THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., Inc. 
D. HILL, Pres* 
Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers in America 
DUNDEE, ILLINOIS 
Wholesale Catalog for Spring 1917 
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 judgment 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 
destination in the best possible condition. Prices are limited to the wholesale 
trade. Stock furnished in quantity as follows: 
RATES —Five of the same variety and size at the ten rate. Six of same variety and size 
at the dozen rate. Fifty of the same variety and size at the 100 rate. Five hundred 
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 
accompanied with full cash remittance. To customers of approved credit or who 
supply satisfactory 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 sub¬ 
ject to the loss of crop by drought or other unavoidable 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 thirty-five 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 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. 
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