first hand knowledge as to the comparatively few kinds that are 
best and most adapted. It is the same way with pears, plums, 
cherries, currants, gooseberries, raspberries, and grapes; we have 
many varieties but only propagate a limited number of the Very 
best to offer as nursery stock. 
Many orchards and garden places might be improved greatly by 
the construction of one or more dams or ditches for the holding 
of runoff v/ater. One makes a success of growing things about in 
proportion to the degree of liking, knowledge and effort that he 
puts into the work. Dig into the ground in learning about the root 
systems of trees, and do not plant young trees in the way of filling 
vacancies amongst long established plantings, where the ground is 
already filled with roots in competition for moisture and fertility. 
I write this in the way of helping others get ideas of best methods. 
We are not simply trying to sell nursery stock, but wish each cus¬ 
tomer to have it become one of his best paying investments in 
later years. 
You can get a measure of help through joining your State Hor¬ 
ticultural Society. North and South Dakota are now combined in 
issuing a monthly magazine full of helpful articles that goes to 
each member; and besides this you are entitled to a selection from 
a goodly list of choice plants, including fruits, flowers, and vege¬ 
tables. Send one dollar, the annual fee, to Walter A. Simmons, 
Court House, Sioux Falls, S. D. 
VARIETIES TO PLANT 
I like having the customer make his own selections as much as 
possible when ordering; but in case of his being undecided we are 
always pleased to make selections for him. In such cases simply 
telt us something about your sail and location; and if you have 
some fruits planted already, tell us as near as you can what they 
are so we will not duplicate in these too much. 
ORDER EARLY 
The nursery stock that you get from us is all grown at home. 
By doing this way we know that everything is true to name, and 
that each fruit tree has a hardy root system. We do not practice 
