THE NURSERIES AT MENTOR 
The spot where today our nurseries are located was at one 
time part of Lake Erie. The receding of the lake to lower 
levels ages ago left on its south shore a great variety of 
soils. On the two hundred or more acre garden cultivated 
by Wayside, are found seven distinct and absolutely dif¬ 
ferent soils. It is because of this unique condition that we 
are able to so successfully raise the greatest possible variety 
of plants. A hardy plant nursery so scientifically laid out is 
to our knowledge not found anywhere else in this country. 
QUALITY OF STOCK OFFERED 
Our plants are all grown in open nursery fields for two 
years or more, are given constant care and cultivation and 
when sent out are hardy, strong, well-developed, nursery- 
grown specimens with excellent roots, ready to give im¬ 
mediate results. Pot plants are never shipped except in 
those cases where such plants are ordered that cannot be 
transplanted successfully except from pots. 
We do not divide our plants before shipping, but send 
the entire plant as dug from the nursery. Dividing is only 
done in rare cases and only then because it is necessary to 
get best results. 
NO STORAGE PLANTS SHIPPED 
No plants are carried in storage cellars or warehouses. 
Each order is dug fresh from the field and stock is shipped 
immediately after it has been packed, that same day. In 
other words, there is no loss of vitality. 
It is this class of stock and careful service that has made 
Wayside Gardens the best known and most reliable nur¬ 
sery for hardy plants and rock plants in this country. 
NOVELTIES 
We never offer novelties that are untried and unproven. 
Every new thing we offer is, in a sense, old to us, because 
of having first stood the rigid test we demand. Further, 
goodly quantities are always grown before these novelties 
are offered for sale, we never charge the customer high 
prices asked for novelties. 
WHEN TO ORDER 
Early ordering is essential because early planting and suc¬ 
cessful results go hand in hand. Plant as soon as the soil 
in your garden is in a workable condition. Transplant plants 
while they are dormant. There is always a severe shock if 
transplanting is done when plants have long, green tops. 
COMPLAINTS 
An error is occasionally made during rush periods. We 
therefore, suggest that you check over plants immediately 
upon receipt. If any plants or bulbs have been damaged 
while in transit or if shortages occur, notify us promptly, 
and correction will be made immediately, or new stock sent 
without charge for that which is damaged. 
QUANTITIES ORDERED 
It requires at least three plants of one variety planted 
closely together to make a good showing. We are at all 
times ready to supply single plants if your garden will not 
accommodate the larger quantity. Twenty-five or more 
plants of one kind are charged at the hundred rate. Twelve 
to twenty-four plants of one kind are charged at the dozen 
rate. 
REMITTANCES 
These may be made whichever way is most convenient to 
you. Please write the amount remitted upon the order. 
Your remittance and your order will be acknowledged at 
once when received. 
We shall be very glad to open charge accounts when 
desired; in this case please send bank or trade references 
with your order. All charge accounts are due the first day 
of the month following date of purchase. 
C. O. D.—We do not like to send plants or other per¬ 
ishable goods collect on delivery, and do so only at your 
risk. 
SHIPPING DIRECTIONS 
All plants and bulbs will be shipped at the proper time for 
planting. If there is a special date on which you would like 
to receive the plants, mention it on the order blank and 
shipment will be made in time to have plants arrive on or 
about the day specified. Shipments will be made by parcel 
post or express at our option, unless specific shipping in¬ 
structions are received with order. 
SHIPMENTS TO CANADA. The Canadian Gov¬ 
ernment requires a special permit for bulbs and plants. 
Canadian clients may obtain a permit number from the 
Secretary, Destructive Insect and Pest Act Advisory 
Board, Ottawa. This permit number should appear on the 
order. 
TRANSPORTATION CHARGES 
It is impossible to predetermine the size and weight of 
field-grown plants, therefore, all transportation charges 
are paid by the customer and are not included in the price 
as is usually done for seeds. 
Do not include any extra money for transportation with 
your remittance, we will send you notice of the correct 
amount at time of delivery. 
