InstriJclions as_to ^rdennj Plants, Etc, 
AT PRICES named in this catalogue, plants will be carefully packed and de- 
livered free at our depot (Cranberry, N. C.) without charge lor packnig or material. 
Smaller plants will be sent by mail, if so desired, at the same prices. 
IN ORDERING, please write your orders plainly and on separate sheet from 
letter. Give full and plain directions for marking and shipping packages, and 
whether by express or freight. In absence of this we use our best judgment in lor- 
warding, but we a-;sume no responsibility after goods are delivered at depot, unless 
for our own mistakes. 
MONEY MAY BE SENT at our risk in Bank Draft, P. O. Money Order or Reg- 
istered Letter; when sent otherwi.se, it is at senders risk. Linville is a Money 
Order Office, on which all orders should be drawn. 
FOREIGN REMITTANCES may be made by International P. O. Money Otder, 
payable at Aslieville, N. C, by Exchange on New York, or by Cheque Bank Cheque. 
NAME AND POST OFFICE ADDRESS should be written out plainly and in full. 
Always give your address in kverv letter. A lady should always sign herself Miss 
or Mrs., to enable us to address our answers properly. 
SHIPPING TIME.— Ordinarily we can safely handle and ship plants from the 
ist of October to the ist of December, and from the ist of March to the ist of May ; 
and, for the south, during mild spells in winter. We appreciate early orders, which 
give us plenty of time for filling them satisfactorily. 
SUBSTITUTION.— In ordering, please state if you wish us to substitute, in 
case any variety or size is exhausted, which will sometimes occur, especially if the 
order is received late, as we shall not do so without the consent of the purchaser. 
THE UTMOST CARE will be taken to have every plant true to name and in 
good order ; and any mistake or error on our part will be cheerfully and gladly cor- 
rected if we are notified immediately on receipt of goods. 
TERMS.— Cash with order or satisfactory reference where parties are un- 
known to us. If plants are desired in larger quantities than here quoted, please 
write for wholesale rates. 
PLANTS can often be sent by freight, thus saving heavy express charges and 
making it more possible to send larger plants. 
AS TO OUR SUCCESS IN PACKING, we append the following from one of our 
foreign customers: 
Mr. H. p. Kelsey. Daisy Hn.i- Nursery, Nf.wry, Irei..\nd, 26 April, tSoo. 
Dear Sir: I enclose Bill of Exchange on New York for the amount of your account. 
Parcel traveled in the unfortunate City of Paris and was delivered to me on the 19th inst, 
or about six weeks after dispatch, but all the contents were fresh and satisfactory. 
Faithfully yours, T. Smith. 
SOIL, PLANTING, ETC.— The Azaleas, Rhododendrons, and most other plants 
of that class, herein named, that are generally considered difficult to manage, 
are hardy throughout the U. S., except in the extreme north and northwest, and, 
with proper care in preparation of soil and planting, may be grown successfully. 
They thrive best in rich, peaty soils and partially shaded situations. A good soil 
can be made by excavating two to three feet of the surface, and filling wiih equal 
parts of good leaf mould, or other decaved vegetable matter, and surface loam, 
with one-tenth or more of sharp sand. If leaf mold cannot be had, swamp muck 
or old field sod may be used. After planting, except where naturally moist, the 
ground should be kept thoroughly mulched. If the soil is well prepared and kept 
mulched from year to year, it will need but little other manuring, and no stimulat- 
ing or heating manure should ever be used. Spent tan, moss, old leaves, or well- 
rotted manure can be used for mulching. The ground must be kept moist and 
loose, as dry, hard ground is sure death. These rules also apply to general plant- 
ing. Lime is fatal to all Rliododendrons, Azaleas and plants of this class, and in 
no form should it come into contact with the roots. This is an important item, and 
should be carefully noted in planting. The perennials, if given a soil like the above, 
or a place in the Rhododendron bed, will thrive wonderfully and produce a profu 
sion of bloom throughout the whole season. 
All communications should be addressed plainly to 
HARLAN P. KELSEY, Highlands Nursery, 
LINVILLE, Mitchell County, NORTH CAROLINA, U. S. A. 
