PARK AND CEMETERY. 
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Trees hsi Livihc Creatures 
Trees have a right to healthy life and to live out the years that 
Mother Nature intended for them. But too often they are neglected or 
abused, or suffer injury from storms— then disease creeps in and soon 
they are mere shells— dying from lack of intelligent care. 
The value of fine trees demands for them skillful treatment by 
men trained in tree surgery -men who can give to trees the care neces- 
sary to preserve them in full vigor, that by their grace and beauty they 
may become living monuments in our public grounds. 
The treatment of trees is a profession, requiring men of honor 
and character. An unskilled tree man is fully as great a menace as an 
unlearned doctor. The Davey T ree Experts are men of ability, thorough- 
ly trained in the scientific and mechanical principles of tree surgery. 
A Responsible Business Organization Controls 
the Work of these Men, and Is a Guaran- 
tee of Satisfactory Service. 
The service of the Davey Tree Experts is available wherever the 
highest quality work is desired in the treatment of trees. Commission- 
ers, Superintendents, or others in charge of parks, cemeteries, and other 
public properties are invited to avail themselves of our inspection service 
— it is free and does not involve obligation. Descriptive booklets will be 
sent on request, if you name the principal varieties and number of trees 
in which you are interested. Write promptly, for 
our representative may soon be in your city. 
THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT CO., Inc. 
469 LEAVES STREET KENT, OHIO. 
Operating the Davey Institute of Tree Surgery. 
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PEONIES 
OUR UNIQUE GUARANTEE 
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We will replace with three every plant blooming untrue to description 
MME. CROUSSE 
Without a rival as a free-blooming, midseason, pure paper-white peony. It is a good keeper and shipper. 
The petals are large and thick. It is most delightfully fragrant. We have a very large stock of this splendid 
variety and can make extremely low prices for immediate shipment. 
Strong divided roots, $15.00 per 100; $2.00 per doz. 
Small plants (1 year old, 1 or two stalks), $25.00 per 100; $ 3.50 per doz. 
Medium plants (2 years old, 3 to 5 stalks), 40.00 per 100; 6.00 per doz. 
Large plants (3 years old, 6 to 12 stalks), 75.00 per 100; 10.00 per doz. 
All other standard varities at right prices, which includes our unparalleled guarantee. Send for complete, illustrated 
Wholesale Price List, just out. It includes a selected list of Irises. 
Peterson Nursery 
30 North La Salle Street 
CHICAGO, ILL. 
WM. A PETERSON, Proprietor 
Established 1856 
