IHICUS CVCCQCeCN BOOK 
Black Hill Spruce 
A Valuable, Noteworthy Tree 
A Splendid Variety for the Western States Where a Tree is Needed that Will En¬ 
dure the Hot Sun and Drying Winds of Summer and Give Pro¬ 
tection from Cold Winter Winds and Storms. 
prairie planting, in the states of South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, etc., 
and when planted in rich soil with favorable weather conditions its growth is 
wonderfully strong, rugged and luxurious. Seldom if ever has a new variety sprung 
so quickly into favor and popularity as the Black Hill Spruce. Its many sterling 
qualities proclaim it preeminently the tree of the future. It grows to large size, 
finally reaching a height of 75 to 100 feet. Moderately fast grower. 
SOUTH DAKOTA—The Black 
Hill Spruce has no superior for hardi¬ 
ness and utility. Valuable for wind¬ 
breaks and all farm plantings. Grows 
compact, uniform, uninjured by droughts, 
transplants readily, and deserves of being 
largely planted.—Agricultural Experi¬ 
ment Station, Brookings, S. D. 
IOWA—A valuable tree for Iowa.— 
A. T. Irwin, Department of Horticulture, 
Ames, la. 
The Beauty of Spruce Trees in Winter 
MINNESOTA—A most valuable tree 
and succeeds well anywhere in the state. 
—E. G. Cheyney, University Farm, St. 
Paul, Minn. 
Price, transplants 
Size Each 
12 to 18 in.$0.30 
18 to 24 in.45 
10 100 
$2.25 $13.50 
3.75 22.50 
Valuable Everywhere 
“No matter where you are located— 
north, east or west—you will find in 
Black Hill Spruce a tree of rare value. 
For Windbreaks it is at the top of the 
list, hardy, perfect in shape—compact 
and windproof. To appreciate its value 
one must see it as it g-rows in its nat¬ 
ural rangre.”—D. HILL, President. 
5 at 10 rate; 50 at 100 rate 
Typical specimens of Spruce cones 
23 
