E. W. TOWNSEND SONS + SALISBURY * MARYLAND 
BY RAILWAY EXPRESS AGENCIES ee 
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 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 
office 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 
this department and the Railway Express Agency, we 
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Philadelphia to 23,000 cities and towns in 
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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 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 (giving 
size where size is noted) and the name of the express 
office where yOu wish 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 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. 
Double inspection on a block of Premier being made by Maryland State Depart- 
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ment of Agriculture. This block pronounced to be the best in the East. 
