To the Public 
E take pleasure in presenting herewith a carefully revised edition of 
our Descriptive Catalogue. We have taken great pains in the revision 
of our list to cull out all worthless varieties, and to catalogue 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 which follows contains, with but few exceptions, 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-tive miles from the northwest, and 
stock which is sent out by us has been thoroughly tested by as severe exposure as 
they 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 we 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 nriture years, and we believe we are as well prepared to handle stock in a first- 
class manner as any firm in the United States. 
We take great pains in our packing, using only the very best of materials. Our 
packing-houses are large, covering approximately one and one-half acres, and all our 
packing is done under cover where the stock is not exposed to the sun and wind, and we 
can promise our patrons that the stock will be put into the hands of the railroad com- 
panies 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 found in the filling of the order, our 
patrons are requested to notify us at once, and, if possible, return the shipping lag 
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 
the 1st of April and continues until some time in the month of May, and in the fall 
our shipments arc made during the month of October and the early part of Novem- 
ber. Please bear in mind that the planting season is not regulated by the day of the 
month nor by the state of vegetation 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 better that- these trees be started a little. Trees that have burst their 
buds will do better than those [ilanted when perfectly dormant. It matters but little 
if the 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 planted a little late. As a rule, we have found that deciduous trees, 
as well as evergreens, do better if planted after the ground has begun to warm up. 
Frequently the time for planting corn is the best time for planting trees. 
Hints on Transplanting, Etc. 
We cannot attempt to give complete directions on all points connected with tree- 
planting, but simply a few hints on the more important operations. Every man who 
purchases a bill of trees should put himself in possession of some treatise on tree cul- 
ture, that will furnish him with full and reliable instructions on the routine of manage- 
ment. Trans|)lanting is to be considered under the following heads: 
ist. Selection of Orchard Site.— The best site for an orchard is on high land 
with a north or northeasterly exposure; such locations are usually found best, for the 
reasons that high land is not as subject to frost in blossoming season, and northerly 
