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THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN 
UNITED STATES CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION 
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The United States Civil Service Commission announces the 
following open competitive examination: 
Junior Nematologist—Junior Pathologist 
Junior Pomologist—Junior Soil Scientist 
Receipt of applications will close January 22. Applicant will 
be notified of the dates of the examinations after the close of 
receipt of applications. The examinations are to fill vacancies 
in the Department of Agriculture, at entrance salaries ranging 
from $1,320 to $1,860 a year, plus the increase of $20 a month 
granted by Congress, and vacancies in positions requiring similar 
qualifications. 
Applicants must have graduated from a four years’ course at 
a college or university of recognized standing, or be senior 
students in such an institution and furnish proof of actual gradu¬ 
ation within six months from the date of the examination. 
Campetitors will be rated on practical questions on each 
scientific subject chosen, a thesis to be delivered to the examiner 
on the day of the examination, and aducation, training, and ex¬ 
perience in each scientific subject chosen. 
Full information and application blanks may be obtained from 
the United States Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C., 
or the secretary of the board of U. S. Civil-Service examiners at 
the post office or customhouse in any city. 
The Cultivated Evergreens 
Edited by L. H. Bailey 
This NEAY BOOK is a compilation of articles 
written by exjieits, on a projected ihan, brought 
together and edited in one offiee. 
CONTENTS: 
PART I 
The place and care of coniferous (gynmospermous) 
evergreens grown for ornament. 
PART II 
Kinds of cultivated conifers (gymnosperinous) in 
North America. 
PART III 
Certain Broad-Leaved evergreen. 
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I WANTED I 
= to purchase a small or medium sized going nursery business, preferably = 
= one that has been established some years and is located somewhat = 
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= adjacent to a large city. In replying give full particulars about your = 
= proposition. = 
E Box 27 Care National Nurseryman = 
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E Reliable Nursery nr Landscape organization can secure services of = 
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= .Jersey, and ^Maryland preferred. Also experienced in Landscape De- E 
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= being built, or to be built in states above mentioned. Kindly state = 
E proposition in confidence to Box 26, = 
1 Care The National Nurseryman. = 
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I NURSERY FOREMAN WANTED = 
E We have an opening with a future for a young man of sterling repu- E 
= tatlon who is experienced in growing evergreens and is fitted to take = 
E charge of selling large numbers of nursery-grown Cbristmas trees. = 
I EVERGREENS COMPANY, Haverford, Pa. | 
= (Nursery near Lionville, Chester Co.) = 
I PART IV I 
I Inventory of AAUody evergreens grown in North | 
I America. | 
I Price, $7.50 | 
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I Write us for prices P. O. B. shipping point in Tennessee | 
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I THE BARNES BROS. NURSERY CO. I 
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I GRAPE VINES | 
By the Millions | 
Grown in the good old town of Fredonia, N. Y., | 
I noted for the fine root growth of vines. | 
I We have them in all grades and varieties; also | 
I Currant. Gooseberries, Blackberries and Columbian I 
I Bhys. I 
I 40 Years’ experience. | 
I Let us have your want lists. Our prices will he | 
I right. I 
I Foster Nursery Company | 
I FREDONIA, N. Y. | 
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I DO NOT FORGET!!! The cheapest and best material for Budding and Tying | 
is RAFFIA. We can ship promptly. Standard Brands:- | 
RED STAR, X. X. SUPERIOR, A. A. WESTCOAST. | 
Write for prices. | 
THOMAS B. MEEHAN CO., Dresher, Penna. | 
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I WANTED, LIVE NURSERYMAN | 
E We offer a good position to a young man of ability. Knowledge of = 
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i ROSEDALE NURSERIES, Tarrytown, N. Y. I 
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