WHERE TO BUY TREES. 
"It makes littlo difference whether trees are 
grown in one section of the country or another, pro- 
vided they are equally thrifty and healthy. There 
is no good reason for sending north or to any other 
point of the compass for trees, simply for the purpose 
of securing stock from another latitude, nor is there 
anytliin^ to be gained by passing by the small home 
. ^ ,..,„. , nursery m order to choose from an alluring list of high- 
priced novelties. Circular 108, Ohio AgriciUtural Experiment Station. 
Prof. Sears of Amherst, Ma«s., says: The argument of "accli- 
mated nursery stock" has certainly been overworked. * « * 
The writer is thoroughly convinced of the fact that "it makes little 
or no difference where the tree was grown as far as climatic conditions 
are concerned. What does make a difference is having good thrifty 
stock." 
"Indeed it is what a tree really is and not where or by what method it is grown 
that should be the determining factor of the purchase." Bulletin 217. Ohio Agri- 
cultural Experiment Station. 
"The selection of trees suitable for planting is fundamental to 
the success of the orchard. To plant a poor tree is to start with a 
handicap that may continue throughout the life of the orchard." Far- 
mers' Bidletin 776. by H. P. Gould, Pomologist in charge of Fruit- 
Production Investigation. 
"Aside from the general healthfulness of the stock, perhaps no 
other factor is of so great importance as that it be well rooted. If planted 
in a section where there is usually an abundance of moisture and where other climatic 
conditions arc favorable, poorly rooted stock may have some possibility of overcoming 
and outgrowing defects incident to a poor root system. ' Circular No. 51. U. S. 
Dept. of Agriculture, by H. P. Gould, Pomologist in charge of Fruit District Investi- 
gations. 
"The section of the country from which trees are obtained is un- 
important so long as the trees are well-grown, healthy, and typical of the 
desired varieties. The growing of good trees depends upon favorable 
conditions and proper management in the nursery, and these factors are 
not peculiar to any particular section. The inherent qualities of a 
variety do not change when the trees are grown in different sections of 
the country. If the variety is Iiardy. it will continue to be so : if it is sus- 
ceptible to some disease. It is not made less so by growing the tree during its nursery 
period in some particular region." Farmers' Bulletin 917. United Sta;tes Department 
of Agriculture, by H. P. Gould, Pomologist, Office of Horticultural and Pomological 
Investigations. 
NOTE: Experience has proved that with proper packing nursery stock will 
arrive in good condition long distances from the point of shipment. Explorers for 
the U. S. Government are constantly sending in trees and plants from distant foreign 
countries. Here are a few expressions of satisfaction from our customers in far 
away lands: 
" The trees came in perfect order and they are doing well. Your 
packing is very good." J. Ivi.son, Yokohama. Japan. 
"The trees arrived in good condition." Henry ,S. Iselin. France. 
"Your packing was perfect. The trees came in splendid con- 
dition, are planted and have started to grow." J. L. Wilson, Por- 
tugal. 
"Your case of fruit trees which left yours on the 4th .lanuary 
last arrived here on the 19th inst., having made a very good trip 
up river by native boat. 
"You will be interested to know that not one of the trees was 
dead and I take pleasure in compUmenting you on the way your 
shipment was packed, nothing could have been better packed. 
"I shall have much pleasure in recommending your name to 
my friends in the country. Your shipment has pleased me very 
much and I feel sure the trees will do well with proper care." B. M. 
Barry, West China, April 21, 1916. 
NEOSHO NURSERIES CO., 
Neosho, Missouri. 
