Catalog IFlo. 4 . . . . 
TO OUR FATBOITS 
This Price List includes the best of the older varieties and the cream 
of the newer sorts. We feel sure they will nive satisfaction to every custo- 
mer. We grow and can furn'sh many other varieties than those named and 
solicit correspondence resardirg same. ' The ones listed have been found by 
t»st to be well adapted to a w de latitude and are sieneral favorites. 
This is a plain, practical price list without any high priced flashy 
novelties. It Is a list for practical, busj men, and we believe will be ap- 
preciated as such. 
The rSOTJNT ABSOIt NUB3ESISS have been e.st:iblishea 
over thirty ye:ir.s. pissing to the present management in 1891, 
.since vvliich time the business has increased rapidly to it.s pres- 
ent misiiitude. having developed into one of the largest and 
most substantial Nursery I';sta))lis'iments in the TTnited States. 
I.A^SE GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE NURSERY STOCK 
Owing- to the fact that we are grower.s of Higli Grade Nur- 
sery Stock in large luiantities, for shipment all over tlie United 
States and Canada, and have the facilities and eciuipment for 
handling it in the best possible manner, we are better pre- 
pared for supplying your wants with trees of superior quality 
than most nurseries. 
We are now i siny the product of over 800 acres of land to 
supply our trade, wliicli extends into every .state in the ITnion 
and Canada. 
If you do not rind tlie varieties and quantities desired quot- 
ed, write us giving a list of your wants, as we can supply trees 
in large quantities and of many varieties not offered in this 
abridged Price IJst. 
DIRECT FROm GROWER TO PIiAlirTSR 
In issuing this catalog, for selling direct to the planter, it 
has been our aim to make prices as low as possible for first class 
stock guaranteed true to name and to reach destination in good 
condition. We have a soil and climate not surpassed for the 
successful growth of hardy nursery stock Our location and 
unexcelled facilities, superior class of labor and practical ex- 
perience of the owner, who has grown up in the busness, having 
been connected with the nursery business from the age of 13 
years, places our establishment in a position to give tlie best 
possible service and value for your money. 
IiOCATION AND SHIPPINg- FACILITIES 
We are located in southwest low.a, fifty miles from Omaha, 
ou well drained land, and have a fertile soil that cannot be sur- 
passed in the United States, Three railroads (C. B. i>t Q., Wa- 
bash and K. & W.) afford competition in freight rales and a 
rapid and convenient shipping outlet in every direction. Two 
express companies (Adams and Pacific) also give excellent 
service. 
EQUIPMENT 
With our large and improved packing houses, iirivate side- 
track and other facilities, we are especially well prepared for 
handling our large business with jiromptness and dispatch. We 
have the exposure of stock reduced to the minimum. After 
digging all stock is immediately sent to the ii.icking bouses, 
where it is graded, packed and handled under cover. Our large 
acreage of land is conveniently located from our packing bouses 
and offices, necessitating but little exposure from field to cover. 
Customers may rely upon receiving their stock In prima' con- 
dition. 
