FARMER SEED & NURSERY CO., FARIBAULT, MINN. 
Plan now ! 
for SPRING PLANTING 
With our better Northern Grown 
Nursery Stock 
NEW FRUIT GROWING POSSIBILITIES FOR THE NORTHWEST 
LOWEST PRICES IN HISTORY 
Never in our history have we made such wonderful offers in hardy 
Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Plants and Vines. The very 
choicest new Fruits and Berries developed by the Experiment Stations 
of the Northwest may be had at about production cost. It is the 
chance of a lifetime to beautify your place—to plan that outdoor living 
room—improve the landscape—set out that long desired orchard and 
start a real Berry patch. 
We Help You Plan 
If uncertain what to plant, send us a rough pencil sketch of your 
yard—indicate dimensions and present plantings. Tell how much you 
feel like investing, and you will be surprised at the wonderful collec¬ 
tion of Trees and Shrubs just a few dollars will buy, and the great 
improvement and increased value it will - add to your property. 
Minnesota grown Nursery Stock must be hardy. It does cost more 
to produce it here, therefore do not compare our quotations with Iowa 
or Nebraska grown stocks. Plant for the future, and consider well 
how our Fair Play Guarantee protects you. 
Landscape Plans 
We make no charge for suggestions, where and what to plant, if a 
rough sketch is sent to us. However, if a detailed plan is wanted, 
drawn to scale by our expert landscape draftsman, a charge of $2.00 
is made. This charge, however, may be deducted if an order for 
Nursery Stock is placed with us, amounting to $15.00 or over. No de¬ 
tailed plan can be prepared after April 1st, for want of time. 
Shipping Season 
As a rule we can ship about March 15th—throughout April and May. 
All items are securely packed and guaranteed to reach destination in 
good' growing condition. Instructions for care and planting accom¬ 
pany each order. 
Send Part Remittance Only 
Make your selections now, so the best specimens may be reserved 
for your order. Don’t wait until the busy planting season is at hand. 
Send us only % of amount due, with the order—balance can be paid 
at shipping time. 
Note—Owing to the great expense of handling and packing Nursery 
items, we cannot accept orders for Trees, Shrubs or Plants totaling less 
than $1.00. 
Parcel Post Shipments 
Allow plenty of postage to cover weight of stock and packing ma¬ 
terial. Any over-payment will be refunded. Two or three 4-5-ft. Trees, 
or four or five 3-4 ft. Trees can be sent parcel post for 25c to 35c. 
We reserve the right to ship the most practical way. 
OUR FAIR PLAY GUARANTEE 
All of our nursery stock carries the Minnesota Inspection Cer¬ 
tificate and is guaranteed true to name and in good growing con¬ 
dition. If for any reason you do not find everything just as repre¬ 
sented, notify us at once and we will order shipment returned, 
refund your money or replace the items without charge. 
The prices at which we sell our nursery stock are most reasonable, 
but regardless of our low prices, if the stock fails to grow with 
proper care, where planting instructions have been followed, we will 
replace such stock at one-half of the catalog price, provided the loss 
is reported to us not later than August 15, 1934. Replacement will 
be made the following spring.—We return excess postage. 
SPECIAL $1.00 NURSERY OFFERS 
Youi* choice, any lot for $1.00—prepaid to third zone. 
Lot A—30 new Chinese Elm Seedlings, 12-18 inches. 
Lot B—50 new Chinese Elm Seedlings, 6-12 inches. 
Lot C—30 Norway Spruce Seedlings, 6-8 inches. 
Lot D—10 Colorado Blue Spruce Seedlings, 4-8 inches. 
Lot E—15 Black Hills Spruce Seedlings, 4-8 inches. 
Lot F—25 Scotch Pine Seedlings, 6-8 inches. 
Lot G—25 Latham Raspberries, 1 year. 
Lot H—20 Cumberland Black Raspberries, No. 1 plants. 
Lot I—10 Beta Grapes, No. 1 plants. 
Lot J—10 Concord Grapes, No. 1 plants. 
Lot It—10 Spirea Van Houttei, Bridal Wreath, 1 year, 
mailing size. 
Lot L—15 Japanese Barberry, two-year, mailing size. 
Lot M—10 Perennials, Surprise Collection, assorted. 
No changes can be made in these collections. No nursery 
orders accepted under $1.00. 
Chinese Siberian Elm, 6 Years Old; Showing Results Even in an 
Unfavorable Location. 
CHINESE SIBERIAN ELM 
The True Northern Strain—Rapid Growing—Hardy— 
Drought-Resistant—New King of Trees. 
No other Tree is in as great demand at the present time as the 
Chinese Elm. It is the’ fastest growing, most satisfactory shade and 
ornamental or windbreak Tree. The U. S. Department of Agriculture, 
Bulletin 945, says it is a rapid grower, with slender, almost wiry 
branches. It is one of the first trees to leaf out in the spring, and 
the last to shed its leaves in the fall. It is remarkably free from the 
usual plant diseases and insect injury common to the elm. It is very 
hardy and has proven valuable under a greater variety of climatic and 
soil conditions than any tree yet introduced. Its resistance to drought, 
alkali and extremes of temperature render it especially valuable. 
The Chinese Elm is adapted to any part of the United States. For 
windbreak or screen, its natural habit of branching from the ground 
if left untrimmed, makes it especially desirable. It will thrive where 
other trees could never exist and will grow to a height of 60 feet, 
attaining a girth of 12 feet, though can easily he controlled by pruning. 
Luxurious shade may be enjoyed in just a few short years and some 
specimens have reached a height of 23 to 25 feet in four years, with, 
a spread of 18 feet. See page 33. 
THE MOST TALKED OF TREE OF THE DAY 
The Chinese Elm comes from northern Manchuria and Siberia— 
the land that has given us Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Siberian Pea Tree and 
Dwarf Red Maple, also the Rugosa Rose. It is a land rich in thrifty 
and hardy plants. No wonder this remarkable tree is taking the 
country by storm and it is difficult to supply the demand. It is unusual 
to discover a tree that will grow in poor soil—grow rapidly in spite of 
neglect, and at the same time combine the gracefulness, dignity and 
rare beauty of our finest trees. The Chinese Elm has come to stay 
and will soon he among our most valuable trees for the lawn or street 
planting. Be sure to include them in your order. Prices on page 33. 
FREE SURPRISE GIFT OFFER 
For Early Nursery Orders. 
Send your nursery orders by not later than March 25th, and you 
will find an extra Surprise Gift included. 
Something you will prize highly, and the larger the order, the 
more valuable will be the gift. 
This applies to nursery orders only, of $1.00 or over—special 
offers or bargain collections are excluded. 
Be sure to mention the Gift Offer in ordering—and remember— 
only one-third of the amount due needed with the order—balance 
may be sent when shipment is wanted. 
Items quoted prepaid are prepaid to 3rd zone only (300 miles). 
WE RETURN ANY EXCESS POSTAGE. 
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