. Descriptive catalogue of the Reading Nursery. Nurseries (Horticulture) Massachusetts Catalogs; Nursery stock Massachusetts Catalogs; Fruit Massachusetts Catalogs; Shrubs Massachusetts Catalogs; Trees Massachusetts Catalogs; Perennials Massachusetts Catalogs. 28 Catalogue of Reading Nursery, Mass.—J. W. Manning, Proprietor. But after all, the most convincing displav is in our orrounds where the trees are oTowin<r, and look just as they will on being transplanted info the buyer's ground— one can here please the fancy and be able to judge by comparison. We do not hesitate to call trees hardy
. Descriptive catalogue of the Reading Nursery. Nurseries (Horticulture) Massachusetts Catalogs; Nursery stock Massachusetts Catalogs; Fruit Massachusetts Catalogs; Shrubs Massachusetts Catalogs; Trees Massachusetts Catalogs; Perennials Massachusetts Catalogs. 28 Catalogue of Reading Nursery, Mass.—J. W. Manning, Proprietor. But after all, the most convincing displav is in our orrounds where the trees are oTowin<r, and look just as they will on being transplanted info the buyer's ground— one can here please the fancy and be able to judge by comparison. We do not hesitate to call trees hardy that succeed under our treatment; and buyers are pre- sumed to give them as good or a better chance than we have. Purchasers can have the benefit here of our experience as we have worked it out—our word and example is free to all who will listen, or come and observe. -A-^SOIO. TTXT-^ (Thuja). We prune many Arbor Yitses in pyramidal and close conical shapes. They are prized by planters, and are proper for limited grounds where the expansive, natural habit is not advisable. See cuts. Price, pruned trees, 4 to 6 feet, according to compactness and beauty, 50c to $1 or more. Ai'l)or Titfe. CThuja.) f OccidentaUs) American or Canadensis. It is a native of northern New England and Canada, ranging from the Gulf of St. Lawrence far west of the great lakes. This plant is. all things con- sidered, as good as an}' Evergreen for screens, or hedses. It is very hardy and easily ti-ansplanted—few plants ever failing if properly grown speci- mens are obtained. It groAvs rapidly and soon forms a most beautiful hedge. Good to divide the lawn from other parts of the grounds, or to cover unsightly objects. To plant as separate trees we select stocky well-formed natural trees at fallowing PRICE. 3 to 4 feet, 25c; 4to6ft.,50c; T to 8 ft.,75c. For hedges, 2 to 5 years transplanted, by the hundred, 6 to 9 in. $3 : 10 to 15 in., $5; 18 in. to 2 ft , $10 ; 2.^0 3 ft.,$ 15 ; 4 to 5 ft., $20. Xatu
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