ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SPRUCE
Short for Spruce fir, from C14 Spruce Prussia, changed from Pruce, via Old French from Latin Prussia.
3 QUOTES WITH «SPRUCE»
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spruce.
I never met a man who was shaken by a field of identical blades of grass. An acre of poppies and a forest of spruce boggle no one's mind.
I grew up working on farms. You'd do anything for money. You'd pick blueberries in the summertime for weeks; you'd cut down, like, spruce and fir trees for pulp.
The white spruce forest along the banks is most inspiring, magnificent here. Down the terraced slopes and right to the water's edge on the alluvial soil it stands in ranks.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPRUCE»
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spruce in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
spruce and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Golden
Spruce: A True Story of Myth, Madness and Greed
The Golden Spruce is the story of a glorious natural wonder, the man who destroyed it, and the fascinating, troubling context in which his act took place.
2
Biology and Ecology of Norway
Spruce
Norway spruce is the most economically valuable conifer in Europe, producing high-quality timber and wood products. This book presents a concise and comprehensive review of the biology, ecology, and management of Norway spruce.
Mark G. Tjoelker, Adam Boratynski, Wladyslaw Bugala, 2007
3
Spruce: A Step-by-step Guide to Upholstery and Design
From calculating yardage to diamond tufting and attaching webbing, here are all the skills you need to elevate that thrift store sofa and your grandmother's slipper chair from frumpy to fabulous."
4
Ecophysiology of Northern
Spruce Species: The Performance of ...
This manual offers foresters information to help them understand the performance of spruce seedlings after being planted on a reforestation site.
Steven C. Grossnickle, 2000
Maintaining a bedside vigil for her comatose uncle, Annie Bird remembers a painful search for her missing model sister; while her uncle Will, a legendary Cree bush pilot, ruminates on a tragic betrayal that cost him his family.
6
Ecology and Management of Sitka
Spruce: Emphasizing Its ...
This book is the most recent major work on the ecology and management of Sitka spruce. The authors describe how this fascinating tree reproduces, grows, and functions in its natural geographic range.
N. Merle Peterson, Patrick Martin, 1997
7
Spruce root basketry of the Haida and Tlingit
The combination of compelling images and informative text makes this book a welcome addition to the literature of basketry and Northwest Coast art for students, collectors, and admirers of this art form.
8
Last Stand of the Red
Spruce
Robert A. Mello. THE RED SPRUCE The red spruce, one of North America's most
beautiful, hardy and valuable trees, is a luxuriant evergreen with a thick, shiny
coat of dark green needles. A dramatic conifer, it grows to be one hundred feet
tall ...
9
The Red
Spruce: Its Growth and Management
According to the census,1 the reported production of spruce lumber remained
practically stationary during the 10 years prior to 1909. The cut of 1909 was only
slightly greater than that of 1907, and had the 1907 canvass been as complete it
is ...
10
Larch and
spruce fir canker
In this country D. resinaria is most frequently met with on the spruce (Picea
excelsa, Link), and has occurred in Shropshire, Yorkshire, Surrey, and Hants. It is
also not uncommon on the larch (Larix europcea, D.C.), where it occurs either
alone ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPRUCE»
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spruce is used in the context of the following news items.
Howard Hughes' Spruce Goose will remain in Oregon museum
Howard Hughes' legendary Spruce Goose, a gigantic wooden airplane whose fate was uncertain amid a financial dispute, will remain permanently in Oregon. «Fox News, Jul 15»
McLain Ward wins North American grand prix at Spruce Meadows
McLain Ward of USA adjusts HH Azur's first-place ribbon after their win in the Atco Power Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., ... «Calgary Sun, Jul 15»
After almost 30-year hiatus, spruce budworm might be back in a big …
The State Department of Natural Resources is keeping an eye out for one of the most destructive insects in our northern spruce and fir trees. After nearly 30 ... «Michigan Radio, Jul 15»
Spruce budworm attacks northern Michigan evergreens
LANSING, Mich. — State officials say an infestation of spruce budworm could cause widespread damage to evergreen trees in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and ... «Detroit Free Press, Jun 15»
PHOTOS: Spruce Meadows National Day 4
Sam Steele's Scouts walk the grounds on Day 4 of the Spruce Meadows 'National' Tournament at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alta., on Saturday, June 6, 2015. «Calgary Sun, Jun 15»
At 40, Calgary's Spruce Meadows is the New York of show jumping
Spruce Meadows is the New York of show jumping, according to veteran Canadian rider Ian Millar. As the song says, if you can make it there, you'll make it ... «The Globe and Mail, Jun 15»
SO: 4 Spruce Creek H.S. students hospitalized after eating hash oil …
—Paramedics rushed to Spruce Creek High School Monday after at least four students suddenly became sick, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office. «WESH Orlando, Mar 15»
Spruce Beetle Hits More Colorado Forests; Pine Beetle Slows
The twin epidemics of mountain pine beetles and spruce beetles have struck a total of 7,500 square miles of forests in Colorado since 1996, leaving large ... «CBS Local, Feb 15»
Spruce Grove - St. Albert MLA Doug Horner resigns
By April Hudson, Spruce Grove Examiner/Stony Plain Reporter. Thursday, January 22, 2015 5:51:45 MST PM. Spruce Grove - St. Albert MLA Doug Horner. «Spruce Grove Examiner, Jan 15»
Dallas police investigating shooting near Spruce High School …
Updated at 7:45 p.m. by Claire Cardona: A Dallas ISD officer patrolling near Spruce High School in Pleasant Grove initiated a traffic stop with a 20-year-old man. «Dallas Morning News, Jan 15»
