INTRODUCTION 
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We selected Oakford as a location for our nur¬ 
sery on account of the fact that within a short ra¬ 
dius there is a great variety of soil compositions 
and situations. Part of the country was an ancient 
lake bed. We have a large selection for this rea¬ 
son. We can grow the largest variety of plants 
possible in the Temperate Zofie. 
We select the soil best suited to grow large 
root systems. Most plants are grown in sandy 
loam, the texture of which is loose enough to give 
root action plenty of room. With few exceptions, 
our stock is field grown, insuring hardiness. We 
cultivate, spray and prime our plants with the idea 
of increasing strength of the root systems. 
We dig fresh plants for each order and do not 
ship out of storage. 
Our orders are packed with such care and co~ 
fidence, we guarantee arrival in good condition. ir 
you receive a shipment in bad condition, let us 
know at once and we will replace or refund your 
money. 
Our policy is to grow the best varieties. We 
always have a lot of new things on trial at the 
nursery. 
Our prices are as low as are consistant with the 
cost of production of large, sturdy, well grown 
plants. 
We have attempted to give you an abridged 
description of each plant and our version of the 
best location, soil and culture suited. Your success 
will be determined by the care you give the plants. 
SETTING PLANTS 
Set all plants exactly as grown in nursery. If 
set deeper than crown, buds are buried too deeply; 
if too high the feeder roots dry out. The only ex¬ 
ceptions are some varieties of gentian, asclepias, 
platycodon and other fleshy rooted plants. 
CULTIVATING PLANTS 
Before cultivation you should examine roots, 
and do not cultivate so deeply as to cut the feeder 
roots. Many plants send out feeder roots close to 
the surface. All the carnation family for instance, 
feed very cose to surface, and if feeder roots are 
cut will not give satisfaction. 
DISEASES AND INSECTS 
Plants today are killed or stunted by many plant 
diseases and insect pests. Plants should be dusted 
or sprayed before trouble arrives. For instance, 
you may have wondered why your phlox are not do¬ 
ing well. Red spider sucks the life out of the plant 
and mildew and rust finish the job. See page 17 for 
recommened control. 
You are always welcome at Oakford. Oakford 
is situated in Central Illinois in Menard County 
about thirty-five miles northwest from Springfield. 
We thank you for your past patronage and 
hope that we may serve for many years to come. 
A. J. Hereford, Prop. 
Russell M. Lounsberry, Manager. 
HEREFORD’S GARDENS, OAKFORD, ILLINOIS 
