give advice, supply names of trees, shrubs and plants, either cultivated or wild, or to prescribe for plant 

 diseases or attacks of insects, but we will gladly undertake, at small cost, to prepare plans for beautifying 

 the home surroundings, showing a pleasing arrangement of paths and drives combined with an artistic 

 grouping of trees and shrubs. 



ILLUSTRATIONS. The engravings in this catalog have been exclusively prepared for us and are, 

 without exception, made from photographs of objects on our own grounds or those of Biltmore Estate. 



BILTMORE TREES AND PLANTS are growing from Maine to California and from Canada to 

 Mexico, l>esides several countries across the seas. In our comprehensive collection may be found plants 

 adapted to the local conditions of the average planter, whether it be a locality where severe cold reigns 

 in winter, or one where warmer sun prevails. 



BY EXPRESS OR FREIGHT. We have suitable plants of all of the species and varieties for sending 

 by express or freight. Such plants have been frequently transplanted, are shapely and select specimens, 

 and represent honest values. They may be sent safely to any point having transportation facilities. 



BY MAIL POSTPAID. Mailing-size plants are, of necessity, smaller than those usually sent by ex- 

 press or freight, but invariably they are robust, well-established field-grown plants and satisfactory where 

 the inconvenience or expense of heavier shipments is a deterrent. If you have experimented with mail- 

 ing-size plants from tiny pots or greenhouse benches and been disappointed, we know you have not 

 tried Biltmore plants, for they are especially strong and well grown to insure success. 



PACKING. The utmost care will be used in digging and preparing the plants for shipment. There 

 are no charges for packing or packing-cases, or for delivery to our freight or express depots, except in 

 the instance of shipments to foreign countries, where the preparation is often an important item of expense. 



DIRECTIONS FOR SHIPPING. Please state how you wish goods sent. In the absence of explicit 

 directions for mode of shipping, we will forward consignments according to our best judgment. 



OUR RESPONSIBILITY. We refer you to any bank or bankers in Asheville, N. C. We guarantee 

 safe arrival and satisfactory condition of all shipments, unless, from the lateness of the season or extreme 

 causes, we write for consent to waive responsibility. We are most careful to have all plants correctly 

 labeled, and hold ourselves prepared to replace, on proper proof, all that may prove untrue to label, or 

 to refund the amount paid therefor; but it is understood that, in case of error on our part, we shall at no 

 time be held responsible for a greater amount than the original price of such plants. 



RATES AND PRICES. The price-list accompanying this catalog will be found on the last few pages 

 of the book. The prices there shown supersede all previous rates and apply to quantities specified ; but 

 two hundred and fifty will be furnished at the thousand rate, twenty-five at the hundred rate, and six at 

 the dozen rate. A schedule of freight and express rates appears in connection with the price-list. 



TERMS CASH on or before delivery to forwarding agents, except that we extend credit to patrons 

 by agreement, subject to the following limitations : Invoices executed during the autumn are due and 

 payable on or before December 3 1, following; those covering spring shipments are due and payable on 

 or before June i, following. We prefer not to open accounts for amounts less than one hundred dollars. 



PACKING SEASON. We ship from October i to May i, with the usual interruptions during winter. 



CARE OF STOCK ON ARRIVAL. Promptly 

 on arrival the trees or plants should be un- 

 packed and planted, or else the roots should 

 be protected from sun or air by covering with 

 moist earth. If the ground is frozen outside, 

 or the packing material in the cases frozen, 

 store the original package in a cool, moist 

 cellar until the conditions are favorable for 

 handling. Care should be taken in choosing 

 soil and environment to the end that success 

 may reasonably follow your labors in planting. 



CATALOGUES SENT UPON REQUEST. 

 We will gladly mail Catalogues to any one 

 interested in plants, or to friends into whose 

 hands you would care to place a copy. 



HARDY PLANTS AS ANNIVERSARY 

 PRESENTS. Orders are frequently received 

 from patrons to send plants to special ad- 

 dresses as gifts or anniversary presents, with 

 requests to convey to the recipients the proper 

 form of acknowledgment, and in due time the 

 items of stock selected. All such orders will 

 be most carefully handled, and the plants 

 definitely reserved for forwarding during the 

 planting season. 



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