HISTORY 
N 1851 our senior partner left the employ of Louis 
Van Houtte, the great European horticulturist, and 
after engaging with two of the principal Eastern 
nurseries, finally settled in Chicago. From the modest 
start in 1856 the business steadily increased until now the 
plant covers 480 acres. In 1895 William A. Peterson, 
who had previously been connected with the concern for 
nine years, was made a member of the firm and has since 
then been its manager. 
LOCATION 
Situated within the city limits, on Lincoln and Peter¬ 
son Avenues, seven miles northwest of the Court House. 
The office at the Nursery is one and one-half miles west of 
Rose Hill and the various North Side car lines. We will meet with carriages any customers who notify us one day in advance. 
1 he map on the last page will show how accessible we are for those who drive or ride a wheel. 
ILLUSTRATIONS 
1 he photographs used are all taken on the premises. 
PRIVATE PARK 
The proprietors’ and employees’ residences, the stone stables, electric light plant, water works, blacksmith’s shop and other 
accessoiy buildings are tastefully distributed over some twelve acres of ground. 
WELCOME 
Everj couitesy extended to visitors, who are welcome any day except Sunday. We prefer customers to make personal 
selection when possible. The month of June is a favorable time to visit the Nursery—when the Pteonias are in their glory. 
