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SWAN RIVER NURSERY 
We operate motor trucks of different sizes and therefore can offer un- 
limited delivery service on Long Island and nearby points, making only a 
charge to cover the actual cost of such service; this of course depending on 
the size of the order, size of the truck load, and whether a special trip is 
required. Where possible we combine orders and proportionate the charges 
among the persons served : this makes the service much cheaper and infinitely 
better than the old method of shipping by freight. The motor truck is a 
great time-saver, for trees thpt are dug to-day can be delivered and planted 
to-morrow; it likewise removes much of the danger from damage in transit, 
and if trees are handled by motor ti-uck the element of safety plays so large 
a part that it will amply pay the cost of the delivery service, 
If desired, we wiil send experienced men to plant the trees and shrubs, 
charging for such service the actual cost only. This is really the most 
economical method, for an inexperienced planter is likely to lose much of 
the stock he received. 
Terms of Payment. Our terms are net cash, 30 days from date of ship- 
ment. To persons of known responsibility we will extend a reasonable credit, 
but unknown correspondents should furnish satisfactory references. 
Guarantee. We warrant our stock to be true to variety named, and will 
replace any that may prove otherwise or refund the original price, but be- 
yond that, we assume no responsibility. We guarantee our trees and plants 
to be in good condition when shipped, but we do not guarantee that such 
stock will live and grow, as it is obviously impossible to control the after- 
care or the weather conditions which may surround transplanted stock. 
Evergreens over six feet high are dug with a ball of earth and burlaped : 
with reasonable care all such trees should live and thrive, although as be- 
fore mentioned, it will be impossible for us to guarantee the growth of the 
trees after they leave our nursery. 
Complaints. We will gladly rectify mistakes in filling orders, pro- 
vided we are notified immediately on receipt of the goods 
PLANTING SEASON. 
Deciduous Trees and Ornamental Shrubs.. Either Spring or Fall is usually 
considered a favorable time for moving trees and shrubs of this class. The 
digging season in the Spring begins about March 20. when the frost is nearly 
out of the ground, and continues till about May 20. Many trees and shrubs 
can be moved much later in the season by stripping off the foliage or dig- 
ging them with a ball of earth. In the Fall we commence shipping about 
the middle of October, continuing until hard freezing of the ground in 
December. 
Evergreens. Can be moved in the Spring from March until the middle 
of June, because they are dug with ball of earth. August, September and 
October are also excellent months for moving evergreens. 
Respectfully yours, 
SWAN RIVER NURSERY 
PATCHOGUE, L. I., N. Y. 
GRACE A. AVERY. Owner HUMPHREY R. AVERY, Mgr. 
LANDSCAPE SERVICE 
If anyone contemplating planting will communicate with us, 
we will be glad to call on them and make suggestions as to the 
varieties of plants to use. without obligating them whatsoever. 
We will also make a study of any estate, large or small, and 
present plans on its proposed layout. 
