Our Guaranty 
WE GUARANTEE that all plants shipped to our customers are grown upon our own 
farms and under our methods of selection and restriction; that they are pure-bred and 
true to name, and that a full count will in all cases be given. That the plants are fresh- 
ly 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. ) We also guar- 
antee that every package is examined by a com- 
petent inspector, and that both plants and pack- 
age must be in perfect condition before allowing 
them to leave our hands. 
Our plants are thoroughly and scientifically 
sprayed throughout the entire growing season, and 
we guarantee them to be absolutely free from all 
diseases and insects. Read the Michigan State 
Inspector's certificate, issued after a thorough in- 
spection of our fields. 
Certificate of Nursery Inspection No. 1 1 14 
This is to certify that I have examined the nursery stock of 
R. M. KELLOGG CO., Three Rivers, Mich., and find it ap- 
parently free from dangerous insects and dangerously con- 
tasrious plant diseases. L. R. TAFT, 
State Inspector of Nurseries and Orchards. 
In short, we guarantee that every detail of the 
work of producing and shipping plants, so long as 
they remain under our control and observation is 
perfectly carried out. We are exceedingly anx- 
ious that every customer shall realize his highest 
expectations in the direction of success with our 
plants, and we do everything in our power to as- 
sist him to attain this desired result. But we can- 
not and do not hold ourselves responsible for plants after our control ceases, and of course, 
it is understood that when our plants are turned over to the transportation company we have 
no further control over them. Should they fail to arrive in good condition it will be due to 
improper handling or careless treatment while in transit. No complaint will be considered 
that is not made v;ithin five days after receipt of plants. However, we have been growing 
and shipping strawberrjr plants for twenty-eight years, and in few instances have plants failed 
to reach the purchaser in ideal condition; and our plants have gone to all parts of the United 
States, the Dominion of Canada and to many of the countries of Europe. 
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 be held 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 increase, year by year, in the acreage devoted to the pro- 
duction of our Thoroughbred Pedigree strawberry plants. 
Substitution 
THIS year we have a very large stock of plants which reach the high-water mark of 
Kellogg quality, and we confidently expect to be able to supply the wants of all our 
customers. However, certain varieties always sell far in excess of other varieties, 
and 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 1913 is a blank space with dotted lines for your answer to this question. If satisfac- 
tory 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 substi- 
tute only when it is necessary to do so, even though you give us the privilege to substi- 
tute. We make this matter so clear to avoid delays at shipping time and any misunder- 
standings. If you have second choice as to varieties, please indicate what they are; 
this will aid us very much and will g^ve you double assurance of getting desired varieties. 
TRADE MARK REGISTERED 
IN U. S. PATENT OFFICE 
'T'HIS Trade Mark is reaislered in the Unit- 
* ed States Patent office at Washington, 
and any individual, firm or corporation, in- 
fringing upon our rights thus secured will be 
prosecuted according to the provisions of the 
law relating to trade marks. 
COPYRIGHT 1913 BY R. M. KBLLOOO CO. 
