LOCATION AND SHIPPING FACILITIES. 
We arc located in southwest Iowa, fifty miles from Omaha, on well 
drained upland and have a fertile soil that cannot be surpassed in the United 
States. Threw rail roads (C. B. & Q., Wabash, and K. & W.) afford competi- 
tion in freight rates and a rapid and convenient shipping outlet in every 
direction. Two express companies (Adams and Wells- Fargo) also give 
excellent service. 
With our superior facilities, perfect equipment and admirable location 
for growing stock, combined with our experience, we certainly are prepared 
to give our customers the best possible service. 
TERMS AM) 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 judgment, without assuming responsibility, as all goods travel at pur- 
chaser^ risk and expense. All freight shipments released to the value of $5.00 
percwt., unless otherwise instructed. Our shipping season usually begins 
about September 25th and continues 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. 
Hates- Fifty trees, of not less than ten of a variety, will be furnished 
at hundred rates; three hundred trees of not less than ten of a variety at 
thousand rates. Long lists of varieties ol a few trees of a kind subject to 
higher prices. All trees above the 3 to 4 foot grades are tied in bundles of 
ten in grading. Order tens and mult iples of ten of a variety as far as possible. 
This list abrogates all previous quotations. 
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 Genuineness- AVhile 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 bet ween the purchaser 
and ourselves that we shall in no case be liable for any sum greater than the 
amount originally received for said trees, etc., that prove untrue. 
For convenience in telegraphing a code word is given for each grade. 
Correspondence and inspection invited. 
MOUNT ARBOR NURSERIES, 
SHENANDOAH, IOWA. E. S. WELCH, Proper. 
