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 matter of 
delivery by transportation company, or postal serv- 
ice; 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. responsi- 
bility. 
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 herewith the 
Uichig-an Certificate of Nursery Inspection 
nrms is to certify that I have examined the nursery 
^ stock of R. M. Kelloggr Co., Three Rivers, Mich., 
and find it apparently free from dangerous Insects 
and dangerously contagious plant diseases. 
L. R. TAFT, 
State Inspector of Nurseries and Orchards. 
We are exceedingly anxious that every cus- 
tomer 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. How- 
ever, we have been growing and shipping strawberry plants for thirty-one years 
and in few instances do plants fail to reach the purchaser in the same ideal condi- 
tion 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 shoul'd 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 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 
extraordinary drouth that affected so seriously nearly all parts of the country 
in both 1913 and 1914, our 1915 crop will be comparatively 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 explicit 
on this point. Note that two lines are provided on the order sheet for this purpose. 
If you give us permission to choose substitute varieties, simply say "Yes." If you 
prefer to select substitutes, please name them on these lines. If you positively say 
"No," 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 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 do so. 
THIS Trade Mark Is registered In 
the United States Patent Ofllce 
at Washington, and any individ- 
ual, firm or corporation, infring- 
ing upon our rights thus secured 
will be prosecuted according to 
the provisions of the iaw relating 
to trade marks. 
COI'YKIGUT 11)14, BY R. M. KELLOGG COIUFANY. 
