Norwood Veterans Ralph Neilsen and Albert W. Whitmore Operate Local Nursery on Neponset Street

NORWOOD — May 29, 1950 — Two World War II veterans, Ralph Neilsen and Albert W. Whitmore Jr., have been working from sunup to sundown preparing the Norwood Nursery on Neponset Street for the busy Memorial Day season. Their stand, located on the road toward Canton, now features a full assortment of potted plants, flowering annuals, vegetable plants, evergreen trees, and perennials.

Whitmore has operated the nursery for the past three years, while Neilsen recently joined the business after spending seven years with the North Walpole Greenhouse. Together, the pair has expanded the nursery’s offerings and services, aiming to meet the growing gardening and landscaping needs of local residents.

Ready for Memorial Day

The operators proudly displayed rows of boxed and potted plants prepared especially for Memorial Day observances. The stand is open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., accommodating customers throughout the holiday weekend.

Free Delivery and Expanded Services

Neilsen and Whitmore announced that the nursery now offers free delivery service for all customers. In addition, they are available for landscape gardening work, bringing their horticultural experience directly to local homes and businesses. The nursery also provides Rototiller service, a convenience for residents preparing gardens and flowerbeds.

Plans for Growth

Looking ahead, the two veterans have ambitious plans for the future of the Norwood Nursery. Their long‑range vision includes the construction of two large greenhouses, which will allow them to expand their stock and extend their growing season.

Both men expressed their appreciation for the support of longtime customers and extended a warm welcome to new patrons discovering the nursery for the first time.

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SOURCE

“Norwood Veterans Operate Local Nursery,” The Norwood Messenger, May 29, 1950, p. 3.

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