Serving and Nation Money 
ON TREES (FRUIT AND SHADE) ROSES . . . . 
A Bottcr MOUSO Trap Death of the two famous surgeons, Charles 
and Will Mayo, naturally calls to mind the much quoted saying about 
the "Better Mouse Trap." In a country village, they built a clinic based 
on sound medical knowledge and exceptional surgical skill and the 
world beat a path to their door. In recent years, it is said that as many 
as eighty thousand patients each year sought the services of the Mayo 
Clinic. It costs less and pays best to trade with specialists. In other 
words, "Today you must know your business thoroughly or thinking 
people will have no confidence in you." We don't know much of any¬ 
thing about calico, medicines or machinery, but we do feel that after 
more than fifty-eight years in specializing in the growing of fruit trees, 
shrubs and nursery items, that we are better qualified to serve you in¬ 
telligently on your nursery requirements than those who deal in these 
commodities as a side line. We have raised fruit for the market, bought 
and sold in large lots and we know the varieties that you can make 
money on. Many have become financially independent growing fruits 
from our stock. Strawberries and Asparagus will pay up to $500.00 per 
acre. Apples, Plums and Peaches will bring equally fine returns an¬ 
nually. You will be playing safe by making your selections from this 
catalog. It is reliable. Your order will be appreciated and the best 
that we can produce will be sent to you. We invite correspondence 
and are glad to quote special prices on large plantings. We have 
many other varieties of stock not listed here and will be glad to furnish 
prices when requested. Our advice is free and we take pleasure in 
giving our customers the benefit of our experience. This year, next year, 
and for years to come, we have a sincere desire to have you thoroughly 
pleased in all of your dealings with us. 
J. C. and Homer Welch in Strawberry Field. 
SHRUBS .... VINES 
J. C. WELCH 
TAKEN IN 1882 
A word of advice. Get your or¬ 
der in early. Do it as soon as 
you have studied this catalog, so 
that the stock may be reserved 
for you and shipped when you 
are ready for it. Plan on early 
planting, because stock set out 
early will get a good start before 
the hot dry weather strikes it and 
fruiting conditions will be better 
than if set out later. lust one 
word about selection; Too many 
people make too wide a selection 
in their order. Our advice is to 
specialize in three or four varie¬ 
ties so that you will have a mar¬ 
ketable product. Our motto is: 
"Specialize and Realize." 
Come and see us when you 
can. We are located in North 
Shenandoah, one block northwest 
of the Wabash Depot. Phone 112. 
5 8 Years Growing Quality Nursery Stock 
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