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. 
]\Iost 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 Avith a 
spread of l)ranches 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 
to y 2 inch long. The color is dark green 
on top, glaucous or Avhitish beneath. 
Because of its flexible branches, it can be 
severely trimmed, Avhich accounts for its 
being used in foundation groups and else- 
Avhere in small spaces. 
EACH 10 
13/2-2 feet XX.B&B $1.60 $14.00 
2 - 21/0 feet XXX.B&B 2.00 18.00 
Each X indicates one transplanting. B&B signifies balled 
and bnrlapped. 5 of same variety and size at 10 rate. 
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