THIRD—weekly checks of all seed- 
lings, studying the root development, 
color, height and growth. Every factor 
in the life of the tree is considered. 
RESULTS—We can proudly offer to 
our customers a stronger, healthier tree 
with a root system that permits trees to 
be transplanted with a smaller percent- 
age of loss. 


A B A B A B 
Two Year. Seedlings above show the startling results of Musser Scientific Culture. Trees marked 
A were given full benefit of treatment as described herein; trees marked B ‘“‘just grew.’’ They 
Other conditions equal seedlings with were all raised in beds side by side. ote sturdy root structure of ‘‘A’’ trees. 
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The Strongest Root System > SEED FOR MANY SPECIES SCARCE << 
Under war time conditions, tree seed is very 
will produce the Strongest, Sturdiest, and Fastest De- scarce. Some species are unobtainable. With consid- 
erable difficulty, we are securing small quantities of 
Certified Seed from the old established forests of 
Glance at the photo above—note amazing difference in Musser stock. Europe, and from the finest strains of domestic trees. 
veloping aduit tree — and will bring profit quicker. 
Since we ate determined to maintain 
the Musser Standard of Quality for tree 
seedlings, we can thus no longer offer un- 
limited quantities on all items of our for- 
est tree stock. 
If possible, plan your tree planting a 
year ahead. Write us if you have any spec- 
ial problem. 

Transplanting—Thousands of Musser Seedlings are transplanted each year for better root growth. 

GROW CHRISTMAS TREES! — See Page 9 

Austrian Pine | White Pine Norway Spruce 
One of the most widely used of the culti- 
vated evergreens. Short, shiny, dark green 
. A very valuable timber species natiye to 
Stands out on account of its heayy, bushy y P 
Fi eastern United States. Of high ornamental needles, thick foliag : : 
form. An excellent AES We Neha value, haying soft, light-green foliage, typi- Excellent for ee eae eee 
screens, and for single specimens. It is a fied by distinct whorls of branches. Best and home. Popular Christmas Tree. 
rapid growing species, but prefers good growth attained in good, well-drained soil WHITE SPRUCE 
soil. One of the most beautiful Christmas and in full sunlight. One of the popuar Needles bluish-green, with aromatic odor 
trees. Christmas trees. when crushed. Hardy, highly ornamental. 
