Greenbrier Greetings 
''V^HEN the World War ended, this section of Norfolk County was merely a portion of the 
great Dismal Swamp, covered by a dense growth of trees, shrubs, weeds, and vines. Discovering 
that this section of Virginia was in a climatic zone between North and South where could be grown 
successfully the plants from both sections, we began to acquire and clear land here. 
We began in 1920 with two acres of Apple trees; today our holdings are in the neighborhood 
of 5000 acres, 2400 of which are under cultivation, and we clear off a new section about every 
year as new land is required. In addition to this property we have a branch nursery at Roanoke 
Island, N. C. This virgin black soil not only produces plants quickly but gives them the finest 
root system that we have ever seen on plants grown anywhere. 
We have tried to crowd into this Catalogue a good part of the things we grow, but since we love 
plants as well as try to make a living growing them, we are always looking for newer and better 
kinds. We have a few plants of hundreds of things which are not included, some because of quan¬ 
tity, others because we have not had time to thoroughly test them out. If you are in need of any 
plant material not listed here, write us; we may have the particular things you are looking for. 
Hollies and other plants which do not usually transplant any too well acquire such a good root 
system in this loose soil that we never worry about our plants not succeeding. 
We use special care to have our plants true to name and will cheerfully replace or refund the 
money for any plants which should prove untrue, if notified within a reasonable time. 
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An IMPORTANT part of our business is big-tree mov¬ 
ing. We have the most modern equipment and are pre¬ 
pared to move any tree that can be safely moved. 
If you have a new home and want immediate effect, you 
can have it; no need to wait for little trees to grow up to 
furnish shade, fruit, or flowers. Just let us move some 
mature trees in for you and in a year your place will look 
like a real home. 
In addition to the Nursery business, we have a complete 
Landscape Department and shall be glad to figure on your 
garden problems. A moderate fee is charged for landscape 
plans, but this charge may be deducted from your bill if we 
furnish the plants and do the planting. Let our landscape 
people look over your grounds and make suggestions; they 
may surprise you by the improvements that can be made at 
small cost. 
We are equipped to serve you; all we ask is the 
opportunity. 
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