INDEX 
HITTEN’S 


CANNAS 44 
DAHLIAS 47 
EVERGREENS 42, 43 ORTH -WHILE 
FRUIT TREES. . . 4-11 
Apples’... -. s <5, #7 i, a . 
sae i The selection of fruit trees for planting is a matter deserving 
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Nectarines a8 great care and consideration. Be sure to determine the caliper, 
Pears es grade and height before ordering from any nursery. 
Plums 10 DON’T BE INFLUENCED BY PRICE ALONE. Unless one is ex- 
Qui eae 10 i ‘ = : : 
GulytapleeApors 5 perienced in orchard planting, the matter of price is often the 
SMALL FRUITS . 13, 15-21 greatest factor considered in determining the source of supply. 
Blackberri 19 q at : 
Blusbithe e Before buying, learn definitely just what sort of trees are being 
Boysenberries 20 otfered. 4 
i 19 
Brame ivinct 2 AK VIGOROUS ROOT SYSTEM IS ESSENTIAL. 
Raspberries, Black . 18 While height is a desirable feature, a@ vigorous root 
eas Fee ie i system, well developed branches, and a well cali- 
Strawberries 5 - pered trunk are of even greater importance. 
Youngberry, Parker . 20 Note How Our Trees Are Graded. We offer 4 to 
GARDEN ROOTS & 4’ and 4% to 5 ft. heights; also our choice Super- 
HERBS ..... 14 Size Grade, ranging from 5 to 6 ft. in height, depend- 
Pitts ing upon the variety, as some kinds grow ialler than 
Chives others. It has been common practice for some con- 
Horseradish cerns to offer a “specially selected,” 4 to 6 ft. grade, 
eee using small calipered 4 to 5 ft. trees. Don't be mis- 
erapion A4 led into paying a high price for a small tree. 
HEDGE PLANTS . ; : 27 II All of our stock is plainly graded. We furnish 
_ trees of larger caliper and greater height than those 
offered elsewhere at or near our prices. Check other 
_ catalog grades and prices and you will find we 
are right. 
9/16 Inch Caliper Apple Trees are the Standard 
Commercial Planting Size. We Have Them. A 9/16 
Barberry, Green 
Barberry, Red 
Chinese Elm Hedging 
Privet, Amoor River 
North 
Russian Mulberry 
Truehedge Columnberry 



LILIES «. . . . . » 28 inch tree, or medium grade, has long been con- 
NUT TREES. . rn Be ce sidered standard for ideal planting results. Some 
A oe tion : bale concerns don't offer this grade at all. Why not? 
Bleeding Heart . . 46 We don’t know; but we can tell you that no 9/16 
Carnations . . . . 46 inch trees ever go into our Super-Size Grade. To 
aes Chrysan- se meet our requirements, Super-Size trees must caliper 
Delon lkeacel eR ae at least 11/16 inch, and lots of them, especially in 
Heliopsis . . . . 46 apple, will caliper well over an inch. 
Hollyhocks . . « = 46 ' 
bile SOE ae WHITTEN’S SELECTED 
Phlox, Hardy... 41 
AU oRepo ow Mae SUPER-SIZE FRUIT TREES 
Le en ees rs The best obtainable—you can’t buy better trees 
Viclete te AP ek eer elsewhere at any price. Many nurseries charge any- 
ROSES ... 24-26 where from: $1.00 to $2.00 each for trees no older, 
Hybrid Teas . 24, 25 larger or better. Super-Size Trees are the pick of the 
Climbing Roses . . 26 crop—they caliper no less than 11/16 inch, and 
Polyantha Roses . . 26 ; . 
many considerably over an inch. They run from 5 to 
SHRUBS . 28-37 ; i ; ; 
Per te pay ee 6 feet in height, and often higher, depending on the 
Birddlcias eee OO variety, as some kinds are much larger growers 
Calycanthus .. . 29 than others. Super-Size Trees are only two years old 
pobeee Cneorum . a ae —the same as our smaller grades—but these trees 
HIN. oem 20 were the strongest growers in the nursery rows, with 
Firethorn . . « . 28 the most pep and vitality. They'll forge right ahead 
Fores . 35, a and continue the same sturdy growth when planted 
Keniseiaaeeine insets in your own garden or orchard. For commercial 
Lilacs. . . 31, 32, 35 ' plantings we recommend the use of our 9/16 inch 
Ocean Spray .. . 32 grade of trees; but for smaller plantings, where large 
Philadelphus . 30, 37 ; A toe death lt th 
Bhédedsndraneme me oe size and quick fruiting results mean more than cur- 
Smoke Tree. . « ~ 31 tailing planting costs, we always recommend Super- 
Snowball “. = « = se Size. 
Snowberry . oo, cor 
Spiraea EPR BER SY/ 
Tamarix"... 33, 3 COMMERCIAL PLANTERS— 
ORNAMENTAL TREES 38-40 ATTENTION I I 
Ashes. @.cetopeel «the eod This is the year you really should plant 
Birch? 08. g-1uitareenoo that new orchard you’ve been thinking about. 
Cherry, Flowering . 40 Don’t wait any longer! In the face of rising 
Cornus? Ge penne es a9 prices, fruit trees are certain to cost more 
Crabs, Flowering. . 40 next year, with available supplies of good 
Eling Seer oo stock even more limited than at present. The 
Ginkgo © 0s fee eed) increased demand for food products of all 
Horse Chestnut . . 38 kinds makes orchard profits certain. Get 
Magnolias . . . « 40 yours planted, and into bearing without fur- 
Maple\}i.%.2 .) Sha te) 38 ther delay. 
May Day Tree. . . 39 On large plantings we are prepared to 
Moss Locust . . . 39 make attractive quotations. ON SMALL 
Peach, Flowering. . 40 | yrhitten’s Super-Size Ap- || LOTS PRINTED PRICES WILL APPLY. 
Plum, Flowering . . 40 | nles—-Largest and Best If you contemplate setting out a sizeable 
Poplanelombardysat-0 38s) po ee ess number of trees, IT WILL PAY YOU TO 
Redbud or Judas Tree 39 Pennsylvania. WRITE US FOR SPECIAL PRICES. Closer 
Silver Bell Tree. . 40 Gentlemen: ; figures will be made early in the season than 
Sycamore... - 38 The nursery stock shipped to me later when our stocks are limited. 
Thorn, Paul’s Scarlet 40 arr ived on time. 1 wish to con- 
: gratulate you on your prompt de- SUBMIT YOUR LIST FOR SPECIAL 
WV iNestt WsseMMMMEDUN |’ votdiines rises Stree at HAVE aa Moree LO ee eres mL coltp month ae sathemenciceof 
ne 3 é “ I 1 cal. Peach — the choice o 
Weeping. . . . 38 | NEVER SEEN BETTER FRUIT DON'T WAIT! DO IT TODAY! commercial planters every- 
VINES, ORNAMENTAL 22 HARRY C. MOORE. where. 

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