INTRODUCTION 
UST a word of appreciation to old customers for liberal orders 
received during the past twenty years — and a few words addi¬ 
tional to that other portion of the tree-planting public who have 
not yet favdred us. 
Our aim is, and always has been, to produce stock that shall 
prove a profitable investment to the planter. We have always placed quality 
ahead of quantity. The natural result has been that we have been compelled 
to extend our boundaries far beyond our original expectations. 
At the very inception of our nursery business we commenced planting test 
orchards, which have since been added to annually until we now have one of 
the most complete collections of fruiting trees to be found in the state. At the 
State Fair, held in Jacksonville in 1901, we took first premium for finest col¬ 
lection of citrus fruit, and also for best display of citrus nursery stock. These 
comprehensive test orchards have proven a most valuable adjunct to our 
nursery business — and equally valuable to our customers as to us. 
It is with some pride that we allude to the dimensions of our foreign 
trade. Our products are annually shipped to points thousands of miles away. 
Amongst our thousands of customers nearer home is the United States 
Government, for whom we are growing special hybrids on contract, both 
in nursery and orchard. 
We do not believe this introduction need be lengthy. The pages that fol¬ 
low will probably interest you more. We trust the few illustrations scattered 
throughout the book will be found pleasing. In addition to trees and shrubs 
we call your particular attention to Roses, of which we have one of the finest 
collections in the South. Remarks to Customers, Prices, and Order Sheet, will 
be found in back of Catalogue. Further definite information on subjects per¬ 
taining to varieties or culture will be freely furnished upon request. 
Very truly yours, 
October, 1902 Q. L. TABILR 
Copyright IQ02, by G. L. Taber 
