E. W. TOWNSEND SONS • SALISBURY • MARYLAND 



QUICK DELIVERIES 



BY RAILWAY EXPRESS AGENCIES 



TOWNSEND'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 Philadelphia 

 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 approxi- 

 mate delivery time for all sections from the Phila- 

 delphia Terminal. Within 48 hours after stock is 

 shipped from our packing house you will note de- 

 liveries can be made to practically one-half the 

 United States. This company maintains an express 

 ofQce at our packing house where all shipments 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 condition, 

 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 

 thi.s department and the Railway Express Agency, we 



have a low express rate on strawberry plants shipped from 

 Salisbury. It is a saving of approximately 40-7 over the 

 usual rate charged by the express companies from points 

 having no commodity rate applied on shipments. 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 i giving 

 size where size is noted) and the name of the express 

 office where you w'ish shipment delivered to. 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 favorable 

 for the growing and shipping of nursery stock. Our shipping 

 season opens in late September and continues until June 1. 

 Take advantage of this lone 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 sh.pment made anytime you are ready to plant. 



Double inspection on a block of Premier being made by Maryland State Depart- 

 ment of .Agriculture. This block pronounced to be the best in the East. 



