THE AMERICAN CIVIC ASSOCIATION 
HARRISBURG. PENNSYLVANIA 
The Berryhill Nursery Co. 
Gentlemen: I have been thinking of what I have seen in Harrisburg in the past year in the 
way of foundation plantings, little gardens, and the like, to show the growing appreciation of 
our people of home decoration. 
Four or five years ago the dooryards of Harrisburg were painful to see. Apparently the 
influence of growing green in the lives of the people was not recognized. The change that 
has come about is, I think, due primarily to the influence and methods of the Berryhill Nursery. 
The plantings have been with design, and good design at that, rather than on the basis of what 
some nursery agent could make the most profit on. Consequently, as one goes about now, it 
is possible to see evergreens used where they belong, tying the house and the garden together. 
Herbaceous plants are coming into use which have heretofore been strange to the most of 
Harrisburg. Better roses, better shrubs and more of them are characterizing the town. 
I am glad to tell you this because of the feeling I have come to hold that the Berryhill 
Nursery, which, of course, is organized like other business enterprises, to make money, has 
actually been a real civic advantage to Harrisburg. . . . 
I send you my hearty congratulations for your important part in bringing about this better 
condition in Harrisburg. 
Y ours very truly, 
(Signed) J. HORACE McFARLAND, President. 
