FOREWORD 
IN publishing this Catalog, it has been our endeavor to heighten its 
practical usefulness by departing from the usual custom among 
nurserymen of presenting their stock almost entirely in the nature 
of a botanical classification. Believing that but few persons {outside of 
collectors) are interested in, or buy, nursery stock for its scientific signifi- 
cance or value alone, we have arranged the following lists in a way that we feel 
will be of most genuine aid to the great majority of plant buyers who look 
upon what they buy as Home Scenery — to he ornamental, or serviceable, 
or both — hut who may need a certain amount of experienced suggestion 
and guidance, first in visualizing and finally in accomplishing the results 
they have in mind. 
For this reason we have classified and herewith present our stock 
not botanically but as the layman sees it — according to the artistic or 
utilitarian purpose or purposes for which each variety is best suited. In 
the same manner the general directions for planting with which we have 
amplified these lists — while essentially incomplete and in no way intended 
as a technical handling of the subject — will, we believe, be welcome and 
of tangible help. 
In short, we have attempted to provide a comprehensive and easily 
comprehended reference book on the beautification of home .surroundings 
for the average American home-lover — to whom it is respectfully dedicated. 
We shall mention our history but briefly. Established more than 
twenty years ago by the late W. B. Whittier, this firm has made a practice 
of growing only the best quality of nursery stock in the varieties that have 
proved to be hardiest and most desirable in this rigorous northern climate. 
Although now under different management, we have continued to follow 
along these lines. Consequently, Framingham Nursery Stock is recognized 
as the standard for America in giving customers a "square deal". 
Being of perishable nature, our stock is not guaranteed to live. We 
do, however, guarantee it to be alive and healthy at time of shipment. All 
we ask is that reasonable care be taken of it, in helping it through dry seasons, 
etc. We meet the buyer more than half way in pursuing a policy of giving 
absolute satisfaction. And s\ich a guarantee from us is far stronger than 
that of replacement by a firm of lesser reputation. 
The prices quoted in this Catalog cover the cost of plants carefully 
packed and delivered to the transportation companies. 
FRAMINGHAM 
MASS. 
