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In this our 75th year it occurs to us that it might not be amiss to explain briefly 
of our histcry and at least in part our insignia as we have had many inquiries re- 
garding the insignia which appears above. 
These Nurseries were established and first planting made in the Spring of 
1873. There being three parties in the orginal establishment. One of these parties 
furnished the land, one handled sales and the third production. During the first 
years progress was difficult and no headway was made until about 1883. The 
greatest source of revenue during those years came from the production of Fruit 
Trees principally Pear Trees and still more specifically the Oriental variety of 
Pear. The insignia was a Pocket of Luck piece carried by the partner whose 
duties had to do with the selling of the products. The characters on this Luck 
piece or Coin donated its value which was quite minor inasmuch the first real 
financial advancement came from the production from Oriental Pear, principally 
the two varieties Kieffer and Leconte. He caused to be engraved on this Luck 
piece an outline of these two Pears. By mutual agreement it was adopted as 
the insignia of the Nurseries. 
During the past 75 years various and sundry items have been added to our 
line. It now embraces perhaps as complete a line of desirable items of Nursery 
Stock as can be found in any one Nursery in the South but we still carry and lean 
toward those things that caused our initial success and enables us to continue 
throughout the years, namely: Oriental Pears. In this connection we last year 
offered at Retail and this year for the first time at Wholesale the new Oriental 
Pear, variety Orient. We believe that this variety has merit and a place par- 
ticularly in Southern Plantings. 
Throughout the years the aims of the Huntsville Wholesale Nurseries have 
remained the same. There have been but three Managers during the 75 years, 
the present management and entire ownership is in the son and grandson of 
one of the original founders, John Fraser. 
Vv SPECIAL OFFER NEW 
ORIENT PEAR: 
2 to 3 feet at 70c each 
3 to 4 feet at 90c each 
4 to 5 feet at 1.15 each 
The Orient Pear is a cross between European and Asiatic Pear. Foliage dark 
green, very attractive and leaves remain on the trees until late. Vigorous grower, 
spreading habit that carries fruit well, Seldom needs pruning. Heavy producer 
of good quality, mellow, white flushed fruit, averaging sizes of 3% inches in 
diameter. Fruits ripen uniformly and keeps excellently. Good for canning, eating 
preserving and is excellent for cold stcrage. Best Pear produced in South for 
years. We highly recommend this fruit. 
POMEGRANATE—Dwarf variety , 
12 to 15 inches at 50c each 
15 to 18 inches at 75c each 
This plant is offered by us for the first time this year Dwarf Bush-Waxy green 
leaf - Flowers brilliant orange red—Blooms 6 weeks—Suitable for any type planting 
where dwarf plants are used. 
