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THE AMAWALK NURSERY 

IHE Amawalk Nursery, which covers 250 acres and in- 
A eludes 250,000 trees, was established in 1903 for the 
purpose of producing Specimen Evergreen and Deciduous 
Trees. When we use the term Specimen Trees, we mean 
trees that are practically perfect; trees that will be useful 
and ornamental from the beginning; trees that, properly 
planted, will develop rapidly and increase in beauty as they 
grow older, and that, barring unusual accidents and disease, 
will live until they die of old age, requiring no attention at any 
stage from the hands of a tree surgeon. 
To produce good roots and vigorous growth in our trees, 
the ground is prepared with much care. It is plowed and 
cross-plowed repeatedly. It is subsoiled and fertilized heav- 
ily. The trees are planted unusually wide apart, and as 
they grow are frequently root-pruned and transplanted. Ex- 
perts prune off imperfect or badly formed branches and other- 
wise correct any inclination towards crookedness or ugliness. 
Thus cared for, they develop rapidly and experience no set- 
back after transplanting. It is only by such constant care 
and interest that we have been able to produce trees of greater 
strength, promise and beauty than are usually obtainable. 
We are anxious to co-operate with our customers in making 
their planting a permanent success, and will advise them 
about the planting and care of their trees, either by letter or 
personal call, without cost. 
Introduction. 
