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Rapid City, South Dakota 
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THIRTY YEAR 
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Washington 25, D.C. 
of Agriculture, 
Office 509 West Boulevard North 
PHONE 3705 
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OUR‘THIRTY YEAR ANNIVERSARY 
TO FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS: 
In looking over our records I find that we sold our first nursery stock in 
1924. So we are celebrating our 30th anniversary this year and will have 
something special to offer our customers, which will be advertised by radio 
and newspaper at planting time. Also please note any specials in this price 
list. I got started in the nursery’ business through selling strawberry plants 
when we were located one mile east of Rapid City in Rapid Valley on what was 
once the old Valley Race Track. The old timers will recall about that. .From 
this-start we expanded into all branches of nursery stock that was suitable 
for this climate. Outside of the John Robertson Nursery in Hot Springs, 
which was operating at that time, we were the only nursery west of: the Miss- 
ouri in South Dakota. At present we are not located in Rapid Valley, put for 
the past four years have had our Office and Headquarters at 509 West Blvd. 
North and our growing and display grounds are located at 621 East Omaha. 
We are sorry that many of our old customers still Zo down to our old location, 
in the valley, and have a little trouble in locating us here at our present 
location. To find us, turn north at the corner of Omaha and West Blvd. cross- 
ing Rapid Creek, north five blocks to the foot of Silver St. Give us a ring. 
Sincerely, 
E. A. GATES 
P.S. Be sure to get in touch with us for free estimates or advice on what to 
plant and where, when you are undecided. Free plans furnished where stock is 
purchased from us. We also give our customers free estimates on landscaping 
and planting lawns. 
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NORTHWEST POPLAR — fast growing, spreading branches, 
pigs leaves. Mardy and suitable 
or high altitudes. 
Shades tees 
FOR SEEDLINGS LOOK UNDER HEDGING AND WINDBREAKS 
We have found the following varieties dependable and Prices: 5 - 6 ft. $1.20 ea. $12.00 doz. 
suitable for this climate. We would be glad to advise 8 - 10 ft. 3.00 ea. 30.00 doz. 
if you are undecided as to what would be suitable for 1% - 2 in. caliper §$ 6.50 ea. 
your needs. 2 - 3 in. caliper 10.00 ea. 
: > COTTONWOOD — fast growing native tree, 
AMERICAN ELMS —- a hardy, native tree. Very suitable Prices: ceawal tt. $.30 ea. $3.00 doz. 
for shade and parkways. a=. 6 ft. ©. 78ear= © 7250 doz. 
Prices: 3 - 4 At $ .60 ea. $ ae) aoe : 
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6-8 ft. 2.75 ea. 27.50 doz. Ornamental TREES 
LOR= 1201 te 6.50, Ca. 85.00 doz. bs : : : Rone 
3-4 in. caliper $15.00 MOLINE ELM hybrid, fast growing, upright habit. 
Price: 6 - 8 ft. $4.00 ea. 
BOLLEANA POPLAR — upright growing, silver foliage. Good 
background tree. 
4 - 5 in. caliper 21.00 
CHINESE ELMS - pat fast growing, drought resistant. 
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Used largely for windvoreaks and hedges. ; 
Prices: 3-4ft. $ .50 ea. $ 5.00 doz. Price: 5 - 6 ft. $2.00 ea. $20.00 doz. 
: . - 38, ee re een oe LOMBARDY POPLAR — eet to Bolleana except leaves 
7 : . - : reen. 
10-12 ft. 7:50 ea. 75:00 doz. Pree. ty ee 
GREEN ASH -— a native tree used for windbreak and shade, 
Prices: Same as American Elm. Sizes up to 8 ft. 
HONEY LOCUST - thornless hardy and drought resistant. 
Ornamental. 
Price; Peoeeate $3.50 68. $35.00 doz. 
SOFT MAPLE — fast growing and ornamental shade tree. 
Confused with Silver Poplar by many. 
Prices; B2=) 8 ff, $2.00 ea, 
1% - 2 in. caliper $7.50 ea. 
NIOBE WEEPING WILLOW — yellow bark, leaves. Fast grow 
ing and drooping branches. 
Prices: 4-5 ft. $1.25 ea. 3 
Se-nSelte 3.00 ea, 
CUT LEAF WEEPING BIRCH — most attractive of the orna— 
mentals. Paper barks 
Prices: 5 t= 6 1h. $6.00 ea, 
8 - 10 ft: 9.00 ea, 
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