Historical 
yi^yi^lfi^yi" 12 LINN COUNTY NURSERY was established in 1892 by 
^WC^UI^UC^ "' V S,n,,rr & Soii - Aft - r thc death of the sen 'or member ot 
^^arDSnanllllsrD the firm, it was conducted for several years by S. W. Snyder, 
SfiSHHI V m -4 Is^Ul wn0 ' n was j°' ned by a younger brother, under the 
(U5U; r I ^ UI[y5 nrm name of Snyder Bros. Both ihe present members, 
Sl]3p ffS^™ therefore, have had a long experience in this business, and 
■fl^ [^Ul m nineteen years have seen it grow from a few rows of 
'^ffilHHlfficiniffi'^ stock on the farm to over thirty acres of stock, growing 
mostly at Center Point. 
ffiafflffi!Hji!fiaJ!]!fi The orchard originally planted by A. Snyder has been 
greatly enlarged and now contains hundreds of varieties and 
more are being planted every year. From the start, it has 
been the aim of the proprietors to use as parent trees only those trees of a variety 
which have produced the best results in the orchard; this makes our trees what 
many call "pedigreed stock." 
Introductory 
Descriptions. It is our intention in this catalog to furnish accurate descriptions 
and in every case avoid exaggerations which are so common in nursery catalogs. 
We aim to test out every variety in our orchard before giving it a place in the 
catalog. 
_ We lirmly believe in selection, and always cut propagating wood from the trees 
which produce the best results in the orchard. Practically all our scions 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. 
Prices. Our prices are not the lowest — the care which we devote to growing 
stock increases the cost greatly — but our trees are so vastly superior to those 
grown without particular care that the difference in first cost appears small by 
comparison. The point to be considered is that of final results, and in this our 
trees will out-distance the cheaper ones many times over. 
Packing. Our large packing-shed and cellar, located near the Rock Island 
Station at Center Point, gives us splendid facilities for handling orders promptly 
and accurately. All stock will be delivered from this point, and not from our 
farm, as formerly. 
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 Insp:ction certifying that our nurseries 
have been inspected by the State Entomologist and found free from all dangerous 
insects, 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 nuresry 
stock to visit our nurseries and inspect the stock. 
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 trees of many kinds not 
listed in this catalog. If you do not see what you want, write us; we can secure 
for you anything grown by American nurserymen, if we do not have it, and 
the price will be right 
