6 ' GREEN RIDGE NURSERY, MADISON OHIO 
BLUE SPRUCE 
PINES (Pinus) 
AUSTRIAN PINE (Pinus nigra) 
Dark green needles, rapid grower once 
established, reaches 75-85 feet under 
normal conditions. Does well on poor 
soils, even in wet places. Very little 
trouble from insects or diseases. 
2 yr. S 4-8” 6 for $1.00; 25 for $2.50; 
100 for $8.00 
4 yr. TT 6-12” 45c each: 5 for $2.00 
JACK PINE (Pinus banksiana) 
Very hardy species adaptable to coldest 
climates. Drought resistant. Medium 
size, about 40-50 feet. Windbreaks, ero- 
sion control, Christmas trees. 
l yr. S 2-4” 12 for $1.00; 30 for $2.00; 
100 for $4.50 
DWARF HUGO PINE 
(Pinus mugo mughus) 
Broad, bushy, rounded, may be sheared 
to improve shape and density if desired. 
Very hardy, tolerant. These are seed 
grown, hence will not exhibit identical 
habits. Normal maturity sizes 4-8 feet 
high, generally wider than tall. Needs 
some sun, good drainage. 
3 yr. T 2-4” 30c each; 5 for $1.25; 
10 for $2.00 
4 yr. TT 4-6” 50c each; 5 for $2.25; 
10 for $4.00 
SCOTCH PINE (Pinus sylvestris) 
Bluish green needles, compact,. 30-40 feet 
at maturity. Pyramidal when young, 
spreading with age. Will endure poor 
dry soils and adverse conditions, best 
pine for city conditions. 
3 yr. S 5-10” 5 for $1.00: 10 for $1.80 
25 for $3.75; 100 for $9.00 
3 yr. T 6-10” 35c each; 5 for $1.50; 
12 for $3.00; 25 for $5.50 
SPRUCES 
NORWAY SPRUCE (Picea abies) 
A old favorite, tall, hardy and rugged. 
Widely used for Christmas trees, wind- 
breaks, mass plantings, erosion control, 
reforestation, landscape specimens. 
2 yr. S 4-8” 6 for $1.00; 10 for $1.35; 
25 for $2.50; 100 for $8.00 
Si yr. 6-107 935¢ each?s 5" t0re 1.00! 
12 for $3.00; 25 for $5.50; 100 for $20.00 
5 & 6 yr. field grown transplants 12-15” 
80c each; 5 for $3.50; 10 for $6.50 
(Picea) 
COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE 
(Picea pungens glauca) 
One of the truly noble evergreens. Slow 
compact growth, eventually reaching 30 
feet. Superbly effective in landscaping, 
brings top prices as Christmas trees. 
Grown from seed, these plants will ex- 
hibit varying degrees of blueness. 
3 yr. T 3-4” 35c each; 5 for $1.60; 
10 for $2.80; 25 for $6.00 
4 yr. TT 5-8” 50c each; 5 for $2.25; 
10 for $4.00; 25 for $9.00 
NORWAY SPRUCE Left: 3 yr. T 6-10” 
Right. 2 yr. S 4-8” 
DOUGLAS FIR (Psuedotsuga taxifolia) 
Not as widely known as pines or spruces, 
but just as good as any. In nature, a 
tall (100-200 feet) pyramidal tree with 
horizontal branches and drooping 
branchlets. Responds beautifully to 
shearing and makes a wonderful medium 
or tall trimmed hedge. Unexcelled as a 
windbreak, popular as Christmas trees. 
Any soil or exposure except poorly 
drained, wet soil. 
3 yr. T 3-6” 2 for 50c; 10 for $2.00: 
25 for $4.50; 100 for $15.00 
