ADDISON, ILL. 
Phone Elmhurst 2200 
‘*27 Years of Dependable Service” 
In 1912 we started our nursery business on a modest 
scale. Today we have under cultivation 85 acres of 
trees, shrubs, evergreens and perennials. 
We attribute the steady growth to our policy of tak¬ 
ing the right and proper interest in the planting prob¬ 
lems of those with whom we deal. We are still serving 
many of our original customers and constantly acquir¬ 
ing new ones, mainly through the recommendation of 
others. 
The plants we offer are grown in our own nursery, 
acclirnated and of course hardy, and they are grown 
especially for use in landscape improvements requiring 
refinement and permanency. To insure proper root de¬ 
velopment as well as bushiness, the plants are spaced 
in the nursery rows with ample room for growth and 
spread. Constant and scientific care follows their propa¬ 
gation such as spraying, trimming, root pruning and 
frequent transplanting where necessary. 
Nursery Inspection 
A certificate of inspection by the state entomologist 
accompanies each shipment. 
Stock Selections 
A visit to our Nursery during the growing season is 
suggested and particularly recommended. Any stock 
W’hich you might personally select would be reserved 
by tagging and delivered at the proper time. Speci¬ 
mens so selected would be priced according to value. 
Our grounds are open for inspection every week 
day. During the planting seasons, usually from March 
15th to June 1st in the Spring and from September 1st 
to about December 1st in Fall, the nursery is open 
every day including Sunday. You are always welcome. 
Care of Trees and Plants 
Any nursery stock worth buying is worth proper 
planting and care. Plants are living objects and re¬ 
quire reasonable care to insure vigorous growth. Newly 
planted stock should he watered as soon as planted and 
twice a week the first year—thereafter once a week 
from May 1st to November 1st. When watering soak 
thoroughly to allow water to penetrate to lowest roots. 
This encourages the plants to root deeply. A light 
sprinkling often induces shallow rooting which will 
prove disastrous. Cultivate carefully the soil around 
tree trunks and shrub beds digging out any weeds or 
grass. 
The paper wrapping put on certain tree trunks should 
be allowed to remain two years after planting. This 
prevents possible damage from sun scald. 
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