1849 
1899 
50 gear^ in J^orttculture 
WE BEUIN THIS YEAK the se<,wd half centuky op 
OUK NURSEKY BUSINESS. 
Conducted thus far through tlie kindness of our custo- 
mers—ill) of whom we hope to retain— on the "pay as we 
go" principle, we may ascribe to our efforts reasonable 
success. Ihe senior partner has never regretted his choice of 
occupation. Other pursuits offered greater indiiccmoiits for harvest- 
ing dollars, but no line of work allowed so maiiv of tlie delights of 
home or ma.le possible so many conri ibutioMs toward making enioy- 
able other lives in both city and country. 
LOOKING BACKWARD. -We have been (ortuuate in our li.st 
of patrons. 
We have escaped all suits at law. 
We have been educate.l by early struggles, bv mistakes and cli- 
matic losses, by pressing continuallv for more li'ght on horticulture 
and 111 .•Iforts to give <'iistomeis the value of their e.Npeiiditiire ' 
W e have iiic-reased our grounds, and now own about eight acres near 
the heart of tlie city of .SpringHeld. cioselv planted and in the highest 
state ot cultivation. We have now six greenhouses, built and warmed 
by the most approved methods, and run to their fullest capacity 
l!.very year we add to our collection of hardy plants whatever is 
new and valuable from .Japan, China, Prance, Holland and the great 
We acknowledge with gratitude the kind Providence which during 
this long period, has smiled upon our efforts; parental hands which 
guarded us in our youth, and the generous patronage of an iutelli-^ent 
Co £)ut Patrons 
OUR STOCK OF TREES AND PLANTS-We claim that 
It is sujierior in quality. Our trees have better roots and are much 
niore vigorous and of larger sizes, and are handled with greater care 
than those grown in less favorable locations. 
Our trees and plants are warranted true to name and of the 
grades .stated in our <_!atalogues. Should anv stock not prove as 
represented, we will either refund the purcha.s'e money, or replace 
the stock with the same variety, true to name, free. While we 
exercise great care to prevent mistakes, we are not liable for further 
damages, as all goods are sold under the above conditions. 
Our facilities for growing fine stock are in many respects 
uneqiialed. We have a fertile soil, without high 
manuring, not affected by drought or flood, thor- 
ough iy cultivated; also the best climate, and ship- 
ping point in New England, easy of access at all 
sea.sons. We solicit the trade of people who desire 
to set out trees and plants of superior quality 
J. W. Adams & Co. 
Springfield, Massachusetts 
