SERVING and SAVING the NATION MONEY 
On Trees (Fruit and Shade) « Roses « Shrubs + Vines 



Now, on the completion of sixty years of ser- 
vice, it seems fitting to pause and in co-opera- 
tion with all who have participated in the 
building of this business, allow me to extend 
greetings to each customer, with a sincere wish 
that you have done well in dealing with us. 
We are not ashamed to have spent our lives 
in this business. We have furnished many of 
the best orchards in this country, and your or- 
ders have rewarded us and encouraged us to HOMER WELCH 
continue. My policy is to emphasize basic 
truths; fundamentals that are as old as the human race. My job, 
as I see it, is to advertise the value of Industry, Thrift, Courtesy and 
Common Sense, and incidentally to demonstrate that in the long’ _-J. Cc. WELCH 
run, it is more economical to buy goods on a quality basis than Taken in 
on a price basis. For sixty years this nursery has kept a trained 1882 
eye on growing the best nursery stock obtainable. 
Our variety recommendations are backed by the test of time. 
We appreciate the many old and satisfied customers, and those 
who are unacquainted with us are invited to send in a trial order 
that we may become acquainted. Come and see us if you can. 
Dollar for dollar, your money will buy more real things, more sane 
pleasures, more of the true civilized values of life in Shenandoah 
than anywhere else in the country. We hope you will like our 
catalog. Allow us to express the hope that we may continue to 
deserve your good will, as few men stay in business sixty years. 
Our advice and service is constantly at the 
disposal of our customers. LLM) 
A Wo RD of ADVICE Get your order 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 ccnditicns will ke better than if set out later. Just one word about selection: Too many people make too wide 
a selection in their orders. Our advice is to specialize in three or four varieties so that you will have a marketable 
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. 

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