
Fifty-five Years in the Same location 
1887 — 1942 
N THESE TROUBLED TIMES, with much of the world filled with fear and hatred and uncer- 
tainty, gardening is taking on new importance. Fear and hatred are banished from our hearts and 
minds while working or resting in a lovely garden. As we increase the beauty about us, we increase 
the feeling of peace in our souls, of goodwill for our fellow men. 
The home orchard is becoming a more important source of economical, health-giving food. Never 
was a small home orchard more desirable to supply the fresh fruits, and fruit for canning, than it is today. 
We hope you will carefully study this fifty-fifth anniversary “Planter’s Guide.” The nursery stock 
listed in it represents better value than it has in years. Whereas the price of most merchandise has 
advanced sharply, and will probably increase much more, most of our prices remain the same. A very 
few items are priced slightly higher. With increased costs of labor and materials, it will not be possible 
to long continue these prices. It is our hope to be able to continue these low prices through the spring 
of 1942, but we reserve the right to increase prices without notice where necessary. 
Since our beginning in 1887, only quality nursery stock has been offered by Wight Nurseries. We 
pledge ourselves to continue that high standard of quality for which Wight-grown plants are famous. 
“Order early” has always been good advice. Now, with rising prices it is more important than ever. 
Early orders also give you the best selection from the nursery, and better results after the stock is 
planted to your own grounds. 
Sincerely yours, 
WIGHT NURSERIES 
CAIRO + GEORGIA 1 
November 1, 1941 
FITLGERALD 

