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WHOLESALE PRICE-LIST FOR SPRING 
ERNE H. MATTHEWS 
NYLE A. EGGERT 
MATTHEWS-EGGERT NURSERY 
R. F. D. Number 1 ■ TWIN LAKES MICHIGAN 
REFERENCE 
Holton State Bank 
Holton, Michigan 
I N PRESENTING OUR LIST to the Nursery Trade, we beg leave to say a few words about nursery seeds. The seeds 
handled by importers and dealers are collected where it can be gathered with the least effort from stunted, 
crooked, low-growing, scrubby stands which usually bear seeds in abundance and can be picked without much 
climbing. The Scotch pine, Norway spruce and the Austrian pine seeds are from the great sand dunes in Normandy 
France and other similar places where they are produced in great quantities and are harvested at low cost. Such 
seeds are fertile, but produce inferior seedlings, owing to the fact that they take after the parent stock in form and 
habit of growth, and produce short-lived scrubby stands, which when matured, have very little lumbering value. 
Norway has the finest stands of spruce (picea exelsa) and of 
pine (pinus sylves tris) called in Norway “Fjell Furu.” These two 
species furnish the material for that country’s splendid lumber ex¬ 
port. What is masquerading under the name of Norway pine here 
in America is native to the northern states and Canada only. It is 
a slow-growing sparsely distributed specie of fair lumbering qual¬ 
ity, but partial to soil and climatic conditions and rather difficult to 
transplant. Its real name is “pinus resinosa. ” The real Norway 
pine is what is known here as “scotch” and in Scotland as “deal.” 
The Austrian pine (pinus austriaca nigra) is the most valuable 
timber tree in what is known as the black forest of Germany and 
Austria, where it is called “laricio. ” This and the scotch are the 
fastest growers and easiest to transplant of all pines which are 
hardy in this latitude and makes valuable lumber, providing howev¬ 
er, that the seeds are from the tall timberstands of Northern Eur¬ 
ope. All stands of the tall growing varieties produce seeds sparingly 
and the cones are carried at a great height from the ground, hence 
are slow to harvest and hard to obtain at any price, but their pro¬ 
geny will be stately monarchs in comparison with seedlings grown 
from seeds of the scrubby kinds. 
Mugho pine (pinus Mughus). This variety is planted solely for 
their ornamental quality as dwarfs. The seeds are gathered in the 
mountains of central Europe, but are not very dwarf, some reach¬ 
ing a height of eight feet, and for that reason are a disappointment 
to the ultimate planter. The next best are from the Risen gebirge 
in Germany, but even these are not suited for plantings that demand 
absolute dwarfs. The real dwarf mughos are the lilleputian pines 
of the Orkney Islands, known in Europe as “pumilas.” These are 
the dwarfest and perhaps hardiest pines on earth. 
The source of the seeds are of the greatest importance. The lo¬ 
cation of the nursery, where the seeds are planted, is of minor im¬ 
portance. The same holds true in vegetative propagation. If hardi¬ 
ness and other characteristics are present in your propagating 
material, the location of the nursery cannot change it. It takes 
centuries to do that. For this reason we state the source of the 
seeds of all we offer, so the nurserymen will know what to expect 
from the behavior of our lining out stock. 
Our stocks are clean and free from insect or fungus injuries 
and our soil produces extra strong and fibrous roots, and we use 
the utmost care in digging and packing. Small evergreens have 
roots puddled when lifted from the seed beds, tied in bundles of 
100, roots mossed and wrapped in waterproof paper. Do not undo 
our work and care by careless handling. After receiving the stock, 
keep roots moist and tops ventilated, at all times, until planted. 
TERMS—Packing free when cash accompanies the order. Usual terms to customers with known credit. C. O. D. Orders must be 
accompanied with one-fourth of purchase price. No orders filled for less than lOO of any variety or grade. 500 at lOOO rates. 
When ordering, be sure to state how to ship—freight, express or parcel post. We ship from Holton and from Muskegon, Michigan. 
