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