W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, GENEVA, N. Y. 
Introduction 
It is hardly necessary for us, in presenting this new and revised edition of our General Catalogue, to devote much 
space to introduction. 
For more than eighty years, The “Geneva Nursery” has been before the public, as an acknowledged leader among 
the great nursery concerns of the world, and we are privileged to say, that the experienced management which has char¬ 
acterized it from its beginning, and the unsurpassed facilities for growing and handling stock which it possesses, enables 
it still to hold that position. 
We have used every means to keep in the lead in introducing new varieties, and as soon as their value is established 
they are offered to our patrons with a candid statement as to their worth. 
We believe we stand at the head among nurseries of the country in the matter of growing every plant suitable for 
this climate, and we have in our employ such a force of skilled assistants that we are in a position to assure our patrons 
that their orders will be carefully and correctly filled. 
We offer and accept orders for only such varieties as we can supply. If, through any oversight in filling orders, 
mistakes may occur, purchase money will be refunded or other stock will be furnished in lieu thereof. 
We aim to supply only the best of stock, and at the lowest prices consistent with the quality of goods offered. 
We wish to thank the public for the liberal patronage which it has given us for more than half a century, and solicit 
a continuance of the same. 
We extend an invitation to our patrons to visit our nurseries and see for themselves the extent of our plant and 
study our methods. 
OUR LOCATION AND ADVANTAGES 
Our Location - , being in the most delightful and fertile-growing region in the State of New York, gives us facilities 
for growing nursery stock equaled by few, and surpassed by none; it is easy of access to all parts of the country in the 
shipping and transportation of trees. 
Our land contains all the mineral elements needed to produce the hardiest, healthiest and thriftiest trees, 
those which are the longest lived, and which will produce the best possible results for the planter. For these reasons 
we claim great advantages from our soil. This is a matter of the greatest importance to every planter. It pays to 
produce the best and that "only.” It is one of the first laws of Nature, that in order to obtain the best, we must 
have the best to produce from. 
A very important feature in connection with our trees is that grown upon our heavy, strong, rich, well-drained 
soil, they are healthier, longer-lived, less liable to injury from extreme cold, and more productive than when taken from 
a light soil, and that being furnished with a more abundant supply of healthy, well-ripened and fibrous roots, they 
bear transplanting to a different soil and climate. 
HINTS ON TRANSPLANTING, ETC. 
The following points should never be overlooked: 
1st, Preparation of the Soil—-Prepare a rich, deep bed of mellow 
soil, and have the land sufficiently drained to relieve the roots from 
standing water. To insure a fine growth, land should be in as good 
condition as is required for a crop of wheat, corn or potatoes. 
2d, Pruning before Planting—Nearly all the Trees taken from the 
Nursery require pruning before transplanting, to balance the loss of 
roots occasioned by their removal. The tops should be shortened in by 
cutting off half the last season’s growth of all the branches, but large 
branches should not be cut off close to the trunk, as it injures the vitality 
of the tree. 
All broken or bruised roots should be cut off smoothly up to the 
sound wood, so as to hasten the emission of new roots and fibers. 
3d, Planting—Make the holes large enough to admit the root- 
without any cramping or bending, and deep enough to bring the tree 
to its natural depth. The fine surface soil should be used in covering 
the roots, and this should be carefully worked among them. If the 
ground is dry, it is well to pour in some water when the hole is partially 
filled. See that the ground is firmly and solidly packed over all parts 
of the roots by exerting the full weight of the planter upon it, so that 
there will be no opportunity for dry air or frost to enter and destroy 
roots de] rived of the full benefit of their natural protection. Omission 
to pack the earth solidly is a most frequent cause of failure in planting 
nursery stock. Fill the holes full enough to be even with the sur¬ 
rounding surface after the fresh earth settles. Always remove the 
label when planting. If this is left until the tree is grown, the connect¬ 
ing wire often cuts into and destroys the tree or branch to which it is 
attached. Never use manure in contact with roots. When planting 
dwarf trees set them low enough to cover the stock upon which they 
are budded, but not lower. Large standard trees should be staked and 
tied, so that the wind will not loosen the roots. This should be so done 
that the bands will not chafe the trees. 
TREES AS THEY ARE RECEIVED FROM THE 
NURSERY. 
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