NORWAY SPRUCE 
Seeds from Vest Aasen, Norway 
100 1000 
88,000 4-10 in. S.....$2.50 $20.00 
ENGELMAN SPRUCE 
Seeds from Colorado 
100 1000 
10,000 3-6 in. S, all blue..$5.00 $45.00 
AUSTRIAN PINE 
Seeds from the Black Forest 
100 1000 
65,000 3-4 in. S_$1.75 $15.00 
SCOTCH PINE 
Seeds from Lands Aasen, Norway 
100 1000 
25,000 3-4 in. S_$1.75 $15.00 
MUGHO PINE 
Seeds from the Orkneys 
100 1000 
5,000 2-in. _$5.00 $45.00 
ORIENTAL ARBOR VITAE 
(Biota Orientalis Aurea) 
Seeds from Sakata, Japan 
Although rated as a dwarf, they are the 
fastest growers, hardiest and transplant 
more readily, and thrive in poorer soil with 
less moisture, and are of compact upright 
growth. Used for sheared hedges, founda¬ 
tion plantings, groups, tall windbreaks and 
single specimens. Ultimate height about 
35 feet. 
100 1000 
8,300 1-yr. transplants, 
10-12 in., well-filled....$7.00 $65.00 
70,000 2-yr. S, 8-10 in_ 3.50 30.00 
100,000 1-yr. green, 4-6 in. 2.00 18.00 
AMERICAN ARBOR VITAE 
Seeds Home-grown 
100 1000 
5,000 2-yr. S, 5-7 in_ $2.00 $18.00 
Chinese Upright Silver Juniper 
Seeds from Sakata, Japan 
Much hardier and more robust grower than 
the Swedish and Irish. Thrives in poorer, 
drier soil, a fast grower, when young, and 
immune to Juniper blight. 
100 1000 
10,000 1-yr. S, 5-7 in., 
branched_$5.00 $45.00 
JAPANESE BROADLEAVED MAPLE 
(Acer Palmatum Autropurpureum) 
Seeds from Sakata, Japan 
About 80% run true to color; balance are 
varigated, striped and dotted with red, 
yellow and green. 100% red can only be 
obtained by selection before the foliage 
falls, in which case orders must be placed 
early in the fall at an additional cost of 25%. 
These are the small seeded variety and 
forms a large shrub or small tree, if trim¬ 
med. They are very hardy and great favor¬ 
ites where well known. Must not be con¬ 
fused with the large seeded acer palmatum 
which are used for understock for the 
bloodleaved sorts. 
10 100 
600 2-yr. 8-12 in. 
branched_$2.50 $20.00 
700 2-yr. 6-10 in. 
branched_ 1.50 10.00 
3500 1-yr. 3-6 in_ .75 6.50 
RUSSIAN OLIVE 
(Eleagnus Angustifolia) 
Seeds Home-grown 
Thrives in the poorest and driest of soils 
and are fast growers, when young, a large 
shrub, and if trimmed, a small tree, 15 to 
20 feet. Its velvety, silvercolored foliage 
makes an admirable contrast in clumps of 
shrubbery. The fruit is not edible, but very 
ornamental on account of its shiny, silvery 
color. 
100 1000 
1400 1-yr. 10-12 in_$3.00 $25.00 
1500 1-yr. 6-10 in._ 2.00 18.00 
WHITE-FLOWERED DOGWOOD 
(Cornus Florida Alba) 
The most beautiful of small native trees. 
Pure white waxlike flowers the size of a 
silver half-dollar in great profusion in the 
spring, heavy leathery ornamental foliage 
turning scarlet in autumn, shiny scarlet 
fruit hangs on well into winter, stand par¬ 
tial shade and can be kept in bush or tree 
form. Height about 20 feet. 
100 1000 
2500 1-yr. S, 10-12 in.$5.00 $45.00 
JOSEKEA LILAC 
(Hungarian) 
Seeds Home-grown 
Does not sucker from the root; foliage like 
Jap tree lilac; blooming season much 
later than any of the vulgaris sorts. Flow¬ 
ers of delicate structure, azure blue, fad¬ 
ing to almost white. The flowers last a long 
time and possess a most delightful fra¬ 
grance. 
