Please Observe the Following When Ordering 
O UR NURSERY, 2600 feet above sea level, in the Sierra Nevada of NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, pro¬ 
duces hardy plants that ripen up, as they should, in the fall and are in perfect condition for planting 
long before those produced at lower elevations and latitudes. Our latitude is the same as boutnern 
Ohio. WE CAN SHIP ANYWHERE. No mealy bug, white fly or other pests are found here. 
SHIPPING SEASON—From October 25th to May 1st. Stocks in pots and cans, at any time. FIL¬ 
BERTS, November 15th to March 15th. 
ORDER EARLY—Place your orders as far in advance as possible. We can give you better selection 
and service by having the order in hand before the rush season is on. It is better to have your stock 
shipped before you are actually ready to plant, if possible, heeling it in on your grounds. How to 
heel in trees, see below. Movement of nursery stock is governed by weather conditions. 
TERMS—Cash with order, or on orders placed long in advance of shipping date, 25% cash will hold 
same Expense of handling will not permit acceptance of tree orders for less than $1.00, except where 
so stated or unless called for at the nursery. Except where marked Postpaid, Parcel Post charges must 
be included; any excess will be refunded or extra plants sent for same. Freight and express are paid 
by purchaser, except as noted. 
Five trees or plants OF A KIND at 10 rate; SO at 100 rate, except as noted. 
Where 10 ornamental trees or shrubs of one variety are ordered 10% reduction from list prices. 
CALIFORNIA STATE TAX—State law requires us to collect 3% tax on all sales for shipment within 
the State. Please add this to your remittance. Shipments to points outside California require no tax. 
SUBSTITUTIONS—None made unless so instructed. 
ADJUSTMENTS—We promptly and cheerfully correct any errors made by us, if promptly advised 
on receipt of stock. 
Prices in This Catalog Supersede All Previous Quotations and are Subject to Change. 
1871 — OCR GUARANTEE — 1940 
Sixty-Nine Years’ Continuous Service of This 
Nursery Is Your Guaranty of Fair and 
Liberal Dealing. 
Replacement—In the event that any nursery 
stock sold by us should prove untrue to 
name under which it is sold, we hereby agree 
on proper proof of such untrueness to name 
to replace that portion of the order proved 
untrue to name, or to refund the purchase 
price thereof. Except for such liability, and 
in respect to all nursery stock or seeds sold 
by us, we give no warranty, express or im¬ 
plied, other, than that all stock is guaran¬ 
teed to pass government inspection, and com¬ 
ply with all California state specifications as 
to grade, quality, etc. 
Out of State Orders. Every shipment will 
carry a certificate of inspection issued by the 
Agricultural Commissioner Off this county. 
We endeavor to keep ourselves informed on 
the quarantine laws affecting shipments of 
nursery stock to any point in the United 
States, to prevent any delay in the forward¬ 
ing of orders. 
Bank Reference: 
Bank of America, N. T. & S. Association, 
Nevada City, Calif. Courtesy requires that 
you send them a stamped return envelope. 
3W PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS 
On receipt of Plants if not to be 
planted at once, heel them in as 
follows: 
How To Heel-in Trees 
Unpack them without exposing the roots to the 
air longer than necessary. Dig a trench in loose 
soil 2 feet wide and 14 inches deep. Cut strings 
and put the trees in side by side and cover the 
roots with fine earth, being careful that it is well 
filtered in among the roots to keep them moisv 
Water copiously when the trench is half full; tilt 
trench to same depth as trees stood in the nurserv 
row. Lean trees toward south-west. 
Pruning Roots and Tops. With sharp knife trim off 
broken roots and bruised ends of roots of all de¬ 
ciduous trees and shrubs. The tops of deciduous 
trees and shrubs should be. pruned in proportion 
to the amount of roots lost in transplanting. Usu¬ 
ally remove 1 /3 of growth on deciduous trees and 
shrubs. Most evergreens from cans or that are 
balled need no pruning when planted. If requested 
to do so we will prune back all plants before ship¬ 
ping. Do not top Birch trees, although the lateral 
branches may be shortened in. 
After Care. While of the greatest importance, 
proper planting is only the beginning. Trees may 
live even though neglected, but will fail to render 
the satisfaction and pleasure that is possible if well 
cared for. Never let trees get dry during the first 
summer. When you irrigate, see that they get a 
thorough soaking. This is vastly better than giving 
them a little water at a time. Keep the ground 
around your plants and trees thoroughly loose. A 
good mulch is a great help. Our stock properly 
planted and cared for will repay any little addition¬ 
al expenditure of time and fertilizer. 
The Importance of Staking. Most deciduous trees 
should be firmly staked when planted, as this will 
prevent heavy winds from loosening them and 
insure a straight growth. In fastening the tree to 
the stake, wrap some burlap around the body of 
the tree first so as to prevent chafing. 
Wire Tags. Should be removed when planting or 
they will girdle tree. 
