From US 
to YOU 
Twenty years ago this spring Keith 
Bros. Nursery started business. In a 
way, it was not entirely new, especially 
the production end of it, because all of 
us were brought up in the small fruit 
business. Father was a pioneer in it. He 
settled in this part of Michigan in 1868, 
and the Nursery is located on the same 
80 acres that he “cut out of the woods.” 
This is the first time I have had much 
to say to our many friends and customers 
scattered here and there over the United 
States, possibly because too much space 
in past catalogues has been devoted to 
letting others know about our plants and 
none seemed to be left for GETTING 
ACQUAINTED. This is a view of our home from the highway. Keep it in mind and 
you will have no difficulty in locating us when you come our way. 
Why Not Become Better Acquainted 
But this year, twenty years after the start, I didn’t know but what it might be 
all right to devote a few pictures and words in acquainting our friends and custom¬ 
ers with more about ourselves, our business, our home and family. So here we 
are. Look us over, and if you wish to become better acquainted how ordinary 
folk we are, drop in and see us sometime when you are in this part of Michigan, 
southwestern. You will know us to some extent from what you see and read here, 
but we want to know you better also. Most of us, you know, in fact most every¬ 
body, rush pell mell through life after the almighty dollar and leave very little 
time for the best there is in life—FRIENDS. 
Where We Are Located 
When you drive our way next summer, you will find us located in southwestern 
Michigan, one mile east of Sawyer, which is about half way between Michigan 
City and Benton Harbor. We are about 30 miles northwest from South Bend, 
Ind. When you get in this part of the State, just ask for Keith Bros. Nursery, 
or just “Keith’s”, and you will be directed our way. 
What Are These Pictures All About 
Before I tell you of Keith’s plants and business. I’d like to say something about 
the pictures you see here. They are self-explanatory. We would liked to have 
shown you a lot more about our business, especially our up-to-date packing house 
and office, a two-story, hollow-tile building 32 by 72 feet, but the lack of space 
and suitable pictures prevented. They will be something new for you in our 
next season’s catalogue. 
In presenting you with our 20th Anniversary Catalogue, I wish our Customers 
to know how greatly we appreciate all the business they have sent us in past 
years. Some of you have been with us a long time, while others have come to us 
more recently, and we sincerely trust that nothing will ever come up that will 
prevent you from coming to Keith whenever you are wanting plants. There are 
many to whom we send our only “salesman”, our catalogue, every year who have 
not as yet favored us with an order, but we are just human enough to expect 
those friends to send in an order some day, therefore, if you are in that group 
change over and become a Keith customer now. We’ll greatly appreciate it. 
Our Prices 
1.—It’s Keith’s earnest desire and endeavor to satisfy every customer by supply¬ 
ing them with our own-grown plants—plants that we know will grow and pro¬ 
duce a bumper crop of berries when given half a chance. Every plant we send 
out is freshly dug, packed after our most improved methods, and shipped within 
twenty-four hours after being taken from the ground. This helps insure the 
greatest plant growth for you. 
Here we are, the four of us. At the left Mrs. Keith, then Lydia 
Beth, Samuel and myself—B. W. Keith. As to our ages, your 
guess. 
This is our home during an ice storm, the worst we ever ex¬ 
perienced. Note how the large elm trees were bent to breaking 
point, and many of them did break. 
2. —To our many “old” customers we are offer¬ 
ing cash discount in appreciation of their past 
patronage. See page 19. You find there why it 
pays to be a Keith Customer. 
3. —To our “new” customers those ordering from 
us for the first time this season, we offer a 
discount in additional stock. See Order Blank. 
4. —To all our customers we are offering plants 
at rock-bottom prices. Although most every¬ 
thing has advanced in price, Keith prices are 
at low level. In some cases our prices are not 
as high as last season, yet our plants are of 
that high quality found in all Keith’s products. 
We have always contended that cheap plants 
are the most expensive one can buy, for it costs 
just as much to set out and care for poor plants 
as it does vigorous, healthy plants. At harvest 
time there are greater profits from the better 
plants. Plant only the best. 
The “strawberry” man, B. W. Keith inspecting 
one of his large strawberry fields. 20 A. in this 
one. 
The “strawberry” woman, Mrs. Keith, gathering 
a few everbearing strawberries for a family 
shortcake. 
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COPYRIGHT 1937 
KEITH BROS. NURSERY, Sawyer, Michigan 
