1939 John Deere Model D Tractor

Serving Washington State Since 1995

See our 1939 John Deere "Model D" Tractor

The "Model D" was the first production tractor to bear the John Deere name, and also the longest-running tractor model ever made by any company (1923-1953). In its early advertising, John Deere referred to the Model D as "the Daddy of all John Deere Tractors" (ad below). It runs on almost any fuel and has no on/off switch or any safety features. It is started by turning the "flywheel"--the big metal wheel in the middle of the engine--and has two big horizontal cylinders and a distinctive sound. Come see a piece of history--feel free to put the kids in the seat and take photos, etc.

John Deere Model D Tractor

When the 1939 Model D came out, only 11% of American farms were electrified and so the tractor was used not only for work in the field, but also as a power source for other tools, mainly by the use of a belt (see photo at top left). The Model D helped transform American agriculture from horses/oxen to internal-combustion tractors--see the Model D in the postcard at right (note also the way the postcard is addressed!).

Our 1939 Model D was the first of the "styled" John Deere tractors--designed for John Deere by "celebrity designer' Henry Dreyfuss (he also designed the Hoover Vacuum, Poloroid Camera, Princess Phone, and many other American "icons").

A restored 1947 Model D. This shows the beautiful art-deco-inspired "styling" by industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss that was started with the 1939 models.

Before his changes, the "unstyled" Model Ds looked like the tractor in the ad below.

John Deere

"I will never put my name on a product that does not have in it the best that is in me."

The John Deere Company originally made plows. Early on, selling tractors was seen as a way to sell more plows.

From our Snohomish, WA location, we deliver and plant trees statewide. We sell retail & wholesale, for residential and commercial projects. Sorry, we only do business in the State of Washington.

We specialize in Privacy Trees for screening--no other nursery in Washington State has our combination of a wide selection of privacy trees grown locally, many years' experience in "what works where", professional planting services, ongoing support after planting, and thousands of satisfied customers.

We have a nice selection of Ornamental Trees, with many of our trees being on the "Great Plant Picks" list for the Pacific Northwest. We also offer Transplanting/Rescue services, and our "Native Plant Restoration" Program is available to meet governmental requirements, for erosion-control, etc.

We are a tree farm, not just a nursery. Most of the trees we sell have been grown right here in Snohomish at our 60 acre tree farm. Buying directly from a grower gives you fresh trees, great selection, and low prices--you maximize your purchasing power! For more information including photos of our farm and growing fields, click here.

FREE ESTIMATES: We’ll help you determine which trees are right for your project, and provide you with free, no-obligation estimates. This is often accomplished by e-mail and phone. Where necessary, we will send one of our experts out to review the project (no charge). More information

We’re conveniently located just 15 minutes north of Woodinville. We’d be happy to have you out. We don't keep regular retail hours; instead we set up appointments so that we can focus on your project--we look at photos and plans with you, and drive you around the farm and look at the tree options. More information

We don’t require any money “up front”—you only pay when the job is completed (unusual exceptions to this are special projects, lengthy “holds” on trees, or large Restoration jobs). Be careful of contractors asking for “up front” money.

When we plant your trees, we include staking (if necessary), transplanting fertilizer, and an easy-to-use watering system that hooks into your garden hose. More information. We also give a one year Warranty on trees we plant, for no additional charge. More information

We pride ourselves on our Customer Service—real people answering the phone. We have an "A+" rating with the Better Business Bureau (their highest rating), are an Angie's List Super Service Award winner, have excellent reviews on Yelp, Google, etc. and a 100% satisfaction rating with eBay. We have a detailed “Care of Your Trees” section of our website, and provide ongoing support--we're available to answer your questions as your new trees grow. We also send out "Tree Care Reminders" and other information to our Customers through our Facebook page. More information

We’ve been in business since 1995 and have a dedicated, experienced staff including an Arborist (RB), a Landscape Designer (Janet), and an experienced Business Manager/Nurseryman (Michael). More information To hear Ed Hume interview Michael on KOMO Radio's "Ask the Experts" gardening show, click here.

We are a registered Washington State contractor (License Number: NURSEL*956J1). More information Be sure to hire a registered contractor -- to go to the Department of Labor & Industries website to check a contractor's registration, click here. As it says there: "Unregistered contractors carry no bond or insurance to protect consumers. Consumers can face serious issues if anything goes wrong on a job." These liability risks are in addition to fraud, poor workmanship, worthless warranties, etc.

Most important of all is what our customers think of us:

"I am really pleased with your work. You saved me several thousand dollars, steered me away from trees that wouldn't work, provided healthy and beautiful trees, did a great job planting them, and did everything on time and on schedule. You can quote me." Jo, Vashon Island

"Our privacy bank of trees has done nothing but grow well into maturity. Our back yard and deck area is totally private and the 10 trees your team planted [in 2005] are rich, leathery and dark green. We remark on them every day it seems. Please include me in any of your "Testimonials" as you would be hard pressed to find a more satisfied customer." Jim, Port Orchard

"For quality vs. value, your trees are the best landscape purchase I’ve ever made." Jeff, Seattle

"Michael, I just wanted to pass along a note to tell you how thrilled I am with the trees. The effect they have brought to our new courtyard in the front of our home here in Seattle has exceeded my expectations!" Chip Hanauer, Hydroplane Driver--Click Here to see his project.

"I work in customer service so I know good service when I experience it and you have my top rating. I would definitely recommend you to anyone who needs new landscaping. Thanks again.” Carol, Camano Island

"By the way, the trees were a great privacy feature when we sold the last house! We now have a much larger space . . " Katherine, Fall City

“My compliments to your crew. We’ve had a lot of contractors working on our house recently and we’ve seen the entire range; and your guys were excellent. The trees make things look so much better—I started smiling as soon as I saw them going in." Holly, Queen Anne

"You guys are the best nursery I've ever done business with! And I have dealt with a few. You did what you said you would, on time with attention to detail rarely found. From the beginning of the quote process all the way through to the last detail you made it easy. And you work to ensure that the trees will thrive after planting with detailed advice, a complementary irrigation system, and a website filled with useful information. Most nurseries will just dump off the goods and tell you best of luck, put some water on them. You provide a quality product that sets you apart. Your crew was friendly, polite and operated as a well organized team. I would recommend you without hesitation! Thanks for doing a great job!” Ryan, Buckley

"We can not believe how beautiful your trees are. The privacy is unbelievable. If you ever need a testimonial let us know. Our yard is perfect! We sit there and say "my oh my”! Suzanne, Tacoma

"I don't think I've ever been as happy with something I've purchased." Sarah, Sammamish

Many More Testimonials (click here)