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California Nursery Company

Horticultural nursery located in Niles, California1

The California Nursery Company was established in Niles, California, and incorporated in 1884 by John Rock, R. D. Fox, and others. The nursery sold fruit trees, nut trees, ornamental shrubs and trees, and roses.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1865Founded1
  • Industryhorticulture1
  • Founded inSan Jose1

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John Rock of San Jose and the California Nursery Company
Photo: unknown (subject born in 1836 in germany, this image could not have been taken after 1922, due to his appearance here), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

The California Nursery Company was established in Niles, California, and incorporated in 1884 by John Rock, R. D. Fox, and others. The nursery sold fruit trees, nut trees, ornamental shrubs and trees, and roses.2

Timeline

  1. 1865Founded Founded in San Jose1

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