THE LINN COUNTY NURSERY 
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 S. 
W. Snyder, who in 1907 was joined by a younger' brother, under the firm name of 
Snyder Bros. Both the present members, therefore, have had a long experience in 
this business, and in twenty years have seen it grow from a few rows of stock on 
the farm to over thirty acres of stock, growing mostly at Center Point. 
The orchard originally planted by A. Snyder has been greatly enlarged and 
now contains hundred* 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." 
Descriptions. It is our intention in this catalogue to furnish accurate descrip. 
tions and in every case avoid exaggerations which are so common in nursery cata- 
logues. We aim to test out every variety in our orchard before giving it a place in 
the catalogue. 
W : firmly 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 res'ults, and in this our trees will outdistance 
the cheaper ones many times over. 
Packing Facilities. Our packing house and cellars are located just south of the 
Rock Island station at Center Point, and all stock is delivered from there instead of 
from the farm. 
This year we are building a large and substantial packing house which will 
give us an additional 6,400 square feet of floor space. This will enable us to arrange 
our stock in a thoroughly systematic order and to put up orders speedily and 
promptly without any exposure whatever to sun or wind. We give particular atten- 
tion to having all stock packed so it will reach its destination in good condition, even 
should there be some unnecessary delay in transit. 
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, file 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 
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 intrested in nursery 
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 Catalogue. We have some trees of many kinds 
not listed in this catalogue. 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. 
SNYDER BROTHERS, Center Point, Iowa. 
