SOME REASONS—Important. 
To those who receive our catalogue for the first time, by request or through 
fhe courtesy of a mutual friend, we respectfully submit the following reasons 
why we think it will be to your interest to deal with us. 
WE HAVE THE SOU*. 
A deep, strong, sandy loam, originally heavily timbered; still new, capable 
of producing the grade of plants we advertise. 
WE MAINTAIN OUR GRADE 
by a careful selection of stock plants, and right methods of propagation, from 
year to year that tend, with such a soil, to produce plants of the greatest health 
and vigor, striving for the ideal fruiting-row, and perfect fruit from any plants 
that may be left nusold. 
AI 1 I 1 PLANTS ARE FRESHLY DUG 
as wanted, culling out the parent plant and others, that, for any cause, may not 
have attained sufficient crown or root growth to rate No. 1—The only grade we 
send out. 
WE EMPLOY NO KID LABOR. 
All our plants are nicely trimmed ready for the planter, and, if not otherwise 
advised, are tied in bundles of 25, roots washed in cold water, and packed with 
moss in new handle baskets lined with oil-paper in such a manner as to insure 
best possible condition on arrival. 
WE GUARANTEE OUR PLANTS 
true to name, and to reach their destination in good condition by express or 
mail. Large orders are packed in light ventilated crates, and if by freight sent 
at owner’s risk, unless wanted while weather is cool, or by special agreement. 
Plants by mail are not assorted light weight to reduce charges. A drouth will 
never fail to demonstrate the value of good plants. 
OUR PRICES. 
average lower than can be found elsewhere, when quality and grade of stock, 
care in packing, and guaranteed conditions are considered. We have plenty of 
good new soil, unlimited quantities of the finest moss that costs nothing but the 
gathering, a personal working interest and supervision throughout. We do not 
intend to be undersold if you want plants for business. 
OUR REFERENCES 
for responsibility are ample. You take no risk whatever. We do a careful cash 
business, extending credit only where parties are well known to us, or who 
furnish satisfactory vouchers. See elsewhere a certificate of health from State 
Inspector of Nurseries, L. R. Taft, issued by Michigan State Board of Agricul¬ 
ture. See unsolicited testimonials. We invite investigation at all times. 
FINALLY. 
We take pleasure in looking after the interest of our customers in person, 
promptly acknowledging all orders and business communications, and sending 
notice when goods are expected to arrive. If we know we are sold out Or a 
variety we will tell you so at once. In short, we aim to satisfy, by honorable 
dealing, both our customers and ourselves. Try us. We will do our best to 
please you. 
Certificate of Nursery Inspection 
This is to certify that I have examined the nursery stock 
and premises of THE FLANSBURGH & PEIRSON CO., Leslie, 
and find them apparently free from dangerous insects, and 
dangerous contagious tree and plant diseases- 
This certificate is void after Julv 5, 1905. 
L- R. TAFT, 
No- 506- State Inspector of Nurseries and Orchards. 
Agricultural College, Mich., Nov. 11, 1904. 
Copy of Above Certificate 'WitH Each Shipment. 
