FOREWORD 
Please Observe the Following When Ordering 
O UR NURSERY, 2600 feet above sea level, in the Sierra Nevada of NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, pro¬ 
duces hardy plants that ripen up, as they should, in the fall and are in perfect condition for planting 
long before those produced at lower elevations and latitudes. Our latitude is the same as Southern 
Ohio. WE CAN SHIP ANYWHERE. No mealy bug, white fly or other pests are found here. 
SHIPPING SEASON—From October 25th to May 1st. Stocks in pots and cans, at any time. FIL¬ 
BERTS, November 15th to March 15th. 
ORDER EARLY—Place your orders as far in advance as possible. We can give you better selection 
and service by having the order in hand before the rush season is on. It is better to have your stock 
shipped before you are actually ready to plant, i£ possible, heeling it in on your grounds. How to 
heel in trees, see page 21. Movement of nursery stock is governed, by weather conditions. 
SUBSTITUTIONS—-None made unless so instructed. 
ADJUSTMENTS—We promptly and cheerfully correct any errors made by us, if promptly advised 
on receipt of stock. 
TERMS—Cash with order, or on orders placed long in advance of shipping date, 20% cash will hold 
same. Expense of handling will not permit acceptance of tree orders for less than $1.00, unless called 
for at the nursery, except where marked Postpaid, Parcel Post charges must be included; any excess 
will be refunded or extra plants sent for same. Freight and express are paid by purchaser. 
CALIFORNIA STATE TAX—State law requires us to collect 2j4% tax on all sales for shipment 
within the State. Please add this to your remittance. Shipments to points outside California require 
no tax. 
Five trees or plants OF A KIND at 10 rate; 50 at 100 rate, except as noted. 
Prices in This Catalog Supersede All Previous Quotations and are Subject to Change» 
How to Plant and Care for Trees and Shrubs 
SET PLANTS WITH BARE ROOTS THIS WAY SET BALLED PLANTS THIS WAY 
SET PLANT SLIGHTLY DEEPER 
THA^T STOOD IN NURSERY 
(2} SPREAD ROOTS 
^ OUT NATURALL' 
©SHAKE 
SOIL DOWN AMONG RO'0«S /A 
WORK IN WITH FINGERS 
(6) FILL HOLE AND TRAMP 
SOILTHE LIGHTER THE 
SOIL THE HARDER THE TRAMP 
'/////*'- 
HAKE TREE UP AND 
D0WNT0SETTLEDIRT 
TREAD SOIL FIRMLY WHEN 
HOLE IS HALF FULL 
LEAVE LOOSE SOU. ON 
TOPORCOVERGROUND 
DIG A HOLE 
SEVERAL 
INCHES WIDER 
AND DEEPER 
THAN NECES¬ 
SARY TO AD 
MIT THE 
EARTH 
BALL 
SET TREE IN HOLE 
TRIFLE LOWER THAN 
IT STOOD IN NURSERY 
ILL 6001 
TOP SOIL UP 
BALL. PACK FIRMLY 
WITH FEET OR 
TLE BY FILLING 
WITH WATER 
:N BURLAP 
AT TOP OF BALL AND 
^ROLLBACKORCUT 
/POCKET LEFT TO 
„ , „ . _ „ CATCH WATER 
r mm 
® NOTE •• MANUR?SnlESS a/ WELL ROTTED AND THOROUGH' 
LY MIXED WITH THE SOIL SHOULD BE USED ONLY OK TOP IF 
USED AT ALL. 
Wire Tags. Should be removed when planting or 
they will girdle tree. 
Safety and Protection. In nearly all cases it is ad¬ 
visable to give the trunk of the trees protection to 
guard against sunburn. This is dc/ne by giving the 
trunk a thorough whitewashing to the first branches 
and then wrapping loosely with burlap. Sunburn in¬ 
duces borers to enter the tree. See page 28 for Tree 
Protectors. 
The Importance of Staking. Most deciduous trees 
should be firmly staked when planted, as this will 
prevent heavy winds from loosening them and 
insure a straight growth. In fastening the tree to 
the stake, wrap some burlap around the body of 
the tree first so as to prevent chafing. 
After Care. While of the greatest importance, 
proper planting is only the beginning. Trees may 
live even though neglected, but will fail to render 
the satisfaction and pleasure that is possible if well 
cared for. Never let trees get dry during the first 
summer. When you irrigate, see that they get a 
thorough soaking. This is vastly better than giving 
them a little water at a time. Keep the ground 
around your plants and trees thoroughly loose. A 
good mulch is a great^ help. Our stock properly 
planted and cared for will repay any little addition¬ 
al expenditure of time and money, by adding in in¬ 
creasing measure to the attractiveness of the garden 
and home. State Sales Tax of 2*4% Must 
LL HOLE WITH SOIL. PACK FIRMLY 
AND LEAVE TOP OF GROUND COVERED WITH LOOSE 
EARTH. OR BETTER MULCH WITH STRAWY WELL ROT¬ 
TED MANURE 
How to Plant Evergreens 
(1) Immerse earfh-ball in water until well mois¬ 
tened, but not until soft. • 
(2) Dig hole a foot larger and deeper than earth- 
ball. 
(3) Lift tree by earth-ball (not by stem) into 
hole. Fold back top of burlap, but don’t remove. 
(4) Tamp good top soil around ball. 
(5) Fill hole with water, then finish filling hole 
with soil, leaving top soil loose. Mulch with leaves 
or manure. 
(6) If large tree, tie to stake. 
Pruning Ornamentals. With sharp knife trim off 
broken roots and bruised ends of roots of all de- 
cidous trees and shrubs. The tops of deciduous 
trees and shrubs should be pruned in proportion 
to the amount of roots lost in transplanting. Usu¬ 
ally remove 1 /3 of growth on deciduous trees and 
shrubs. Most evergreens from cans or that are 
balled need no pruning when planted. If requested 
to do so we will prune back all plants before ship¬ 
ping. Do not top Birch trees, although the lateral 
branches may be shortened in. 
The index on page 28 will assist you in find¬ 
ing the plants you want. 
Be Added by Residents of California 
1 
