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FERNDALE NURSERY—ASKOV, MINNESOTA, 1937 
Norway Spruce (Picea excelsa). 
The Norway spruce is the most rapid grower of the spruces. For this 
reason it is well adapted for shelter-belt and woodlot planting. It is 
also very desirable as background planting or for screening undesirable 
views. It thrives in almost any soil except poor sand or gravel. 
5— 6 ft. 3.50 2.00 
6— 7 ft. 4.50 2.50 
7— 8 ft. 6.00 3.50 
White Spruce (Picea alba). 
A tall symmetrical tree of rapid growth. Foliage dark green through¬ 
out the year. For shelter-belt, screen, woodlot or group plantings it is 
highly recommended. Thrives in any good soil. 
3—4 
ft. 
. 1.75 
1.00 
4—5 
ft. 
. 2.25 
1.25 
5—6 
ft. 
. 3.00 
1.75 
6 —7 
ft. 
. 4.00 
2.25 
7—8 
ft. 
. 6.00 
3.50 
Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra austriaca). 
A tall growing rugged tree with long dark green needles and wide 
spreading branches. Very hardy and will withstand more smelter gas 
than any other evergreen. 
3— 4 
4— 5 
ft. 
ft. 
. 3.00 
. 3.50 
1.75 
2.00 
5—6 
ft... 
. 4.00 
2.50 
6 —7 
ft.. 
. 5.00 
3.00 
Mountain Pine 
(Pinus Montana). 
A low growing, broad based tree with one main stem and many branches. 
Grows very compact. Dark green foliage retaining its color throughout 
the year. Will thrive in very poor soil. 
24—30 in. 2.00 
30—36 in. 2.50 
Mugho Pine (Pinus Montana mughu). 
A dwarf shrubby strain of Mountain pine, having no main stem and 
many branches growing from crown near ground. Very hardy and 
thrives in any soil. Very popular for ornamental planting. 
12—18 in. 1.00 
18—24 in. 2.00 
24—30 in. 2.75 
30—36 in. 3.50 
3—4 ft. 4.50 
Norway Pine (Pinus resinosa) 
A tall growing native of Minnesota. The leading tree for reforestation 
in the Lake States. Also desirable for shelter-belts, back-grounds and 
screen. 
3— 4 ft. 
4— 5 ft. 
5— 6 ft. 
6— 7 ft. 
7— 8 ft. 
3.00 
1.75 
3.75 
2.00 
4.50 
2.50 
5.50 
3.00 
6.50 
4.00 
Scotch Pine (Pinus sylvestris). 
A hardy native of Europe and well adapted to Minnesota. A very rapid 
grower, most useful for shelter-belt, screen and back-ground planting. 
Thrives in any soil. 
6—8 ft. 5.00 3.00 
White Pine (Pinus strobus). 
We can supply white pine (for Minnesota trade only) at same price 
as Norway Pine. 
