SERVING the FIFTH GENERATION 
Nmety'i'wo years ago—in 1848—Robert Douglas founded the 
Waukegan Nurseries. At the time, Chicago was young—very 
young. It was only eleven years a city and the inhabitants 
totaled less than twenty'five thousand. The North • Shore was 
little more than a name. 
But even so, Robert Douglas dedicated himself to serving the 
gardeners of this region—a mere handful compared with the num' 
ber today. He supplied them with trees, shrubs, evergreens. 
He pioneered—pioneered in the tools of contentment. For few 
things bring the peace and joy of a quiet, sheltered garden. 
This year—in 1940—Waukegan Nurseries, Inc. are privi' 
leged to serve the fifth generation of gardeners in the 
Chicago area. It is a commonplace with us to supply the highest 
grade material, as we have been doing just that for ninety^two 
years. It is also a commonplace for us to dig this plant material 
as the experiences of almost a century have taught us it should 
be dug and to bring it to your garden in the finest condition. 
Age, however, has not left us in a rut, for we are still pioneers. 
Each year we experiment with new plants—with new introductions 
—and test them thoroughly for desirability, reliability, for hardi' 
ness. Once tested and approved we offer them to you for your 
garden. 
WAUKEGAN NURSERIES. Inc. 
Green Bay Rd. 
Waukegan, Ill. 
Telephone Majestic 30 
