1
We cannot be sure what species of evergreen Caesar intended by abies.
2
England was anciently remarkable for its forests, but Caesar says it wanted the fagus and the abies.
3
From where I sit at breakfast, I have a good view of Abies spectabilis var.
4
Between these and the Draceonas of the avenue are planted specimens of Abies pinsapo, the Spanish fir.
5
A magnificent conifer, the Atlantic pinsapo (Abies Pinsapo), is found on the heights round Bougie.
6
We made some trials with Abies communis and pectinata, by pinching with wire the leading and all the lateral shoots excepting one.
7
The cones of Abies, the silver firs, stand upright on their branches, in contrast to the spruces, on which they are pendulous.
8
Dr. Stahl informs us that he knows of several analogous cases; and these seem to be closely related to that of the Abies.
9
The most attractive tree I have seen is the silver spruce, Abies Englemanii, near of kin to what is often called the balsam fir.