TREE PROTECTORS 
For best results when planting an orchard we would recommend the use of tree 
protectors to protect the bodies of the trees from sunburn, also from rabbits and 
other small animals that prey on and injure young nursery stock. The most val¬ 
uable protector on the market is made from the Yucca Palm. They are easily put 
on and are porous, allowing a free circulation of air, at the same time affording 
every protection. We can supply these protectors in any quantity. Write us for 
prices. 
CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION 
Our nurseries are inspected several times each year by the local Horticultural 
Commissioner, under the direction of the State Commission of Horticulture and 
Entomology. Every shipment we make is accompanied with a tag of inspection. 
Aside from this we exercise every care to have our stock free from disease and 
insect pests. 
OFFICE OF HORTICULTURAL COMMISSIONER, 
Fresno, Fresno County, California. 
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: 
As Horticultural Inspector of Fresno County, I have always found the 
Fresno Nursery Co. not only reliable, but the members of this firm exer¬ 
cise every care to have their stock free from disease. Indeed, they would 
not send out a tree, vine or plant knowing it to be affected in any way. 
I am assured that all nursery stock sent out they would not hesitate to 
plant themselves. p q SCHELL 
HORTICULTURAL INSPECTOR, FRESNO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA 
WEIGHTS OF NURSERY STOCK 
The general run of deciduous fruit trees, either in bales or cases, average about 
as follows: 4/6 ft. size, 1 % pounds each; 3/4 ft. size, 1 pound each; 2/3 ft., V 2 
pound each; grape vines, 1-3 of a pound each. 
Citrus trees, balled, packed in boxes, 40 pounds each, and with naked roots, 3 
pounds each. Balled palms and other ornamental trees, where the stock is taken 
up with a ball of earth on roots, average 40 pounds each. Grape cuttings, 14 
to 16 inches long, 90 pounds to the thousand cuttings. Eucalyptus trees in flats, 
100 plants to the flat, weigh 50 pounds per flat. The weights given above include 
the weight of packing material used in packing stock for shipment. 
In order to determine the approximate freight charges on a shipment, patrons 
can ascertain freight rates from their local agent from Fresno to their destination 
(rate per 100 lbs.) and in this way can figure about the cost for transportation 
charges. 
In less than carload lots we make a small charge to cover cost of material used 
m packing. Where parties order a carload of stock we make no charge for pack¬ 
ing. In shipping carloads we pack stock in the cars, which requires n6 boxing. 
Sufficient straw and shingle tow is used to keep stock in good condition. Our 
packing methods are perfect and we exercise every care to protect the interests 
of our patrons, being anxious to please them in order to merit their future patronage. 
SPECIAL QUOTATIONS ON LARGE ORDERS 
When you are in the market for a large amount of stock we would be pleased 
to have you send us an exact list of your wants for quotations. We will cheerfully 
furnish estimates on large orders and give intending buyers every information in 
our power regarding the best variety to plant and other data in detail. 
A WORD OF CAUTION 
Address all orders and make all remittances payable to the firm direct. Pay 
no money to agents who claim to represent us unless they show a letter of authority 
All of our agents carry with them a certificate of agency, and when placing orders 
with traveling solicitors be sure, if they claim to represent us, to have them show 
you our authority. 
