Sherman Nursery Company, Charles City, Iowa 
Airphoto of nursery buildings and a part of the 1,000 acres devoted to the raising of hardy, 
northern grown stock. 
F ore word 
Old, Established Company —since 18S8. 
Located in Northern Iow r a —A summary of records kept has given Charles City a reputation of 
being “The coldest spot on the map.” 
Hardy Northern Grown Stock —Charles City grown trees have always been noted for their 
hardiness. The reason for this is that the peculiar weather conditions at Charles City lend 
hardiness to each variety. Our trees are found today growing all over the northwest, even 
on the great plains of Alberta and Saskatchewan in Canada. They are raised in a cold 
climate, therefore they can stand the winter weather. 
Care and Propagation —No expense is spared in propagation, cultivation and training to pro¬ 
duce the best, hardy, dependable stock. NO IRRIGATION IS USED! Our stock is 
adapted to the natural climatic conditions. 
Transplanting and Trimming —All of our stock is transplanted; we do not sell the mail-order 
seedling grade. Each plant is carefully trimmed and root pruned to develop shapely trees 
and shrubs with an extra fine root system. 
Packing —Each order is carefully packed in spagnum moss and wrapped in moisture proof 
paper, then in burlap to withstand long shipment without injury. Evergreens will be balled 
and burlaped, carrying a natural ball of earth, if so specified on the order. 
Prepaid Transportation —We pay the transportation charges on every order of $1.00 or more. 
Stock from the Radio and Mail Order firms is often quoted f. o. b. nursery, which means 
you must pay the transportation charges. Nursery stock is perishable and therefore carries 
a high transportation rate. 
Replacement Guarantee-All stock properly planted which fails to grow the first season will be replaced 
P at one-half price provided written notice is given us on or before September 1st following planting. 
Thousands of Satisfied Customers —We can refer you to thousands of our old customers, both 
orchardists and home owners, who have received excellent satisfaction from planting Sher¬ 
man’s Hardy Northern Grown Trees and Shrubs. 
