TRANSPORTATION charges are prepaid on all orders, except evergreens, for de- 
livery west of the Rocky Mountains. 
We exercise the greatest care in keeping our stock true to name. We will replace or 
refund the initial price of the stock on submission of proper proof of any variety sold. 
It must be understood between the purchaser and ourselves that we cannot be respon- 
sible for more than the initial purchase price of the nursery stock. 
Should you fail to find the variety of fruit trees, grapes, roses or other in this 
catalog, write us, as doubtless we have your need. We have a complete assortment 
of the newer varieties and many of the older varieties not listed in this catalog. 
REFERENCES: U. S. National Bank of Portland, McMinnville Branch, McMinnville, 
Oregon; any Commercial Credit Agency, or the thousands of satisfied customers in 
practically every community of the northwest. 
_BUD SELECTION: The buds and scions used in propagating named varieties of fruit 
and nut trees are taken only from trees selected for productiveness and type, size, color 
and texture of fruit. A large part of this bud and scion wood is supplied by our 120 
acres of diversified orchards. Equal attention is. also given the selection of proper 
foundation or root stock. Our SCIENTIFIC METHODS assure TRUE TO NAME STOCK 
that produces the highest quality of fruit. 
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS 
Upon arrival, all trees and shrubs should be removed from the packing cases and 
HEELED IN. To do this prepare a trench in well drained soil, large enough to accom- 
modate the roots. Cut the bundles of stock apart and carefully work mellow, moist soil 
about the roots, being sure to cover the entire root system of each plant and make 
firm. It is essential that no air pockets exist either while the plants are heeled in or 
when they are planted. The presence of air pockets could result in serious injury to 
the nursery stock. 
When planting remove only a few trees from the trench at one time. Carefully pro- 
tect the roots from drying wind or sun from the time they are taken from the trench 
until they are planted. The planting holes should be larger than required to accommo- 
date the root system of the tree when spread in a natural manner. Mulch the bottom 
of-the pit with moist topsoil. Using sharp pruning shears, remove the tips of the larger 
roots. Any roots broken or damaged in digging or packing should also be pruned. 
All cuts so made must be clean and sharp. Carefully spread the roots in a natural 
position in the bottom of the hole and fill with well pulverized topsoil. Subsoil should 
be avoided. Firm the soil so that it comes in contact with every root. When planting is 
done late in the season or in dry districts it is well to apply a generous amount of 
water to each tree when the hole is about two-thirds filled with soil. 
We recommend our trees to be planted about 2 inches deeper than they grew in 
our nursery. Look for the difference in bark color at the base of the tree. This line 
indicates the position of the soil in the nursery. In no case ever cover the bud or gratt 
union with the possible exception of budded roses, which should be well covered. 
Correct pruning of the top growth is as important to successful planting as is proper 
planting. Cut back the top to the height desired for branching. If the trees are of the 
branching type select from three to five of the most evenly distributed branches. Cut 
these off with a clean slanting cut about three to four buds from the main stem. Remove 
all others. 
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