E. W. TOWNSEND SONS ® SALISBURY 
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OWNSEND’S Nurseries are so located as to 
give our customers quick deliveries of nursery 
stock at all times, regardless of section they live 
in. Our nurseries are very convenient to the Phila- 
delphia Railway Express Terminal, which is one of 
the largest in the country, servicing some 23,000 
cities by direct route. The above delivery chart, 
compiled by the Railway Express Agency, shows 
the approximate delivery time for all sections from 
the Philadelphia Terminal. Within 48 hours after 
stock is shipped from our packing house you will 
note deliveries can be made to practically one-half 
the United States. This company maintains an 
express Office at our packing house where all ship- 
ments are weighed, billed, and routed. This special 
service is another factor that helps us to get our 
stock through to customers in a fresh growing con- 
dition, cutting down considerably on delivery time 
over the usual express shipments. 
@ NEW LOW EXPRESS RATES 
The Interstate Commerce Commission has recognized 
Salisbury as one of the leading shipping points for fruit 
trees and berry plants and, through the cooperation of 
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this department and the Railway Express Agency, we 
have a low express rate on strawberry plants shipped 
from Salisbury. It is a saving of approximately 40°. 
over the usual rate charged by the express companies 
from points having no commodity rate applied on ship- 
ments. This is a big saving and one which should not 
be overlooked when ordering nursery stock. 
@ WE WILL QUOTE PREPAID PRICES 
If you would like to know just what your plants. 
trees, or other items listed in our catalog will cost you 
laid down at your nearest express office, just write and 
tell us the amount of stock of each variety you want 
(giving size where size is noted) and the name of the 
express office where you wish shipment delivered, and 
by return mail we will quote you the exact cost of your 
order including transportation charges. This will not 
obligate you in any way. It is part of our service which 
is free to all. 
@ SHIPPING SEASON 
Climatic conditions in this section of Maryland are favorabl: 
for the growing and shipping of nursery stock. Our shipping 
season opens in late September and continues until June 1 
Take advantage of this long shipping season and order your 
nursery stock from TOWNSEND’S. You will get your stock on 
time and no delay experienced at planting time. Orders for 
any stock listed in our catalog can be booked now, stock re- 
served, and shipment made anytime you are ready to plant. 
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strawberry fields before shipment. This assures you of strictly “Certified Stock at no extra cost.” 
