Our Guaranty 
IN order to avoid misunderstandings, we desire our patrons clearly to understand that our 
guaranty is strictly in respect of the quality of our plants— (1) that they are first-class 
in every way; (2) that the plants are freshly dug and carefully put up in damp packing 
material, and securely crated or wrapped (we never place any plants in cold storage, but 
they remain in the ground where grown until we dig them to fill our customers' orders); 
(3) that they are packed by the most careful methods to insure safe delivery; (4) that in 
all instances our plants are turned over to the transportation company, or postal service, 
in perfect condition; (5) that they are free from insects and fungous diseases; (6) that 
they are true to name; and (7) that in all cases full 
count shall be supplied as per each order given. It 
is impossible for us to know what may occur to 
them after plants leave our hands either in the mat- 
ter of delivery by transportation company, or postal 
service; or what soil and weather conditions they are 
to meet; or what treatment they are to receive at 
the hands of the individual purchaser. In short, we 
assume full responsibility for our plants up to the 
time they leave our hands, but beyond that point we 
can not and do not assume any responsibility. 
All of our plants are carefully inspected by official 
representatives of the states of Michigan, Idaho and 
Oregon, and a certificate similar in character and 
purpose to the one issued by the state of Michigan is 
issued in the case of all three states. We quote here.- 
with the 
MICHIGAN CERTIFICATE OF NURSERY INSPECTION 
T^HIS is to certify that I have examined the nursery stock of 
* R. M. KeUogg Co., Three Rivers, Mich., and find it apparently 
free from dangrerous insects and dangerously contagrious plant 
diseases. L. R. TAFT, 
State Inspector of Nurseries and Orchards. 
We are exceedingly anxious that every customer 
shall realize his highest expectations in the direction 
of success with our plants, and we do everything in 
our power to assist him to attain that result. But, as we have said above, we do not hold 
ourselves responsible for plants after our control ceases. It will therefore be understood 
that when our plants are turned over to the transportation company we have no further 
control over them and our responsibility ends at that point. Should plants fail to arrive in 
good condition, it will be due to improper handling, careless treatment or delay while in 
transit. No complaint will be considered that is not made within five days following the 
receipt of plants. However, we have been growing and shipping strawberry plants for 
twenty-nine years and in few instances do plants fail to reach the purchaser in the same ideal 
condition they leave our hands. We ship our plants to all parts of the United States, the 
Dominion of Canada, to many European countries and to Asia and Australia. 
With our careful methods of labeling plants it would seem quite impossible that a 
mistake should occur in the matter of varieties, but we guarantee plants to be true to label 
with the express understanding that, if a mistake occurs, we are to beheld responsible for 
no damages beyond the amount received for plants. 
The fact that we receive orders from the same customers year after year is the best 
evidence of our success in the work of delivering high-grade plants in perfect condition — a 
fact further emphasized by the substantial increase, year by year, in the acreage devoted 
to the production of our Thoroughbred Pedigree strawberry plants. 
Substitution 
THIS year we have a very fine crop of plants as to quality, but as a result of the extra- 
ordinary drouth that affected so seriously nearly all parts of the country, our 1914 crop 
will be unusually small. As certain varieties always sell far in excess of other varieties, 
this contingency must be reckoned with. When it comes time to ship your order, is it 
your wish, should we be sold out of any varieties that you have selected, that we substitute 
some other varieties of equal merit in their place? In making out your order be very ex- 
plicit on this point. Please note that at the bottom of the order-form page of the order sheet 
for 1914 is a blank space with dotted lines for your answer to this question. If satisfactory 
for us to substitute, write "Yes" on the dotted line. If not satisfactory, write "No." In 
the latter case we shall return your money for any varieties we are unable to supply. In 
case you write neither "Yes" or "No" on dotted line, we shall understand it is your desire 
that we shall use our judgment in the matter. Rest assured that we shall substitute only 
when it is necessary to do so, even though you give us the privilege to substitute. We make 
this matter so clear to avoid delays at shipping time and any possible misunderstanding. 
J5if R.M.KEU0(i6 (Ol C \ 
THRKRIYIRS. i^'M^ 
THIS Trade Mark is registered in the 
United States Patent Office at Wash- 
intirton, and any individual, firm or cor- 
poration, infringing upon our rights 
thus secured will be prosecuted ac- 
cording to the provisions of the law 
relating to trade marks. 
COPrRIOHT 1013 BY R. M. KELLoaS CO. 
