PICEA (Spruces). Generally 
these evergreens are easily grown 
in normal garden soil. 
abies — “excelsa” (Norway 
Spruce). 80 ft. Zone II. A dark 
green, drooping pyramid. Shallow 
roots enable planting on thin 
soils. Enormously popular for 
quick growth. 
“6-9 in. X ..25 for $5.00, 100 $18.00 
“12 in. XX 10 for $12.00, 100 $85. 
2-242 ft. BB $5.50 each, $10 $48.00 
—nidiformis (Birdsnest Spruce). 
do ft. Picturesque. Interesting 
dwarf. 
18-213n- BBY 2s $10.50 each 
glauca (alba) (White Spruce). 
80 ft. Zone II. Quick-growing and 
shapely. In the northeast general- 
ly more satisfactory than Norway 
for forest planting. 
“6-9 in. X.. 25 for $6.00, 100 $20.00 
*6-12 in. XX ..25 $6.00, 100 $20.00 
18-24 in. B&B $6.00 each, 10 $55.00 
—g. densata (Black Hills). 20 ft. 
Zone III. Better suited to dry cli- 
mates than White Spruce. A ma- 
jestic bushy pyramid. 
*6-9in X.. 25 for $6.00, 100 $20.00 
“12 in. XX .25 for $20.00, 100 $65. 
—g. conica (Dwarf Alberta). Min- 
iature in height and leaf. 6 ft. 
Zone III. Tiny and slow. Probably 
the best true dwarf conifer. 
*2 in. pot... 5 for $7.50, 100 $95.00 
10-12 in. BB..... $5.50 each, 5 $25.00 
gS eens 2 $13.50 each 
pungens (Colorado Spruce). 80 
ft. Zone II. Best spruce for dry 
climates. Very tolerant. Varies 
se green to silver, as offered 
ere. 
*5-10 in. X 25 for $7.50, 100 $25.00 
“6-9 in. XX 25 $18.00, 100 $60.00 
2ft. BB.. $10.50 each, 5 for $50.00 
—p. glauca (Blue Spruce). A 
form of uniform silver sheen. 
otherwise same as picea pungens. 
2-3 ft. BB $12.50 each, 5 for $60.00 
—p. moerheim (Moerheim Blue). 
Grafted Blue Spruce. Bluest of 
all known spruces. Only small 
plants this year. 
“lyr. graft... $3.75 each, 10 $28.00 
—p. koster. Another fine blue. 
*Lyr. graft... $3,75 each, 10 $28.00 
Zyr. graft..... $4.50 each, 10 $35.00 
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Photo: 3. White Spruce. 4. 
(Dwarf) Gregoriana. 
5. Pygmy Spruce. 
6. Norway Spruce. 7. (Dwarf) Alberta Spruce. 9. Colorado and Koster. 
PINUS (Pines). Pines vary in 
size and shape but are alike in 
one thing—all thrive in windy, 
exposed locations. 
montana mughus (Mugho). Zone 
II. 3 ft. Broad, low, bushy. 
*3-6 in. X. 25 for $7.00, 100, $25.00 
*6-8 in. XX ..25 $25.00, 100 $90.00 
12-15 in BB..... $6.00 each, 10 $50.00 
nigra (Austrian Pine). 70 ft. Zone 
IV. Compact for a large tree. 
Neat. Likes lime. Seashore but 
not on the water. 
*4-6 in. X 25 for $5.00, 100 $12.50 
*8-10 in. XX ..25 $20.00, 100 $65.00 
2-3ft= BBs. $8.50 each, 10 $75.00 
resinosa (Red or Norway Pine). 
80 ft. Zone II. A fine native with 
long dark needles and spreading 
habit. Very easily grown. Few 
insect pests. Most popular. 
7-14 in. X.. 25 for $8.50, 100 $30.00 
*10 in. XX ..25 $22.00, 100 $75.00 
3-4 ft. BB....... $8.00 each, 10 $75.00 
strobus (White Pine). 90 ft. Zone 
III. The noblest native evergreen. 
Prefers rich soil. Light green 
needles, soft and dense. 
*6-12 in. X 25 for $5.00, 100 $18.00 
12-18 in. BB (bushy, collected) 
10 for $12.00, 100 $98.50 
2-3 {te BBe $5.50 each, 10 $50.00 
sylvestris (Scots Pine). 90 ft. 
Zone II. Large, stately tree. Use- 
ful for sandy, barren soils, but 
grows tall in gardens. Prefers 
acid. Popular in small sizes for 
forest plantings. 
*4-8 in. X.. 25 for $4.50, 100 $13.50 
*8-12 in. XX 10 $12.50, 100 $50.00 
thunbergi. 60 ft. Zone IV. Pic- 
turesque, branching, as seen in 
Japanese prints. Stands salt spray. 
42 Viet Sine 25 for $5.00, 100 $15.00 
9-15 in. XX 10 $20.00, 100 $125.00 
15-18 in BB... $4.50 each, 10 $40.00 
