ICARDY AND RARK TRKRS. SHRUBS. FERXS, VINES AND 
HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS OF THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS 
E. C. ROBBINS, Niirscrjinan DECEMBER 1938 
ASHFORD, McDowell go., n. c. 
SEND A BOX TO YOUR FRIENDS! 
Send the box collection that appeals to* you, leave the selection to me (or 
make an assortment as you choose), Send the name and address of your 
friends, and I will ship direct from Ashford, at the proper time — Spec¬ 
ial assortments. Our selection ?2.00 to $5.00 each. 
EVERGREENS FOR CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAYS 
These evergreens ean-y, as nothing else can. the Christmas spirit. Tliey breathe the beauty and fragrance of the .South¬ 
ern Mountains, and they find a ready place in every room of many of the notable homes in America during the Christmas 
holiday season. 
My Christmas Decorations are positively the most carefully selected and the finest to be had. My methods of packing 
insure delivery in perfect condition, and I guarantee satisfaction or the money will be refunded. The keeping qualities of 
these evergreens are unsurpassed under ordinary conditions; even in warm rooms, because of their vitality, they will retain 
for weeks their freshness and brilliant natural colorings. 
You wU find these evergreens unusual and incomparable decorations both for your omt home and the homes of your 
friends. The cost is nominal and any of the collections will cjtrry more real Christmas cheer than can possibly be found else¬ 
where. Try sending some of these packages to your business associates. They never fail to please to the extreme, 
SEND CARD TO BE ENCLOSED IN EACH PACKAGE TO YOUR FRIENDS — ORDER EARLY 
PRICES PREPAID 
SPECIAL PREPAID BOX PRICES 
CASH WITH ORDER FROM UNKNOWN PARTIES 
GALAX LEAVE.S. Medium and small sizes, 
green or bronze .--per 1,000. $2.90 
T.iarge .selected sizes, green or bronze .... per 1,000..4.00 
LEUCOTHOE SPRAA’S. Beautiuf foliage, naturally in 
in the shape of a iiartial garland or wTeath. Ex¬ 
tremely decorative. Deep gi'een or rich bronze. 
1 to 2 feet, per 50 $3.25 .. per 100..4.50 
B.4LSA3I FIR. Choice branches 1 to 2 ft. long; 
woodsy fragrance . per doz.. .3.50 
BAL.SAM NEEDLE.S and TWIGS clipped for pillows 
5 lbs.. $2.25 . 10 lbs...3.75 
GROUND PINE (Bouquet Green). Very effective 
5 lbs.$3.25 .. 10 lbs...5.00 
AMERICAN HOLLY (Branches). Deep green leaves 
with bright red berries. Excellent quality 
1 to 3 ft. per doz...4.70 
ORDER BY MAIL OR WIRE 
CASE N. 300 Assorted Galax an introductory assort¬ 
ment made up from opposite. Splendid value, to 
get acquainted ... $3.00 
CASE O. .500 Assorted Galax, with extra nice assoj't- 
ment from all of the opposite ... 5.00 
CASE P. 1,000 Assorted Gala.x, 50 Leucothoe Sprays, 
25 Fern Sprays, 6 Fir branches, 1 lb Bouquet 
Green and 6 sprays choice Holly. Splendid bargain . 7.00 
CASE Q. 2,000 Assorted Galax and extra quantilies of 
all abox-e named. This beautiful collection will be 
enough for yourself and to divide with all your 
neighbors. XX .Special value .14.50 
SEND CARD TO BE ENCLOSED IN EACH 
PACKAGE TO YOUR FRIENDS 
Christmas Trees, 4-8 feet. Firs, Pines, Spruces, $2.00 to $4.00 each according to size. 
Cr7=- - 
DECORATIVE EVERGREEN BRANCHES — 
ONE 
TO 
TWO FEET LONG 
— 
SPECIAL COLLECTION MADE UP FROM THE 
FOLLOWING 
— 
PREPAID TO DESTINATION 
Balsam Fir, American Holly, Mountain Laurel, Leucothoe, 
Spruce, 
Hemlock, 
Pine, Rhododendron, and .Yrborvitae. 
