for NEW ENGLAND 
PICEA - Spruce 
P. pungens glauca 
Colorado Blue Spruce 
This is a selected form of the Colo¬ 
rado Spruce with dense steel-blue fo¬ 
liage. 
P. pungens Kosteri 
Roster’s Blue Spruce 
Probably the most famous ornamental 
tree we have. Brilliant silvery blue 
foliage. The ideal specimen of perfect 
shape. 
P. pungens Moerheimi 
Moerheim Blue Spruce 
Similar to Koster but slightly more 
compact and foliage deeper blue. 
Dwarf Spruces 
Picea canadensis nana 
Black Hills Spruce 
Very slow growth. Dwarf, compact 
globe shape. Useful for the founda¬ 
tion planting or rock garden. 
P. excelsa nidiformis 
. . Nest-Shaped Spruce 
A dense, dwarf, slow growing variety. 
Nestlike mass of branchlets. Interest¬ 
ing subject for the rock garden. 
P. excelsa pygmaea Pygmy Spruce 
This slow-growing dwarf Spruce is an 
interesting addition to the rockery or 
foundation planting. Dark green in 
color, dense, dwarf, and compact. Re¬ 
fined and distinctive. 
Roster’s Blue Spruce 
P. glauca conica Dwarf Alberta Spruce 
Originally discovered in the Canadian Rockies. 
Although a dwarf, it is a perfect miniature of 
the tall forest trees. A dense, narrow pyramid 
4 to 5 feet tall. For rockeries it is made to order. 
PINUS - Pine 
In economic importance the Pine stands above all evergreen trees. It grows in a wide va¬ 
riety of soils and under a broad range of climatic conditions. It will not, however, endure 
shade, smoke, or an excess amount of dust. It prefers the open country, hillsides, and sandy 
slopes. Will withstand considerable drought and flourish on poor soil. Except for a few 
dwarf varieties, they are adapted for making groves, forests, windbreaks, backgrounds, and 
specimens. They are very useful for reclaiming waste land and will thrive anywhere if the 
soil is well drained. 
The name Picea comes from the Latin 
word pix meaning “pitch.” Among the 
members of this family are found hand¬ 
some and enduring trees for landscaping 
as well as producing some of the most 
valuable timber in the world. They are 
native to the northern hemisphere and 
like a moist but well-drained soil. Do 
not thrive in dry, sandy regions as well 
as pines. 
Picea canadensis White Spruce 
A tall, symmetrical tree seldom ex¬ 
ceeding 60 feet in height. Perfectly 
hardy, with dense bluish green foliage. 
P. canadensis albertiana 
Black Hills Spruce 
Native of Canada and Dakota. Sturdy, 
compact and symmetrical, even when 
young. An especially fine specimen 
tree, also adapted to windbreaks and 
border plantings. 
Picea excelsa Norway Spruce 
One of the most popular, quick-grow¬ 
ing evergreens adapted for many pur¬ 
poses. Especially valuable for wind¬ 
breaks, hedges, and reforestation. 
Makes a tall, pyramidal-shaped speci¬ 
men often used as a living Christmas 
tree. 
P. polita Tiger-Tail Spruce 
A rare species with rigid, spiny, dark 
green needles. Very distinct, tall 
growing variety with irregular habit 
and striking appearance. Makes a fine 
unusual specimen. 
P. pungens Colorado Spruce 
Native of the Colorado mountains. 
Hardy, shapely, tall tree suitable as a 
Pin us flexilis Limber Pine 
Rarely grows over 50 feet tall, with dense, 
blue-green foliage. Hardy, slow growth and 
best adapted to rocky slopes. 
P. montana Swiss Mountain Pine 
Rugged, low-growing variety with bright 
green foliage. Ornamental as single speci¬ 
mens or good for covering rocky slopes. 
Usually not over 5 to 6 feet tall. 
P. mughus Dwarf Mountain Pine 
This is a low, flat, spreading evergreen 
growing horizontally to form a dense, com¬ 
pact mat, not over 2 X /^ to 3 feet high. 
Rather coarse in texture but very useful 
for foundation plantings or rockeries. En¬ 
dures semi-shade. 
P. nigra Austrian Pine 
Sometimes called the Black Pine. A tall, 
broad-headed Pine, rather fast-growing, 
with dark green foliage. Shows a marked 
resistance to the trying conditions of city 
planting. Requires plenty of room and is 
good for background planting. 
P. resinosa Red Pine 
Native of the Far North. Forms a tall, 
broad pyramid with lustrous dark green 
needles. Valuable as an ornamental or 
timber tree. 
P. strobus White Pine 
King of all the Pines. Very valuable orna¬ 
mental hardy Pine of rapid growth, sym¬ 
metrical when young, picturesque in old 
age. A fine variety for reforestation work. 
P. sylvestris Scotch Pine 
This is a very rapid-growing, tall tree, en¬ 
during poor soil and severe climates. 
Needles are medium length and gray-green. 
PSEUDOTSUGA - Fir 
Pseudotsuga Douglasi Douglas Fir 
It would be difficult to over-rate the beauty 
or usefulness of this variety. A fast growing 
forest tree that endures drought and cold. 
Its soft green foliage and perfect pyramidal 
symmetry make it a most desirable orna¬ 
mental specimen. 
A Price List' is published as a sup¬ 
plement to this catalog of "Better 
Plants for New England." Send for 
a copy if it has not been received. 
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