SHELTER BELT EVERGREENS 
are essential to a good shelter 
belt planting. They may be used alone if the 
site does not permit establishment of the stand- 
ard shelter belt. Considerable protection can 
be obtained from a three-row planting of ever- 
greens with Fir or spruce on the outside row, 
Pine in the center row, and Spruce on the in- 
side row. They should be spaced as recom- 
mended for Evergreens in the standard plan. 
In plantings of less than three rows, the effec- 
tiveness is greatly reduced when a tree dies. 
More rows are preferred. 
seedlings are offered for 
those who wish to reduce the cost of the 
shelter belt. Seedlings should be set out 
in the garden for at least two years before being used in the shelter belt. 
They can be planted close together (from 4 to 8 inches). 
transplants are ready for planting in the permanent shelter 
belt. They have been grown in the open field for 3 years in addition to 
2 or 3 years in the seed beds. They have an abundance of fibrous roots 
and are well branched. 
Arborvitae, American. You will find this Evergreen tolerant of shade and 
various soil conditions. It will grow in wet or swampy places where other Evergreens 
will fail. It is excellent for filling up holes in a shelter belt because it can withstand 
shade. Height 30 feet. 
Junipers. Both the Red Cedar and the Silver Cedar are available for 
shelter belt plantings. They are long lived, shade tolerant, and will with- 
stand a variety of soil conditions. Silver Cedar is similar to the Red Cedar 
excepting that it is of a silvery color. Height 20 to 30 feet. 
Pine, Jack. This fast growing Pine is very hardy and will thrive on soils 
too poor for other Pines. Height 50 feet. 
Pine, Norway. A very fast grower desirable for group planting. 
Pine, Ponderosa. Many know this vigorous drought-resisting tree as 
the “Bull Pine.” It is probably the best Pine for heavy soils. Height 60 to 
80 feet. 
Pine, Scotch. The qualities of Scotch Pine are similar to the Ponderosa 
Pine. Needles are shorter and brighter green. 
Pine, White. This well known Pine is excellent for shelter belt planting; 
it is easily transplanted, has long life and is capable of rapid growth. Height 
70 to 80 feet. 
Spruce, Black Hills. A fine record for winter hardiness and drought 
resistance may be credited to this Spruce. It makes a beautiful and com- 
pact shelter, and is one of the most popular Spruce for shelter belt plant- 
ings. Height 40 to 50 feet. 
Spruce, Colorado Blue. There is a large demand for this hardy 
drought-resistant Spruce. Not all Colorado Spruce have the blue tinge in 
the needle and the stock we offer here includes both the blue and green 
trees as it is impossible to sort them for color at this size. You are as- 
sured of a high percentage of the 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 with- 
stand drought as well as the Black Hills, Colorado or White Spruces. 
Height 50 to 60 feet. 
Spruce, White. Similar in appearance and characteristics to the Black 
Hills Spruce but a little faster in growth. 
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