. 2.00 
Southern Longleaf Pine Branches, 2 to 3 ft. long . 
--' - - = 
...75c 
each 
3 or more @ 60 cents 
- 
Roping made up from above 10-25 yards at 45 cents per yard. Over 25 yards at 35 cents per yard. Made up daily in finest quality. 
THESE PRICES INCLUDE DELIVERY ANYWHERE IN U. S. 
SPECIAL PLANTS FOR POTTING — HEAVY CLUMPS 
G.YL.YX APWYIjIA. Galax . @ 60c 
GAULTHERIA PROCUMBENS. W'lntergrecn . @ 5.5c 
MITCHELLA REPENS. Patridge Berry . @ 50c 
SIIORTIA GALACIFOLIA. Shortia. @ 50c 
POLYSTICHUM ACRO.STICHOIDES. Christmas Fern . . @ 35c 
WINDOW-BOX SPECIALS 
ALL PREPAID TO DESTINATION 
ABIES FRASERI. Fraser Fir, 2 to 3 ft. 
@ 
$1..50 
3 or more 
@ 
$1.35 
BOXWOOD. Buxus sempervirens, 1 to 1^ ft. 
@ 
2.35 
3 or more 
@ 
2.20 
ILEX OPACA. American Holly, 2 to 3 ft. 
@ 
.2.25 
3 or more 
@ 
2.00 
KALMIA LATIFOLIA. Mt. Laurel, 1 to ft. 
@ 
1.60 
3 or more 
@ 
1.40 
LEUCOTHOE CATE.SB.AEI. Drooping licucothoe. 
to 
2 ft. 
@ 1.25 3 or more 
@ 
1.10 
MAGNOLIA GLAUCA. Sweetbay, 1 to 2 feet. 
@ 
.60 
3 or more 
@ 
50 
PICEA EXCICLSA. Noi'way Spriice, 2 to 3 ft. 
@ 
.90 
3 or more 
@ 
80 
RHODODENDRON MAXIMUM. Rosebay, 1to 2 
ft. 
@ 
1.60 
3 or more 
@ 
1.45 
TSUGA CAROLINI.4NA. Carolina Hemlock, 2 to 
3 
ft @ 
1.70 
3 or more 
@ 
1.60 
5 or more @ 50c 
5 or more @ 45c 
5 or more @ 40c 
5 or more @ 40c 
5 or more @ 30c 
SPECIAL PLANTS FOR POTTING OR OUTDOORS 
PLANTING FOR THE HOLIDAYS 
25 Trillinms. XX Large.st. Assorted $1.35 
DARLINGTONIA CALIFORNICA. California Pitcher 
Plant. X .Strong . @ 75c 5 or more @ 65c 
MERTENSI.Y VIRGINICA. Virginia Bluebells, 
XX I.arge . @ 40c 5 or more @ 30c 
SARRACENIA FL.AVA. Trumpet Pitcher Plant, 
X Strong ... @ 40c 5 or more @ .. 30c 
HEPATICA ACUTILOBA. Sharp-lobed Hepatlca, 
X Strong . @ 30c 5 or more @ 23c 
VIOL.A PEDATA BICOLOR. Two-color Bird’s-foot Violet 
@ 25e 5 or more @ 20c 
LILIUM SUPERBUM. Turk’s Cap Lily. 
XX Tiarge . @ 4.5c 5 or more @ 40c 
CY’PRIPEDIl’M ACAULE. Pink Lady’s Slipiier. 
XX Heavy Clumps .... @ 85c 5 or more @ 75c 
CYPRIPEDIUM PUBESCENS. Yellow Lady’s Slipper, 
XX Heavy Chimi)s .. @ 8.5c .5 or more @ 75c 
DICENTR.Y EXIMIA. Frlngetl Blee<ling-Hcart, 
X Heavy Clumps . . - - @ 50c 5 or more @ 45c 
