Preface 



ISAAC HICKS & SON 



substitute other sizes or varieties similar in time of ripening and quality, unless 

 otherwise ordered. In several villages orders may be left with the florists or gar- 

 deners who act as our agents, and who may plant the trees if desired. 



Horticultural Questions. 



We offer to answer inquiries as to varieties for 

 special purposes, as seaside or dry - ground 

 planting, for names of trees, wild flowers, shrubs and fruits ; for remedies for fungous 

 diseases and insects ; for preparation of soil for planting ; for fertilizer for special 

 crops and soils ; for advice on pruning, grafting or culture ; and can usually refer 

 inquirers to books or bulletins on forestry, landscape gardening, botany, entomology, 

 referring to these subjects. In cases where a special investigation is required, a 

 moderate charge is made for reports. 



Gardening, Tree-surgery and "Preservation and "Pruning of Trees and 



TT 7 For tree planting we furnish competent men and foremen. For pruning 



- '- trees and hedges, spraying, renovating old orchards, preserving and reju- 

 venating decayed or decrepit trees, repairing the damage of ice storms, or resetting 

 trees blown over by the wind, the equipment of machinery, skilled workmen and 

 intelligent supervision is at the disposal of our patrons. 



^ ustrat i ns i n tn ' s Catalogue are, with few exceptions, of 

 our own plantings, and are examples of an exceptional series of 

 photographs showing the success of our work. 



To aid in solving your landscape and horticultural problems, we can show many 

 photographs. 



STONE ROADS _^_^_ DIRT ROADS RAILROADS mm 



The above Map will serve as a guide to all who visit our Nurseries. 



