Nineteen Hundred and Sixteen 



It is with pleasure that we again greet our many customers and friends. Last year, for the first time, 

 we met you as The W. F. Allen Co. Our company consists of W. F. Allen and three of his sons, all of whom 

 are co-operating in trying to grow and sell the best small-fruit plants on the market. It is our constant 

 endeavor to grow our plants strong, healthy and well rooted. We now get a large number of new customers 

 each year through the recommendation of our friends, and we are going to get even rr.ore in this way, because 

 we are going to deserve them. It will be our special aim to have all of our plants true to name; when a 

 grower orders plants of a certain variety, we will send him that variety true to name; or, if we are out 

 of that variety, we will say so, and not wrongly label them. Our old customers know how we pack our 

 plants. Our packing system is the result of thirty years' study, and, from the favorable comments we 

 receive, we are inclined to think it is pretty good. We wish to thank all our old customers for past favors; 

 and, trusting that we may continue to merit your patronage and that of your friends, we remain. 



Faithfully yours, THE W. F. ALLEN CO. 



BEFORE ORDERING, READ THIS 



Orders should be sent in just as soon as possible after receiving this catalogue. It is better for you 

 as well as for the nurser>-man. 



Remit by Money Order, Registered Letter or Bank Draft; Postage Stamps will be accepted for the 

 fractional parts of a dollar, the larger denominations preferred. Foreign customers will please send Money 

 Order on Salisbury, Maryland, or Bank Draft payable in New York. 



TIME OF SHIPMENT 



We commence to fill fall orders November I, and ship all winter to sections where it is suitable for 

 winter planting. November is an especially good time for setting bush fruits, except in the extreme North, 

 where the climate will not permit it. Early spring — March and April — is by far the best time to set Straw- 

 berry plants in the middle and northern states. Early planting in the spring is very important. Our ship- 

 ping season ends May I ; we will, however, fill a limited number of orders the first and second weeks in May 

 to northern customers, and put them in best possible condition, but at purchaser' s risk. Don't wait until 

 May to have plants shipped; you will have better success if they are planted earlier. After the second 

 week in May we do not fill any orders until November i. Don't order plants during the summer months, 

 expecting orders to be filled before the first of November — we can't do it. We do not grow potted plants. 



True to Name. While we use every precaution to have all plants, etc., true to name (and we believe 

 we come as near doing this as anyone in the business), we will not be responsible for any sum greater than 

 the cost of the stock, should any prove otherwise than as represented. 



Guaranty. We guarantee plants ordered by mail or express to reach customers in good condition 

 when promptly taken from the express office and opened at once. 



IN THE EXTREME NORTH 



Notwithstanding your season is much later than ours, and our stock is very much advanced before 

 you are ready to plant, we can do business to our mutual benefit. Our success depends on your success, 

 and we want to help you. Now listen! Order your plants shipped from the first to the 20th of April, before 

 they are too far advanced. As soon as received, open the bunches and bed in thin layers in a coldframe, or 

 some protected place (give a light covering of straw, if outside) until you are ready to plant. Those who 

 have tried this method have obtained excellent results. By having your plants shipped early you get them 

 before they are so far advanced in growth, and have them at hand to plant permanently just when you 

 want them, when conditions are right for planting. Try it. 



At Purchaser's Risk. Plants shipped by freight will be at purchaser's risk, and all plants shipped 

 after May I will be packed and shipped in best condition possible, but always at purchaser's risk. 



Claims, if any, must be made on receipt of 

 goods. IIV cannot become responsible for stock that is 

 allowed to lie around your station or express office, for 

 neglect of purchaser or his employees to care for stock 

 after it has been received, or for misfortunes caused by 

 droughts, floods, frosts, insects, etc. These things are 

 entirely beyond our control. 



Packing. We make no charges for boxing or 

 packing at rates quoted in this catalogue. Everything 

 is delivered f. o. b. trains at rates named. 



Twenty-five. All plants are tied twenty-five in 

 a bundle. 



Prices include the packing and the package. 

 Payment. Invariably cash in advance. It is our 

 desire that all customers should have the very best of 

 success, and, strange as it may seem, plants that are 

 not paid for seldom do well. 



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 ' authorized to act in that capacity for us. We 

 deal direct with all our customers, and have but one price- 

 list, which you will find in this book, commencing on page 46. 



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