The folly «of growing 
the same crop on_ the 
same land for several 
successive years was not- 
ed by the Romans, hut 
attention was first called 
to the value of crop ro- 
tation in 1777 in a treat- 
ise by Dickson, of Edin- 
burgh, Scotland. 
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Arbor Day was first 
observed by the State of 
Nebraska, in April, 
1872. 
* 
Some folks would rath- 
er blow their own horn 
than listen to the Ma- 
rine hand. 
* 
The first governor of 
the State of Texas, 
J. Pinckney Henderson, 
took office on Feb. 16, 
1846, following the re- 
tirement of Anson Jones, 
last president of the Re- 
public of Texas. 
* 
The cantaloupe derives 
its name from Canta- 
loupe, Italy, where the 
melons were first grown 
in Europe. 
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The _ Baldwin apple 
was developed near Low- 
ell, Mass., about 1750. 
The Jonathan and North- 
ern Spy were grown in 
New York, the Grimes 
Golden in West Virginia, 
and the Maiden Blush in 
various places, all he- 
fore 1800. The Red As- 
trachan was imported 
from Russia in 1835. The 
Rome Beauty was grown 
in Ohio by 1848, the 
Stayman Winesap_ ap- 
peared in  Kansas_ in 
1866, and the Delicious 
in Iowa in 1895. 
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It has been estimated 
that the average Amer- 
ican consumes about 7() 
oranges a year. 
* 
Sam Houston, Presi- 
dent of the Republic of 
Texas, was inaugurated 
Oct. 3, 1836. 
* 
The first bale of cot- 
ton exported from this 
country to Europe was 
shipped from Charleston, 
8. C., it 1784; 
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The Sahara Desert, 
largest in the world, cov- 
ers an area of 3,500,000 
square miles, 
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home. The trees and plants you set out yourself will afford greater enjoyment— 
and you'll find it economical. GRAYWAY TREES AND SHRUBS will reach you 
ready for transplanting—all you have to do is dig the holes large enough for the 
roots, set the plants, fill and water. 
CHOOSE FROM THESE GRAYWAY EVERGREENS 
EVERGREENS NOTE: B & B means “balled and burlap- 
ped.”” BR means bare rooted. 
ABELIA Grandiflora. Attractive evergreen foliage. 
Flowers May until frost. May be sheared to any size 
or shape. One of best plants for hedges, for foundation 
planting, under windows, etc. B & B 2-ft. plants, bushy, 
sheared $1.95 each. 
NANDINA Domestica. Erect growing. Brilliant green 
to red foliage, with brilliant red berries in top of plant 
during fall and winter. B & B, 95c, $1.45, $1.95. 
ITALIAN JASMINE. Seems to stand almost anything— 
easy to grow. Slender, drooping branches, green foliage, 
profusion yellow flowers early spring to late fall. May 
be sheared. Nice plants, $1.25 B & B. 
GARDENIA Fortunei, (Everblooming gardenia). The very 
popular “everblooming” gardenia. A dense bush with 
beautiful, glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant waxy 
white flowers. B & B. $1.75, $2.50, $3.95, $5.95, $7.50 
and $10.00 each. 
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CENIZO (Lencophyllum texanum). Called “Purple Sage.’ 
Low dense shrub; grayish-green leaves. Profusion of 
small purple flowers after rains. Lovely. Good specimen 
or in mass. 
WAXLEAF LIGUSTRUM. A bushy, compact evergreen 
shrub. Thick, waxy dark green foliage. Shears well. 
Attractive. B & B. $1.50, $1.95, $2.50 each. 
EUNONYMOUS JAPONICA. Very upright. Glossy green 
leavse. Some red berries in fall. Valuable for specimen 
or hedge planting. BR 24 to 30-in., 75c; 5 to 6-ft., $1.75. 
Write for prices in quantities. 
CHERRY LAUREL. Beautiful glossy green leaves. Shears 
perfectly. Used as specimen plants or in hedges. Pyram- 
idal forms are being used to replace the common 
arborvitae. B & B $1.75 to $7.50. 
