The B. Hill Nursery Co., Inc. 
D. HILL, Pres. 
Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers in America Dundee, Ill. 
Wholesale Catalog for Spring 1916 
THIS LIST CANCELS ALL PREVIOUS EDITIONS 
Shipping Please give definite shipping directions, also whether you desire shipment to be 
——-- made by freight or express. Also route if possible. If no directions are given 
we will forward to the best of our judgement without assuming responsibility, as all goods 
travel at purchaser’s risk and expense. Our close proximity to Chicago, the great railway 
center, affords direct connection with all the leading lines in the country, and assures our 
customers quick service and low Chicago rates. 
Prices The prices quoted are net, boxing extra, and are as reasonable as is consistent with 
-_ first quality stock carefully graded and properly handled, that it may reach destina¬ 
tion in the best possible condition. Prices are limited to the wholesale trade. 
Stock furnished in quantity as follows: 
Rates 5 of the same variety and size at the 10 rate. 6 of same variety and size at the dozen 
——- rate. 50 of the same variety and size at the 100 rate. 500 of the same variety and size 
at the 1,000 rate. We grade carefully, quality being our watchword. 
Terms Net cash, first orders from all firms not having an account with us should be accompa- 
- nied with full cash remittance. To customers of approved credit or who supply satis¬ 
factory trade reference the usual terms will be extended. 
Boxing and. Bales Boxing and bales will be charged for at actual cost of material used. We 
— --——-— make no charge for packing or delivery to the railway station. 
Guarantee We exercise the utmost care and diligence to have our varieties true to name and 
— -— on proper proof will replace all trees that may prove otherwise, or refund the amount 
paid. It. is mutually agreed and understood between the purchaser and ourselves that 
we shall in no case be liable for any sum greater than the original purchase price. All 
agreements and contracts are made subject to the loss of crop by drought or other unavoid¬ 
able causes. 
Special Notice Correspondents are requested to use their printed business letter-heads. 
^ .. This list is for the trade only and in justice to our customers, we use every 
possible effort to limit the distribution of trade prices to those we know to be entitled to 
receive them. Use printed stationery. 
Location We are situated in Northern Illinois, on well drained, rich, fertile soil. Located 
——■“— 35 miles west of Chicago on the Galena Division of the C. & N. W. Ry. as well as 
the A. E. & C. interurban electric system. 
Visitors Visitors are always welcome and when coming by the way of Chicago, are directed 
1 to the C. & N. W. Depot on Madison Street, from where it is an interesting ride 
through the famous Fox River Valley dairy district, of one hour and thirty minutes, direct 
to the nursery. For an hourly service from Chicago’s shopping district, take the A. E. 
& C. electric line at Fifth Avenue and Jackson Boulevard direct to Elgin, transferring to the 
Carpentersville car, getting off at stop No. 4, Dundee, from where it is but a two-minute 
walk direct to the nursery. 
OFFICE OF THE ILLINOIS STATE ENTOMOLOGIST 
No. 15. Urbana, Ill., August 19, 1915. 
This is to certify that the growing nursery stock and premises of the D. Hill Nursery Com¬ 
pany, Inc., situated at Dundee, Illinois, have been inspected by Messrs. Dull, Gage & Stafford, 
duly appointed inspectors of this office, according to the provisions of an Act to prevent the 
introduction and spread in Illinois of the San Jose scale and other dangerous insects and contagious 
diseases of fruits, in force, as amended July 1, 1909, and that said nursery and premises are 
apparently free from the San Jose scale and other dangerous insects and dangerous plant diseases. 
This certificate applies only to the condition of this nursery for the year ending July 22, 1916. 
P. A. GLENN, STEPHEN A. FORBES, 
Chief Inspector. State Entomologist. 
