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To the Public 
E take pleasure in presenting herewith a carefully revised edition 
of our descriptive catalogue. We have taken great pains in the 
r'evision of our list to cull out all worthless varieties, and to cata- 
logue only such varieties as we consider of special merit. 
We are constantly on the watch for new things, both in the 
fruit and ornamental line, and we are adding such to our list as 
fast as their behavior proves beyond reasonable doubt that they 
are of value, and we believe the list wliieh follows contains, with but few excep- 
tions, all the fruit and ornamental trees, plants and shrubs which are of value 
throughout the Northwest. 
LOCATION. — Our grounds are located on the open prairie land where the winds 
have an unbroken sweep for twenty or twenty-five miles from the northwest, and 
stock which is sent out by us has been thoroughly tested by as severe e.xposure as 
th y are likely to meet when given their permanent planting. 
PURITY OF STOCK.— We take every precaution to keep our stock free from 
mixture, and we are very careful that everything wc send out shall be true to name. 
If, however, by any error the stock received should be found to be untrue to name, 
we stand ready to replace such stock free of charge. 
PACKING. — Our packing and shipping facilities are unsurpassed. We have a 
band of trained men, many of whom have been in the nursery business nearly all of 
their mature years, and we believe we are as well prepared to handle stock in a first- 
class manner as any firm in the United States. 
Wo take great pains in our packing, using only the very best of materials. Our 
packing-houses are large, and all packing is done under cover where the stock is not 
e.'tposed to the sun and w nd, and we can promise our patrons that the stock will be 
put into the hands of the railroad companies here in prime condition. 
ERRORS. — We shall take every pains to get the goods to our customers in the 
best condition, and we believe few firms fail in this respect as seldom as we. If on 
the arrival of the goods any mistake should be fouud in the filling of the order, our 
patrons are requested to notify us at once, and, if possible, return the shipping tag 
which accompanied the goods with such notification, and all errors will cheerfully be 
made right. 
SHIPPING SEASON. — Our shipping season usually opens in this section about 
tlie 1st of April and continues until some time in the month of May, and in the fall 
our shipments are made during the month of October and the early part of Novem- 
ber. Ple.ise bear in mind that the planting season is not regulated by the day of the 
month nor by the state of vegetal ion where the planting is to be done, but the proper 
season for planting trees should be determined by the condition of the trees to be 
planted. It is hotter that these trees be started a little. Trees that have burst their 
buds will do better than those planted when perfectly dormant. It matters but little 
if tlie trees in the locality where the stock is being set are in full leaf if the trees 
that are being planted are not started to any great extent; they will be none the 
worse for having been jihuited a little late. As a rule, we have found that deciduous 
trees, as well as evergreens, rlo bctlcr if planled after the groimd has begun to warm 
up. Frequently the lime for planting corn is the best time for planting trees 
Hints on Transplanting, Etc. 
We cannot aftemiit to give complete directions on all poinis connected with tree- 
planting, but simply a few hints on the more important oi)erations. Every nuin who 
purchases a bill of trees should put himself in possession of some treatise on tree 
cultui'o, that will furnish him with full and reliable inslructions on the routine of 
management. Transplanting is to bo considered under the following heads: 
1st. Selection of Orchard Site.— The best site for an orchard is on high land 
with a north or noi'tlicasterly exposure; such locations are usually found best, for the 
reasons that high land is not as subject to frost in blossoming season, and northerly 
