Framingham Nurseries. Ffamingham. Mass. 
OfKce of the Framingham Nurseries 
Preface 
gp^WHE picture of Mr. William B. Whittier, the founder of 
the Framingham Nurseries, here presented, does not 
eJg do him justice, as it was taken when he was ill in 
Rotterdam, Holland; but it is the only picture that 
he had taken in recent years. However poor it is, we feel that 
all with whom he had dealings will appreciate even this likeness, 
for none knew him but to love and respect. He was a man of 
high integrity and ability. From humble beginnings he devel- 
oped one of the best Nurseries in the Eastern States, which was 
widely and favorably known, because he was fair in all his 
dealings and had an exalted sense of honor. His aim was to 
serve the public faithfully, and the public appreciated it and 
treated him with a liberal hand. His experience proved the 
truthfulness of the statement: " If a man can write a better 
book, preach a better sermon, or make a better mouse-trap than 
his neighbor,fithough he build his house in the woods, the world 
will make a well beaten path to his door." 
Mr. Whittier at the time of his death, which occurred Aug. 27, 1910, had just reached 
the goal which, for nearly twenty years, he had striven to reach. He had developed a large 
Nursery and won a good name for himself, when he was taken from his labors. That his life's 
work might not be sacrificed, and that his name might be continued with the business which he 
founded, the present owner undertook to carry on the enterprise he established. The old firm 
name, W. B. Whittier & Co., was included in the purchase, and under that name the business 
will continue .to be conducted. 
It has been the purpose of the present owner to continue along the lines pursued by the 
founder; raising good stock, selling at a reasonable price, paying all bills promptly, and, in short, 
treating the public " on the square." To-day, we have a much larger acreage than ever before, 
with increased facilities for serving the public, and are happy to announce that the public has 
generously responded. 
It is with feelings of thankfulness for the past and confidence for the future that we present 
this catalogue. Give us a trial order and let us prove that we have the goods here listed, inferior 
to none in quality and at reasonable prices. 
