Scotch Pine 
_ This tree will grow on most any type of soil, 
/ steep hills, stony or otherwise poor land with 
‘low moisture content is the logical site for 
; planting. As a Christmas tree its popularity is 
} increasing each year due to its rapid growth 
) and the fact that it holds its needles for months 
} after being cut. 
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White Pine 
» This is a very valuable timber tree, a native 
‘of the eastern United States. A good ornamen- 
: tal value with soft light green needles. Grows 
well in good, well drained soil. 
Red Pine 
This specie also makes good timber and will 
‘thrive in poor, dry soil. Its beautiful long, 
jdark green needles and fast growth make it 
|} very popular for Christmas trees. 
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Austrian Pine 
| A sturdy upright tree with compact, sym- 
»metrical growth. Long needles and their colors 
/ are unchanging throughout the year. Excellent 
‘for wind-breaks, screens single specimens and. 
i timber. Fast growing, beautiful Christmas tree. 
Banks Pine 
Colorado Blue Spruces 
Norway, Blue and White Spruce have been 
used for Christmas trees for many years and 
prefer a heavy, moist soil. These trees are 
jmuch slower growing than the pines. How- 
| ever, bushy, symmetrical quality Spruce will 
j always be in demand as living and cut Christ- 
| mas trees. 
PRUNING OR SHEARING 
| We recommend the above for practically all 
' species of pine. Not necessary for the Spruces. _ 
‘It will develop an extra heavy branched and 
! bushy tree that will command a premium price 
(in any market. This is done between June Ist 
j and July 31st, during the fourth year, just be- 
|fore the new growth starts to get fone and 
| woody. 
