardy and of compact conical shape. A very 
long-lived variety, trees over fifty years old keep their 
beauty, remain well branched to the ground, and an¬ 
nually make more growth. The short, shimmering 
light green needles withstand exposure to salt air, 
pressure of snow or ice, and both heat and drought 
better than other varieties. 
Height 
Each 
to 
2 
to 
3 
feet 
$1.50 
$13.50 
3 
to 
4 
feet 
2.00 
18.00 
4 
to 
5 
feet 
3.00 
27.00 
5 
to 
6 
feet 
4.00 
36.00 
6 
to 
8 
feet 
7.00 
65.00 
8 
to 
10 
feet 
9.00 
81.00 
10 
to 
12 
feet 
12.00 
108.00 
12 
to 
14 
feet 
20.00 
180.00 
14 
to 
16 
feet 
25.00 
22 5.00 
16 
to 
18 
feet 
35.00 
and up 
according to specimen selected 
White Spruce at Little Tree Farms attains its maxi¬ 
mum of health, hardiness and vigor. You may plant 
it on wet or dry soil, near the sea or inland, and be 
sure of rapid growth and distinguished beauty at all 
stages. Its great density, fast growth and extreme 
hardiness make it especially desirable for protection 
from wind, storm, or undesired views. Use for bor¬ 
ders and screens; at entrances and along drives; on 
the lawn; for living Christmas trees; for windbreaks, 
and for hedges. A White Spruce hedge is a thing of 
beauty. 
A Single White Spruce specimen is charming on tne 
lawn where its symmetry is displayed to best advant¬ 
age. Use it also for border plantings on lawn or drive, 
or at the entrance. Its color blends well with the soft 
toned evergreens such as the Blue Spruce and Silver 
Fir, while with others such as the Pines, Douglas Fir 
or Hemlock it contrasts not only in color, but in out¬ 
line and the texture of its foliage. 
Planting suggestions and illustrations 
showing various types of evergreen plantings 
— borders — screens — hedges — may be 
found in the first part of this catalogue 
pages 7 to 20. 
Engelmann Spruce 
(Picea engelmanni) 
This rare Spruce has unusual beauty of form and 
color. The slender spreading branches, in close 
whorls, form a dense pyramid. A Rocky Mountain 
species it has many characteristics of the Blue Spruce 
though the needles of the Engelmann Spruce are 
softer and more pliant. Grows slowly. Excellent for 
specimen or group planting. This tree, not as well- 
known as some of the other evergreens, is fast winning 
favor because of its dependability and striking color. 
It is safe to say that when it becomes as well known 
as the Colorado Blue Spruce it will exceed it in pop¬ 
ularity. 
Height 
Each 
10 
2 
to 
3 
feet 
$2.50 
$22.50 
3 
to 
4 
feet 
4.00 
36.00 
4 
to 
5 
feet 
5.50 
50.00 
5 
to 
6 
feet 
8.00 
72.00 
6 
to 
8 
feet 
12.00 
108.00 
8 
to 
10 
feet 
20.00 
180.00 
10 
to 
12 
feet 
35.00 
315.00 
The liberal use oj our finest quality imported Peat 
Atoss will benefit your evergreens. For complete 
information, see page 64. 
in atmosphere of friendly welcome is created by an evergreen planting like that above. Here Spruces are grouped with other evergreens. 
Each evergreen is shipped with roots in ball of native loam, wrapped and tied in burlap. 
