Fall 1917 
THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., Inc., DUNDEE, ILL. 
Hill’s Specimen Evergreens and Conifers 
B&B—-Balled and Burlapped 
Hill’s Specimen Evergreens are all perfect speci¬ 
mens, having good roots and symmetrical tops, owing to 
frequent transplanting, constant cultivation and root- 
pruning, shearing and staking. Hill’s Specimen Ever¬ 
greens will please your most exacting customers. 
In comparing our prices with those of other growers, 
remember that height alone cannot by any means establish 
values. An Evergreen tree grown close and crowded in 
the row may be exactly the same height as a Hill Speci¬ 
men Evergreen, but will not be as heavy, compact, sym¬ 
metrical, or have as good roots. Hill’s Specimen Ever¬ 
greens are all grown in wide rows with ample room for 
development of both root and top. 
Constant transplanting and root-pruning gives Hill’s 
Specimen Evergreens masses of fine, fibrous feeding roots, 
which, together with constant shearing, results in heavy, 
bushy, symmetrical tops and insures the success of Hill’s 
stock in the hands of the planter. 
Every Hill Specimen Evergreen is separately dug by 
hand with a solid ball of earth about the roots. In some 
localities it is impossible to dig Evergreens with a solid 
ball of earth on account of loose, sandy, rocky soil, which 
will not adhere to the roots. Our rich black prairie loam 
contains just enough clay to give it good texture and when 
interwoven with masses of fine fibrous feeding roots, easily 
holds in place. As additional protection, each earth ball 
is securely tied in burlap. 
Specimen Evergreen Show¬ 
ing: “Hill Way” of Ball anti 
Burlap. Roots Undisturbed. 
Hill Specimen Evergreens are always worth the price you pay for them; will 
never disappoint you and will be found the most economical in the long run. 
Variety— 
Abies Balsamea (Balsam Fir) 
66 66 66 66 
66 66 66 66 
66 66 66 66 
Ball and 
Burlap 
Size 
Feet 
Each 
10 100 
Tall, Silvery Green B&B 
2-3 
$1.50 
$13.50 $_ 
“ “ “ B&B 
3-4 
2.00 
18.50 .... 
“ “ “ B&B 
4-5 
3.00 
28.50 .... 
“ “ “ B&B 
5-6 
4.50 
37.50 .... 
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