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Document - Nobelius Nurseries Catalogue of Fruit Trees, 1915, C.A. Nobelius, 1915

  • Front cover of catalogue with illustration of tree blossom

    Image of sales catalogue

  • Inside front cover of sales catalogue with illustration of pear on left side and book details on right side.

    Image of inside front cover of sales catalogue

  • Front cover of catalogue with illustration of tree blossom
  • Inside front cover of sales catalogue with illustration of pear on left side and book details on right side.

Historical information

The Gembrook Nurseries (known as Nobelius Nursery) operated in Emerald from 1892 to the 1970s. It exported fruit and ornamental trees throughout Australia and to several other countries. It had a significant influence on Australia's parks, gardens and street scapes. At its peak it was said to be the largest nursery in the Southern Hemisphere.

Significance

This sales catalogue is a tangible reminder of the Gembrook Nurseries and shows the range of its stock for sale.

Physical description

A softcover sales catalogue with a dark green cover and watercolour illustrations of apple blossoms on both the front and back. The catalogue lists all fruit trees Nobelius Nurseries offered for sale in the 1915 season. Inside the catalogue is a small, unused envelope addressed to Nobelius Nurseries, as well as an order sheet.

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