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Dougrlas Pir windbreak protecting* nursery stock. Makes an excellent shelter 
A Handsome, Valuable Windbreak 
Tree 
A Rocky Mountain Variety. Fast, Strong, 
Sturdy Grower. Grows to Perfection 
North, East, South, West 
Douglas Fir 
country. Grows to large size, often 
A variety from the Rocky Mountains and 
always referred to as one of the most beauti¬ 
ful and valuable of Amterican Conifers. Has 
strong upright habit of growth, with beauti¬ 
ful soft green foliage upon long drooping 
branches Being perfectly hardy, enduring ex¬ 
treme heat as well as extreme cold, it can be 
planted successfully in all portions of the 
reaching a height of 50 to 60 feet. 
PROF. S. B. GREEN of MINNESOTA SAYS: “The Douglas Fir is a fine 
tree of graceful pioportion, good color, rapid growth and wonderful hardiness. 
One of the most valuable Evergreens for general planting in Minnesota.” 
IOWA STATE COLLEGE BULLETIN SAYS: “In hardiness it ranks with 
the White Pine. In rate of growth it may be compared to the Norway Spruce, 
though longer lived, but just as valuable for general planting.” 
MONTANA AGRIC. EXPERIMENT STATION BULLETIN STATES: 
“Douglas Fir is a native of Montana and perfectly hardy. It is valuable for wind¬ 
breaks and shelter-belts and is also good for group planting on the lawn. It is 
a fast growing Evergreen and easy to transplant.” 
SOUTH DAKOTA AGRIC. EXPERIMENT STATION reports as follows on 
Douglas Fir planted in 1887 : “Another valuable tree from the Rockies is the 
Douglas Fir. It stands well, and holds its fresh green color during the winter. No Fir 
or Spruce takes on a more graceful form than this and none will likely retain their 
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