Archive image from page 60 of Descriptive catalogue of the Hart. Descriptive catalogue of the Hart Pioneer Nurseries . descriptivecatal1895hart Year: 1895 OF FRUIT, ORNAMENTAL TREES, ETC. 57 SPRUCE [Abies). Norway ExeelM. A lofty, elegant tree, of perfect pyramidal habit, remarkably elegant and rich, and as it gets age, has fine, graceful pendulous branches; it is exceedingly picturesque and beautiful; very popular, and deservedly so, and should be largely planted; one of the best evergreens for hedges. American White Alba. A tall tree, with compact branches and light green foliage. Nigra-Blu
Archive image from page 60 of Descriptive catalogue of the Hart. Descriptive catalogue of the Hart Pioneer Nurseries . descriptivecatal1895hart Year: 1895 OF FRUIT, ORNAMENTAL TREES, ETC. 57 SPRUCE [Abies). Norway ExeelM. A lofty, elegant tree, of perfect pyramidal habit, remarkably elegant and rich, and as it gets age, has fine, graceful pendulous branches; it is exceedingly picturesque and beautiful; very popular, and deservedly so, and should be largely planted; one of the best evergreens for hedges. American White Alba. A tall tree, with compact branches and light green foliage. Nigra-Bluck Spruce. A fine native tree, of compact growth, with smooth blackish bark and bluish leaves; very hardy and beautiful. Douglas Spruce. From Colorado. Large, conical form, branches spreading; horizontal, leaves light green above, glaucous below. Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungrns.) This specks has been tested at various points on the prairies of the West and Northwest with perfect success, enduring a temperature of thirty degrees below zero, in exposed situations, entirely uninjured. This is not only one of the hardiest, but the most b'jau'.i ful in color and outline; foliage of a rich blue or sage color; it is a valuable acquisition. HEMLOCK Oil WEEPING [Canadensis). A remarkably graceful and beautiful native tree, with drooping branches and delicate, dark foliage, like that of the Yew; distinct from all other trees; it is a beautiful lawn tree and makes a highly ornamental hedge. YEW (English). {Taxus baccaia). The Yews are remarkable principally for their glossy, dark green foliage; requires a shady and sheltered location; can hardly be grown in the West. Norway SP&UC1 ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS. AZAL1A. Mollis. A beautiful species recently brought from Japan; it has fine large trusses of flowers in shades of pink and yellow; requires some protection. Nudiflora (Swamp Honeysuckle;. A beautiful native species, bearing handsome, showy, pink flowers early in the spring. ALTHEA OR R
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