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THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN 
The Valdesian Nu rseries 
View on the Valdesian Nurseries, Bostic, Nort h Carolina, showing a block of fine Thuya 
Orientate nana and one of the b ungalows situated on the nursery 
Showing section of the Valdesian Nurseries, Bostic, North Carolina, planted to Blue Spruce 
and other choice coniferous evergreens 
The Valdesian Nurseries. Bostic, North Carolina, were 
organized in 190i by George W. Jones, the present pro¬ 
prietor. Although they are so young, as nurseries go, 
wonders have been accomplished in eighteen years. 
Starting on about two acres, other farms have been add¬ 
ed until now over two hundred are planted; eight acres 
adjoining the freight station, where the offices, packing 
houses, storage and green-houses are located. The ac¬ 
companying pictures will give an idea of the class of 
stock that is grown, being almost exclusively ornamental 
