Davenport, Iowa. These well known nurseries were started in 1858 by Mr. Nichols. Mr. Lorton entered in 1865. The beginning was two and one-half acres, which has extended to three hundred now. Fruit trees receive the chief attention. At the present time they have about 250,000 apple trees, 50,000 two-year cherries, 75,000 one-year, 200,000 grapes, besides pears and small fruits. 2,500,000 stocks of various kinds are to be budded this year. They have winter storage houses running 300 feet, with 200 feet of packing sheds. The business employs an average of sixty men throughout the year. The sales are about $100,000 a year.