THE FIRS 
Similar to the Spruces , their foliage being 
longer and softer , their growth slower. 
WHITE FIR 
WHITE FIR 
(Abies concolor) 
A splendid ornamental with long soft flat 
silvery leaves sometimes a sea green, some¬ 
times a deep blue. It retains its growth 
down to the ground in a dense even cone. 
Growth is medium to fast, depending upon 
conditions; it will grow in any soil but 
flourishes best in a moist well drained soil 
such as might be found near the base of a 
slope. 
White Fir is hardy and should withstand 
partial shade, heat, cold or drouth if 
necessary. 
BALSAM FIR 
(Abies balsamea) 
Rapid growing tree with deep green glossy 
foliage, lighter on the underside, that is 
much used for Christmas trees because of 
its delightful fragrance. A globule of balsam 
can be found at the tip of each twig. 
The needles are shorter than most ever¬ 
greens, are flat and lay horizontal with the 
twig, giving the tree an open appearance. 
Does best in cool moist places perhaps in a 
border with other evergreens of contrasting 
color. 
DOUGLAS FIR 
(Pseudotsuga taxifolia) 
Gaining fast in popularity because of its 
great beauty. Its hardiness and adapta¬ 
bility to varying soils and climate is shown 
in its wide natural range from Canada to 
New Mexico. It grows quite rapidly in 
moist well drained soil to a height of 35 
feet in 26 years and often reaches 60 feet. 
Usual coloring is a dark green but varia¬ 
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BALSAM FIR 
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