Homer N. Chase & Co., Geneva, New York 
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Foreword 
VER fifty years' experience in the growing of fruit and orna- 
mental trees, shrubs, vines and plants, has firmly established 
our reputation for the very best there is to be had in this 
line. In this revised general catalogue we offer varieties 
of recognized value, and have not attempted to mention old sorts 
which have run out, and which are obsolete. There are, for instance, 
a great many varieties of apples for which there is no demand, 
and which are not grown by nurserymen at the present time. Their 
places have been taken by new and improved varieties, the most 
valuable of which you will find in this catalogue. This also applies 
to all other classes of fruit. 
Western New York is everywhere known as the best section of the 
United States for the production of hardy, healthy, long-lived trees. 
Geneva is located in the very heart of this territory, and has excep- 
tional soil and climatic conditions favorable to this particular industry. 
It seems hardly necessary to emphasize the fact, so self-apparent 
in its nature, that a location like ours, and the long experience we 
have had, combined with progressive business methods, give us 
advantages in the production of nursery stock that enable us to give 
our customers the greatest satisfaction. 
In the growing season, our nurseries present a beautiful and inter- 
esting sight, and a warm welcome always awaits our patrons and 
friends who find it convenient to visit us in person. A visit to a 
modern nursery is well worth while, and we cordially invite those who 
are interested in this subject to come and make us a visit. 
OUR GUARANTEE AS TO STOCK 
We guarantee our stock to be free from San Jose scale and other 
insect pests, or diseases of any nature whatsoever. Twice every year 
a representative of the Department of Agriculture of the State of 
New York makes a careful inspection of our nursery, and we are 
furnished with a Certificate of Inspection, which is in itself a protection 
to every customer. 
