THE HOME 
For sixty-eight years this space has been used to tell you about our- 
selves, our accomplishments and hopes. To-day, however, there is more 
to think and talk about. 
Our thoughts are with our men and boys in the service of our country, 
and for ultimate victory to insure a normal life for the next generation. 
Together with all other businesses, the nursery industry faces changed 
conditions and adoption of new practices and methods in order to continue 
to render the service now needed by the home owners of America. 
The sure foundations of our national life are the Home, the School, 
and the Church. We have always professed to love our home above any 
other physical possession, but how often have we DRIVEN away from it. 
Now we have to stay home and like it . ... and we shall like it, and 
find there a sanctuary where we may gain composure of mind and 
strengthening of spirit needed for days present and to come. 
Our business will be devoted to the maintenance of the morale of our 
citizens. HOW? 
By providing food-preducing fruit trees and vines. 
By providing plant materials for building beautiful home surroundings. 
By promoting health-building operations in our yards. 
By assisting. home owners to plant trees, shrubs and plants, not only 
for beauty and pleasure, but as a fast and constantly increasing profitable 
investment. 
By increasing appreciation of home-living and the fine enjoyment of 
home-made things. 
All to the end that we may all keep busy, realize the fullest enjoy- 
ment possible, and reach the end of the emergency stronger in health, 
spirit, and morale, and with real value accumulated to show for our effort. 
RAMSEY’S AUSTIN NURSERY 
1875-1943 
NURSERYMEN AND LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS 
J. M. RAMSEY, President M. P. RAMSEY, Sec’y.-Treas. 
AUSTIN, TEXAS | 
