LOCATION AND SHIPPrNG FACILITIES 
We are located in Southwest Iowa, fifty miles from Omaha, on well drained 
land, and have a fertile soil that cannot be surpassed in the United States. 
Three railroads (C. B. cfe Q., Wabash and K. & W.) afford competition in 
freight rates and a rapid and convenient shipping outlet in every direction. 
Two express companies (Adams and Wells Fargo) also give excellent service. 
STORAGE 
Our modern Storage Buildings are especially designed for handling Nur- 
sery Stock in the Best Possible Manner, enabling us to get the stock to our 
customers in prime condition. You should consider this in buying. 
TERMS AND CONDITIONS 
Shipping — Please give shipping directions, whether by freight or express; 
also route. II no directions are given, we will forward to the best of our judg- 
ment, without assuming responsibility, as all goods travel at purchaser's risk 
and expense. All freight shipments released to the value of $5.00 or $3.00 per 
cwt., acording to classification governing unless otherwise instructed. Our 
shipping season usually begins the last of September and continues through- 
out 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 thor- 
ough 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. I>. 
should be accompanied by one-fourth cash to receive prompt attention. 
Prices — The quotations in this list are for the wholesale trade only and 
limited to the Spring of 1913. Should prices change either higher or lower, 
during the season, the prices made at the time an order is accepted are ex- 
pected to stand. 
Rates — Fifty trees, of not less than ten of a variety, will be furnished ait 
hundred rates; three hundred trees of not less than ten variety at thou- 
sand 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 .bundles of ten in grad- 
ing. Order ten or multiples of ten of a variety 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. 
Grades — ^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 orders will receive prompt attention. 
Claims — All claims for errors and deductions must be made within ten 
days after receipt of goods. 
Guarantee of Genulness — While we exercise 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 paid, it is mutually understood and agreed between the purchaser and 
ourselves that we shall in no case be liable for any sum greaier 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 