500 1-yr. No. 1 S_$7.00 per 100 
300 1-yr. No. 2 S_ 5.00 per 100 
NORWAY MAPLE 
(Acer Platanoides) 
Seeds Home-grown 
We find that the one-year-old are the best 
grade for transplanting these maples into 
nursery rows. With roots properly cut back 
they form a splendid root system without 
further transplanting; hence, growth is 
not retarded and they form smoother stems, 
and marketable grades are obtained in 
shorter time. 
100 1000 
50,000 1-yr S, 4-8 in. (roots 
much larger)_$3.00 $25.00 
SHAGBARK (or Shellbark) HICKORIE 
(Hickoria Ovata) 
Seeds Home-grown 
The parents of these hickories are old trees 
left in the fields of our farm when the land 
was cleared on account of their large thin- 
shelled nuts. The roots of these seedlings 
should be cut back to about six inches 
when planted and no transplanting will be 
necessary, as they will not form taproot 
after being cut back. The old “hooey” of 
transplanting or root-pruning every year 
results not only in loss of growth, but 
makes scrubby unthrifty stock when ready 
for sale. 
100 1000 
30,000 1-yr. S, 4-8 in. 
tops, 10-12 in. roots_$3.50 $30.00 
BLACK CHERRY 
(Prunus Serotina) 
Seed from Special Trees on Our Farm 
The large timber cherry is a fast grower 
and make showy ornamentals, as well as 
high-priced veneer timber. Fruit a favorite 
food for robins and other birds, and helps 
to attract their attention from berries and 
other fruits. 
1400 1-yr. S, 6-10 in_$2.50 per 100 
1400 1-yr. S, 4-7 in_ 1.75 per 100 
SILVER MAPLE 
(Acer Dacycarpum) 
Seeds Home-grown 
Fastest growers of all maples 
1100 1-yr. S, 12-18 in_$3.50 per 100 
800 1-yr. S, 9-12 in_ 2.50 per 100 
400 1-yr. S, 6-9 in_ 1.75 per 100 
RED MAPLE 
(Acer Rubrum) 
Seeds Home-grown 
Foliage turns scarlet in autumn. Slow 
grower, while young, but one of the larg¬ 
est of the maple family, when matured. 
Stands wetter soil than any other maple. 
1000 1-yr. S, 4-8 in_$2.00 per 100 
BOX ELDER 
(Acer Negundu) 
Mountain Maple, Ash-leaved Maple 
Seeds Home-grown 
100 1000 
5000 1-yr. S, 12-18 in. __.$1.50 $12.00 
In addition to the above, we have in large quantities 19 varieties of one-year-old evergreens. These are too young for lining out in the 
field and must be bedded and shaded for one year, if transplanted at this age, when they will be ready for the open field. If interested in 
these yearlings, ask for prices. 
We also have a small block of 1600 Alaska spruce (picea borealis). These are transplanted sheared specimens; some American upland 
Larch 6-10 feet, some American Arbor vitae, sheared specimens, globes and coneshaped; and a few hundred hemlock and sugar maples. All are 
too heavy for crating, but if loaded on trucks at nursery, there is a chance for an extra good buy for some landscape man who can use them. 
The spruce run mostly 3-4 feet and up. 
We do not make any claim to superiority on the length of time we have been established, in fact, we have not been in any old r jR at a ^> 
but we do have a highly trained and efficient propagator, with both European and American experience. We have a variety of soils and do not 
have to use unsuitable land for any variety, and we do not use the common run of seeds. We also have some acres of spaghnum moss for packing. 
We are young men entering this line as a life vocation and will do our best to merit the patronage of nurserymen. A trial w *^ convince you. 
Our nursery is located on the Muskegon and Newaygo county line, on state road 216, two miles north of Maple Island. 
Address all orders and communications to 342 Apple Avenue, Muskegon, Michigan 
5% DISCOUNT ON ALL ORDERS PLACED BEFORE MARCH 15th, WHEN CASH ACCOMPANIES THE ORDER 
