New Items 
We are continually crepbine common lines and con- 
centrating on novelties and specialties. These are the 
fens hasan ig tian tall Etat ec 
worth very careful study if you take interest in trees 
and shrubs which are out of the ordinary. 
During the last “es years we have doubtless imported 
| eo ae a A eee fenced mete ane 
t into coun a ence 
that our efforts have been successful is that in 1945 
our senior r was awarded the Jackson Dawson 
ete :old Medal by the Massachusetts Horticul- 
“for making many valuable new woody 
Ae available for American gardens.” 

PLANT BREEDING 
About 1931 we started a project of breeding various 
woody ornamentals, mainly Lilacs, Flowering Quinces, 
Peaches and Apricots (Prunus mume). This work is 
very slow but after 18 years we feel that results have 
amply justified the time devoted to it. 
Several items originated by us are now being intro- 
duced on an exclusive basis by certain first-class retail 
catalog houses who wish “leaders” of high quality. Most 
of these will be patented. We have several Lilacs and 
Flowering Quinces ready for introduction and shall be 
glad to explain the arrangement on request. 
For terms, conditions, shipping notice, etc., see inside 
of back cover. 