PYRACANTHA (Firethorn) RED BERRY. Upright form. 
Cut back like a rose bush and bare-rooted, we are having 
fine success. We can sell them this way at about half the 
price of B & B plants. $2.00 to $5.00. 
SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES 
(Shipped pruned and ready for planting). 
WESTERN ASH. A rapid growing tree desirable for plant- 
ing in arid sections of west. 
1 -1% in. caliper, each apetiitakeoe $2.00 
1%-2 in. caliper, each .. 2.95 
2 -2% in. caliper, each 4.95 
214-3 in. caliper, each iad ie eee 
MAPLE (Red). Handsome foliage that often turns red in 
fall. Smooth, straight-growing trees. 
Prices same as Western Ash. 
RED BUD (American). Large shrubs, or small trees, with 
branches covered with flowers in early spring before 
leaves appear. 5 to 6-ft. a $1.45 
CHINESE ELM. One of most rapid growing shade trees. 
Drought resistant. Useful in West Texas and similar 
sections. 6 to &8-ft., 95e; & to 10-ft. : $1.45 
PYRACANTHA Lalandi, ORANGE BERRY. Upright form. 
Cut back as for red berry above. $1.50 to $5.00. 
ITALIAN CYPRESS. The familiar, slender, tall-growing 
plant used in front of columns, chimneys, etc. 5 to 6-ft. 
B & B, $2.45. Other sizes up to $7.50. 
BLUE-SPIRE ARBORVITAE. Similar to Baker’s, but fol- 
iage with slight bluish cast, more graceful. You'll like it. 
B & B, 3-ft. and up. $2.45, $2.95, $3.50. 
BAKERS PYRAMIDAL ARBORVITAE Ideal for corners of 
buildings, hedges, etc. B & B. $2.25 and up. 
CEDRUS DEODARA. Silver foliage, horizontal limbs. A 
few beautiful specimen plants, $12.50 and $15.00. B & B. 
RED CEDAR JUNIPER. One of the most hardy of pyram- 
idal types. None better for hedges, backgrounds, etc. 
B & B. $2.25 and up. 
PRITZER’S JUNIPER. Hardy, low-growing, spreading jin- 
iper. This is the most popular plant of its sert. B & B. 
$1.45 and up. 
BONITA ARBORVITAE. A perfect globe-shaped plant. 
Well suited for urns, at side of steps, in corners, etc. 
B & B. $1.45 up. 
HILL’S SILVER JUNIPER. Tall-growing, pyramidal. Shears 
well. One of our most beautiful plants. Always evokes 
admiration, and a plant you will enjoy from day to 
day for years to come. Silvery-gray color adds variety to 
the usual green of shrubbery. These plants are grafted 
onto other roots. Only a few specimen plants B & B 6 
to 7-ft. $7.50. 
CANNAERTI JUNIPER. Dark green, with purple ber- 
ries. Upright, pyramidal. Hardy everywhere. One of fin- 
est plants we know to use against light-colored buildings. 
Use it where tall, columnar type of growth desired. Graft- 
ed onto other roots. You will enjoy this plant through the 
years. B & B. $7.50, $12.50 and $15.00. 
CHINESE BLUE COLUMN JUNIPER. Slender, pyramidal 
type. Will grow 20-ft. or more or can be sheared to any 
desired height. Foliage of attractive deep blue-gray color. 
Grafted onto other roots. Hardy and one of our finest 
plants of this type. A plant that will give you con- 
tinued pleasure through the years. B. & B. $7.50, $9.50, 
$15.00. 
HEDGE PLANTS 
ABELIA. See evergreens. 
EUONYMOUS. See evergreens. 
PYRACANTHA. See evergreens. 
ARBORVITAE. See evergreens. 
AMOOR RIVER PRIVET. One of the most inexpensive 
and at the same time one of the best, easiest to grow, 
hardiest plants. Fast growing. Bushy 3-year plants, 
2 to 3-ft., 15e; 3 to 4-ft., each 20c 
