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Liinn County Nursery 
Forest Tree Seedlings 
These are just the thing for starting hedges, screens, windbreaks and timber 
plantations. If wanted in large quantities, write for special prices. 
No matter how valuable the land every farmer can make a woodlot profitable. 
It can constitute the windbreak and at the same time furnish posts and repair 
material and fuel. There is much land along streams which might be planted to 
trees and would become very valuable, instead of furnishing only poor pasture 
as it does now. The time is soon coming when good timber will be in great 
demand in this state. 
Where planted for groves, cultivated crops may be planted between the 
rows for several years. The land may be planted to corn and a seedling planted 
in the place of every alternate hill. In this way the seedlings will get the 
necessary cultivation. 
American Ash — A valuable variety to plant 
because of the high value of the wood 
tor agriculural implements, repair pur- 
poses, etc. 
Box Blder. Valuable chiefly in the seml- 
arirl West and Northwest because it 
grrows rapidly and stands much drought 
and cold. 
Cntnlim Spcclosa (Hardy Catalpa). These 
are jrrown from seed collected from 
trees of l<novvn hardiness. This is one 
ot the most s-alualjle trees for planting 
up to Central Iowa. It grows very 
rapidly, reproduces quicl<ly from the 
stump, and is very durable in the soil. 
Seedlings should grow two years, then 
be cut bacl< so as to secure a straight 
stem. They should be well cultivated 
for several years. 
White Elm — A very rapid growing tree on 
deep moist soil. The wood is excellent 
for fuel if well seasoned, and makes 
good lumber. 
Riiropenn I/ureh. Has produced higher an- 
nual net returns than any other tree in 
Iowa. It makes durable posts and poles, 
and good fuel. Plant six by four feet 
in any good land not excessively wet. 
This tree must be ordered early or we 
cannot fill the order. It starts to grow 
very earlv in the spring, consequently 
we will send these out by express be- 
fore our regular deliveries. 
Honey Loenst — The most valuable two- 
purpose tree. It produces excellent posts 
and the best of fuel and is one of the 
most rapid growers. It is unexcelled 
for win lbreal<s and makes an excellent 
hedge which will stand severe pruning. 
RnxMlan Mnllierry — Valuable for hedges 
and windbreaks. The wood is tough 
and durable in the soil. The fruit is 
edible and attracts birds from other 
fruits. 
Osaee Orange — This is hardy in the south- 
ern part of Iowa. It m.akes an im- 
penetrable hedge and is one of the most 
durable woods known in the soil. 
Soft Maple — A very rapid growing tree, 
valuable for fuel and windbreaks. Plant 
8 by 8 or 6 by 8 feet. Maple groves 
in this state have yielded over $10.00 
per acre net annual returns at about 
twenty-five years after planting. 
Black Walnut — A profitable variety to 
plant in deep, rich, moist soil. It is 
valuable for the nuts and the lumber 
which is one of the highest priced of 
American woods. 
Fruit Tree Seedlings for 
Grafting or Budding 
Consisting of apple, plum, pear, cherry 
and peach seedlings. We can supply 
these if ordered early, otherwise, our 
supply may all be exhausted. Write for 
prices. 
Miscellaneous Supplies 
llafVin — Rest Madagascar — tor tying buds 
and plants. 20c per pound; six pounds 
for $1.00. 
Ciraftlne Threnil — Unwaxed, 10c per ball; 
waxed. 15c per ball. It by mail, add 
2c per ball for unwaxed and 7c per ball 
for waxed. 
Grnftlni^ Knives — Hand forged, razor 
steel. 40c each. By mail 45c. 
Butldine Knives — Ebony handle, bone tip 
for raising bark, finest razor steel. 75o 
each. Add 5c for postage. 
PrunInK Shears^ — Best made; $1.00 each. 
By mail, $1.10. 
Boot Grafts— We have a large stock of 
most kinds ot fruit tree seedlings, and 
will be prepared to put up first-class 
root grafts of almost everything men- 
tioned in this catalogue. Send list ot 
grafts wanted and we will make the 
price right. Orders for grafts must be 
received before March 1. 