Safety and Protection. In nearly all cases it is ad¬ 
visable to give the trunk of deciduous trees protection 
to guard against sunburn. This is done by giving the 
trunk a thorough whitewashing to the first branches 
and then placing the Tree Wraps listed on Page 16. 
A GOOD WHITEWASH FORMULA IS: 
SET PLANTS WITH BARE ROOTS THIS WAY 
(l) SET PLANT SLIGHTLY DEEPER 
THAN^T STOOD IN NURSERY 
y. 
(J) SPREAD ROOTS 
W OUT NATURALL' 
(3JSHAKE GOQpv ,. v . 
SOIL DOWN AMONG ROOTS. A 
WORK IN WITH FINGERS 
HAKE TREEUPAND 
OOWN TO SETTLE DIRT 
TREAD SOIL FIRMLY WHEN 
HOLE IS HALF FULL 
(?) FILL HOLE AND TRAMP 
SOIL.THE LIGHTER THE 
SOIL THE HARDER THE TRAMP 
LEAVE LOOSE SOIL ON 
TOP OR COVER GROUND 
.« 
I NOTE •• MANURE. UNLESS' WELL ROTTED AND THOROUGH¬ 
LY MIXED WITH THE SOIL SHOULD BE USED ONLY ON TOP IF 
USED AT ALL. 
SET BALLED PLANTS THIS WAY 
DIG A HOLE 
SEVERAL 
INCHES WIDER 
AND DEEPER 
THAN NECES¬ 
SARY TO AD 
MIT THE 
EARTH 
BALL. 
SET TREE IN HOLE 
TRIFLE LOWER THAN 
IT STOOD IN NURSERY 
(3yFILLG00l 
TOP SOIL UP AROUN! 
BALL. PACK FIRMLY : 
WITH FEET OR SI 
TLE BY FILLING Hi 
WITH WATER 
EN BURLAP 
RZ'AT TOP OF BALL AND 
'///, ROLL BACK OR CUT 
5/FILL HOLE WITH SOIL. PACK FIRMLY 
AND LEAVE TOP OF GROUND COVERED WITH LOOSE 
EARTH, OR BETTER MULCH WITH STRAWY WELL ROT¬ 
TED MANURE 
TALL EVERGREENS SHOULD BE FIRMLY 
GUYED INTO POSITION. 
5 pounds lime (unslaked) 
V2 pound table salt 
V4 pound sulphur 
Mix the dry ingredients, and pour slowly into a 
pail of water, stirring constantly. The whitewash is 
applied with a brush and should be the consistency 
of thick paint. Apply this at once when tree is 
planted. 
NUTS TO EAT 
Postpaid to Fourth Zone. 
3 Lbs. 5 Lbs. 10 Lbs. 
FILBERTS .. 65c $1.00 $1.75 
HICKORY .. 75c 1.00 1.75 
CHESTNUT SEED 
We Offer Nuts Prepared for Planting, Ready 
Oct. 1st to April 1st 
Postpaid to Fourth Zone 
Per lb. 10 lbs. 50 lbs. 
ITALIAN ---50c $3.50 $12.50 
FRENCH MARRON .,75c 5.00 17.50 
WALNUT SEED 
10 Lbs. Postpaid to Fourth Zone. 
Larger Lots by Freight Collect. 
10 lbs. 50 lbs. 100 lbs. 
NORTH CALIF. BLACK._....$1.00 $2.50 $4.00 
CHOOSE SHADE TREES WITH 
THIS KEYED GUIDE 
To Aid Your Selection We Give Below 
List of Shade Trees With Key Letters 
ASH, Mountain. 
ASH, Arizona... 
BEECH, Purple and Green . 
BIRCH, White-Canoe. 
CATALPA, Western..— . 
CHESTNUT .. 
ELM, Evergreen . 
ELM, Chinese . 
GUM, Sweet . 
HACKBERRY . 
HORSE CHESTNUT . 
LINDEN, European . 
LOCUST . 
MAPLE, Vine—Ginnala . 
MAPLE, Norway, Schwedleri 
MAPLE, Japanese . 
MAPLE, Sugar . 
MAPLE, Silver . 
MULBERRY, Russian..— . 
OAK, Golden Cup .. 
OAK, Pin... 
PLANE, California . 
PLANE, European . 
PLANE, American . 
POPLAR, Simon— Lombardy. 
POPLAR, Carolina . 
POPLAR, Chinese. 
POPLAR, Silver . 
SWEET GUM .. 
TULIP . 
WILLOW, Weeping . 
... C 
. c 
... D 
.... B 
_. E 
.... C 
.... C 
.... B 
.... C 
... E 
... C 
.... F 
.... E 
.... E but small 
..... D 
.... E but very small 
... F 
.... F 
... E 
.... D 
.C 
.... E 
... D 
.... F 
. A 
.... B 
. B 
. D 
. C 
B 
... F 
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