A WORD IN CONCLUSION 



ThllS book can contain but an indication of the quality and variety of the 

 hundreds of lovely things at Towson Nurseries. 



Because of the great number of species described, some special phase of 

 planting which interests you particularly may not be fully described, in that 

 event we suggest that you write, phone, or visit us with your question. 



From the very inception of the business it has been our unvarying policy to 

 give our customers the finest trees, shrubs and flowers, in a wide selection, 

 and helpful, factual information upon which they may depend for the most 

 pleasing results. 



Thousands of people from Baltimore and distant points along the middle 

 Atlantic seaboard visit our nurseries annually. During the azalea season this 

 is particularly true. 



To Our Customers 



Our greatest desire in transaction of business with our customers is for mutual 

 satisfaction. 



We have, in the following paragraphs, endeavored to inform you of our pol- 

 icies and terms, so there may be no possibility of a misunderstanding. 



Planting Season 



The spring planting season usually begins between March i and March 15th, 

 and continues until the last of May. 



The fall planting season begins about August 15th and continues until the 

 ground freezes, the last of December. 



Shipping 



Please give explicit directions as to address and mode of shipment. Shipments 

 will be forwarded exactlv as directed, but when we have no instructions thev 

 will be forwarded by the shortest and safest route. We recommend that all 

 herbaceous plants be shipped by express. Arrangements can be made for dis- 

 tance deliveries by motor trucks of full truck loads if desired. 



Prices 



Prices 111 this book supersede all previous lists and are subject to change wit h 

 out notice. The prices listed are for local delivery. 



STOCK SPECIALLY SELECTED by customers at the Nurseries will be 

 charged for according to the value of the trees chosen irrespective of list 

 price. The prices in this book are for stock of our selection. 



Terms: Cash with order, except to persons who render regular credit refer- 

 ences. These accounts will be due in 30 days. 



Inspection 



Our stock is regularly inspected and a certificate sent with each shipment. 



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