Gardens of The Blue Ridge 
Hardy and Rare Trees, Shrubs, Ferns, Vines and 
Herbaceous perennials of the blue Ridge Mountains 
Ashford, McDowell Co.. N. C. 
July 1Z, 1937 
Dear Friend; 
I want to thank you for your past patronage which has en¬ 
abled us to enter another season. It is our greatest desire to continue 
to grow through the confidence of our thousands of good customers. 
My Fall catalogue will be ready about September first. If 
your copy is not received on time, please advise and another will be 
sent promptly. We will be glad to send catalogs to your friends upon re¬ 
quest. Our large assortment contains suitable plant material for every 
planting. 
The attached list covers a large SURPLUS that will be sold 
at SALE PRICES during July and August. I would suggest that you mark 
the items you can use for fall planting, returning to me at your early 
convenience. This is without obligation to you, but helpful to me in 
quoting very low prices on quality, quantity, and variety, insuring 
delivery at proper planting time. 
Nature has been good to GARDENS OF THE BLUE RIDGE this 
season. Never before have we had such favorable growing conditions, 
making it possible to furnish highest quality Nursery stock, includ¬ 
ing Ornamental Trees,Shrubs, Vines, Ferns, Orchids, Bulbs,and Peren¬ 
nials, suitable for every need, making it to your advantage to buy now 
from this SPECIAL SURPLUS OFFER. Delay may mean lost opportunity, and 
whether you need a large or small quantity of plants, this sale offers 
an unusual opportunity to procure the choicest plants for large or 
small requirements. 
Fall planting is recommended for best results. EVERGREENS and 
many other plants may be safely moved in August. Autumn planted natives 
bloom well the first year and may save disappointment later. If you want 
to see your garden at its best next year, better plant this fall . 
Write me freely regarding your Plant problems, and let me quote 
special prices on your requirements. It is our ambition to please our old 
customers year after year so well that they come back again and bring their 
friends. You are invited to visit our nurseries to make personal selec¬ 
tions if possible. 
Again thanking you for your patronage, and in the hope that you 
will continue to be one of our valued customers, I am. 
Yours very truly, 
GARDENS OF THE BLUE RIDGE 
E C . ROBBINS 
