The Linn County Nursery 
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The Linn County Nursery was established in 1892 by A. Snyder & Son. After 
the death of the senior member of the firm, it was conducted for several years by 
i a ? n y rf r ' Wh ° ln 1907 was j° ined b y a younger brother under the firm name 
ol bnyder Bros. Both the present members, therefore, have had long experience in 
this business, and m over twenty years have seen it grow from a few rows of stock 
on the farm to the large acreage of stock growing mostly at Center Point. 
The orchard originally planted by A. Snyder has been greatly enlarged and now 
contains hundreds of varieties and more are being added every year. Prom the start 
it has been the aim of the proprietors to use as parent trees only those trees of a 
variety winch have produced the best results in the orchard; this makes our trees 
what many call "pedigreed stock." Practically all our cions are grown in our own 
orchard. Those which are not, are procured from the most reliable sources. We 
never send out want lists to see where they can be bought cheapest. 
Descriptions. It is our intention in this catalog to furnish accurate descrip- 
tions and in every case avoid exaggerations which are so common in nursery cata- 
logs. We aim to test out every variety in our orchard before giving it a place in 
the catalog. 
Packing Facilities. Few nurseries are as well equipped to handle retail orders 
for a large large line of stock as we are. Our main building is 100x100 with storage 
cellar 60x64, graft cellar, label room, etc., and is fitted with modern appliances for 
handling heavy boxes, maintaining proper humidity, etc. None of our stock is han- 
dled outside. We use particular care to see that every box and bale is well papered 
and the roots well covered with moist packing. 
Location. Our office and packing house are located three blocks south of the 
C., R. I. & P. and Cedar Valley Interurban stations and the main nursery extends one- 
half mile southeast along their tracks. Thirty passenger trains pass by or through 
the nursery daily, making it an easy point to get to or from and giving splendid ex- 
press service. 
Prices. The prices we usually quote are for first-class stock of the larger sizes. 
We will quote the lighter and smaller grades upon request. There is every indica- 
tion that prices of many things will be higher hereafter because of the European 
war, as most of the small seedlings used in budding pears and cherries and a great 
many of the ornamental shrubs are imported from France, Germany and Belgium 
and these countries will have but few to export another year. 
Guaranty. We exercise great care to keep our varieties true to name, and are 
ready at any time to replace any stock that may prove untrue, or refund the amount 
paid for same; but it is mutually agreed that we are not to be held liable for any 
amount greater than the original price of the goods. 
Condition. We accept all orders on condition that they shall be void should any 
injury befall the stock from hail, frost, storm, fire or other causes over which we 
have no control. 
Certificate. A certificate of Nursery Inspection, certifying that our nurseries 
have been inspected by the State Entomologist and found free from all dangerous in- 
sects, pests and diseases, is attached to all orders that leave our nurseries. 
Visitors Welcome. Tree lovers find much satisfaction in seeing and selecting 
the stock they buy; we therefore take pleasure in inviting all interested in nursery 
stock to visit our nurseries and inspect the stock while it is growing. 
Anyone wanting extra large and fine specimens of Evergreens or Shade Trees 
can select them at any time of the year. Anything thus selected will be tagged with 
the customer's name and delivered at the proper time. 
Varieties Not Listed in This Catalog. We have some stock of many trees and 
plants not listed in this catalog. If what you want is not listed, write us; we may 
have it, and if not, can secure anything grown by American nurserymen at a reason- 
able price. 
SNYDER BROTHERS, Center Point 
