THIRTY-ONE YEARS 
It is thirty-one years since we sold a few cab- 
bage plants from a hotbed that we just couldn’t 
resist building. Since that time we have tried to 
operate a nursery in a town that was too small 
and in a climate that was too severe. We have a 
Florist Shop that was for many years, one of the 
few in a town as small as Meeker. We have the 
only Chick Hatchery in a territory that comprises 
one-fourth of the state. You have helped us keep 
going with your patronage. This we appreciate 
very much. 
Our son Jim is finishing a Horticultural course 
at Colorado A & M College and will join us this 
spring. We have faith in the growth of this com- 
munity and hope we will be able to serve you 
better in the future. 
READ BEFORE ORDERING 
SAFE ARRIVAL of all parcel post shipments is 
guaranteed if claim is made immediately. Perish- 
able plants will be replaced if not in good condi- 
tion on arrival, but claim must be made by return 
mail. | 
Our minimum mailing charge is 15 cents except 
where noted. 
We prefer not to send anything C.O.D. 
EVERYTHING IN THIS CATALOG IS SUBJECT 
TO SALES TAX 
HOW TO PLANT 
Both trees and shrubs should be pruned severe- 
ly when moved. A a rule remove older growth on 
shrubs and thin out branches on trees. Extra long 
branches on trees should generally be cut back. 
Dig holes ample to accommodate roots without 
crowding. Have some good loose dirt in the bottom 
of the hole. Set tree a little deeper than it was in 
the nursery. Work soil around roots firmly so 
that there wll be no air spaces. Use your foot. A 
good practice is to fill the hole half up and then 
put on a generous amount of water. When this has 
soaked away fill up level and tramp down firmly. 
Do not use manure in the hole. | 
