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drouth resistance may be credited to this Spruce. It makes a beau- 
tiful and compact shelter belt, and is one of the most popular Spruce 
for shelter belt plantings. Height 40 to 50 feet. 
Spruce, Colorado Blue. There is a large demand for this hardy 
drouth-resistant Spruce. Not all Colorado Spruce have the blue tinge 
in the needles, but the blue trees are not selected out of Bailey's shel- 
ter belt stock for the purpose of selling them at higher prices. This 
insures you of a high percentage of blue trees. Height 40 to 50 feet. 
Spruce, Norway. The rapid growth of this Spruce makes it a 
favorite shelter belt tree. It does well in moist, well drained soils. It 
will not withstand’ drought as well as the Black Hills, Colorado or 
White Spruces. Height 50 to 60 feet. 

Spruce, White. Similar in appearance and characteristics to Black 
Hills Spruce but thought to be a little faster in growth. Celatade: Bluasseraze 
DECIDUOUS SHELTER BELT STOCK 
Ash, Green. Here is one of the most dependable shelter belt trees. It is fast growing, long 
lived and drouth resistant. It will grow well in a wide variety of soil conditions. Height 60 ft. 
Elm, American. Everyone knows the American Elm. It is well suited to use in rows 4 and 6 
where hardy, long lived trees are required. Height 80 to 100 feet. 
Elm, Chinese. For hardiness this drouth resistant, Siberian strain of Chinese Elm is dif- 
ficult to surpass. It is a remarkably fast growing Elm that can be used in rows 3 to 6. In three 
years it will reach a height of 10 to 15 feet. Height 65 feet. 
Honeysuckle, Tartarian. The snow catch rows become attractive when planted to this 
shrub. It is perfectly hardy. It has fragrant white to rose colored flowers in the spring, bright 
red berries in summer and autumn and showy gray branches in winter. Height 10 to 12 feet. 
See page 24 for additional description. 
Maple, Silver. Here is a quick growing Maple that is suited for planting in rows 4 and 6 
where the more hardy and more permanent trees are required. Height 75 to 100 feet. 
Olive, Russian. The serviceability and beauty of this tree make it most acceptable for snow 
catch purposes. It thrives under the most adverse conditions of soil and climate. It will develop 
a compact wall of attractive silvery faliage. The flowers are small but very fragrant. Height 
25 feet. 
Poplar, Lombardy. Here is a suitable tree Tartarian Honeysuckle 
for planting in rows 3 and 5. It is quick growing 
and hardy. Height 60 feet. 
Pea Tree, Siberian. Many people know this 
shrub as Caragana. It thrives in a wide variety of 
soil conditions, withstands drouth and is perfect- 
ly hardy. It is exceptionally good for snow catch 
plantings. Height 12 to 15 feet. 
Willow, Golden. Colorful golden branches add to the useful- 
ness of this Willow. It will grow under a variety of conditions, 
but will thrive especially in wet soils. It is suitable for planting in 
rows 3 and 5 where quick growth is needed. Height 40 feet. 
Willow, Laurel. For rapid development of a snow catch, plant 
this quick growing Willow. The large, shining leaves form an at- 
tractive foliage. They are dark green above, paler beneath. Height 
20 to 25 feet. 
Willow, Niobe Weeping. This quick growing tree is the best 
of the Weeping Willows. It may be used in rows 3 and 5 of the 
shelter belt. Height 40 feet. See page 14. 
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