LOCATION AND SHIPPING FACILITIES 
We are located in Southwest Iowa, fifty miles from Omaha, on well drain- 
ed land, and have a fertile soil that cannot be surpassed in the United States. 
Three railroads (C. B. & Q., Wabash and K. & W.) afford competition in freight 
rates and a rapid and convenient shipping outlet in levery direction. Two ex- 
press companies (Adams and Wells Far.:;3) al o give excellent service. 
STORAGE 
Our modern Storage Buildings are especially designed for handling Nursery 
StocK in the Best Possible Manner, enabling us to get the stock to our custom- 
ers in prime condition. You should consider this in buying. 
TERMS AND CONDITIONS 
SHIPPING' — Please give shipping directions, whether by freight or express; 
also route. If no directions are given, we will forward to the best of our judg- 
ment, without assuming responsibility, as all goods travel at the purchaser's 
risk and expense. All freight shipments released to the value of $5.00 or 
$3.00 per cwt., according to the classification governing unless otherwise in- 
structed. Our shipping season usually begins the last of September and con- 
tinues throughout the winter. 
PACKING Prices quoted are net, boxing and baling additional, for which 
we charge to cover cost. Particular care is taken to pack all stock in a 
thorough manner so that it will reach destination in prime condition. 
TERMS ^Cash or satisfactory security, except we extend the usual terms 
of credit, to known, responsible nurserymen. Orders to be sent C. O. D. should 
be accompanied by one-fourth cash to receive prompt attention. 
PRICES The quotations in this list are for the wholesale trade only, ana 
limited to the Fall of 1913. Should prices change either higher or lowi!V, 
during the season, the prices made at the time an order is accepted are expect 
ed to stand. 
RATES Fifty trees, of not less than ten of a variety, will be furnished at 
hundred rates; three hundred tress of not less than ten of a variety at thousand 
rates. Long list of varieties of a few trees of a kind subject to higher prices. 
All trees above the % to % grades are tied in bunnies ten in grading. Order 
tens or multiples of ten of a varisty as far as possible. 
CAUTION— We accept all orders on the condition that they shall be void 
should injury befall our stock from frost, hail, fire or other causes over which we 
have no control. 
GilADES — We grade carefully, in some cases by caliper, in others by height. 
When graded by both caliper and height the caliper must govern. 
Dealers wishing to pack on our grounds will find our facilities first class 
and their order will receive prompt attention. 
Claimis — All claims for errors and deductions must be made within ten days 
after receipt of goods. 
uUARANTEE OF GENUINENESS — While we ex.ercise the utmost diligence 
and care to have our varieties true to name, and hold ourselves in readiness on 
proper proof, to replace all trees, etc., that may prove otherwise, or refund the 
amount paiu, it is mutually understood and agreed between the purchaser and our- 
selves that we shall in no case oe liable for any sum greater than the amount 
originally received for said trees, etc., that prove untrue. 
For convenience In telegraphing a code is given for each grade. 
Correspondence and inspection Invited. 
MOUNT ARBOR NURSERIES, 
SHENANDOAH, IOWA 1913 E. S. WELCH, Proprietor 
