NOTICE 
Rich & Sons have many shade trees, shrubs, and evergreens that are larger or smaller than 
those listed in this catalog. If you have some special planting to make, write us about it, since 
we likely have something suitable in our large nurseries. 
TO COMMERCIAL PLANTERS 
Since we grow high grade trees in very large quantities we are in a position to offer com¬ 
mercial planters very low rates on larger quantities of nursery stock. Please write for our very 
low quantity rates. We believe we can give you the biggest saving on the Coast. 
GUARANTEE 
Rich & Sons guarantee their stock to please you. We guarantee it to arrive at the pur¬ 
chaser's nearest shipping point in perfect growing condition, free from diseases and absolutely 
true to name. 
We never substitute on commercial varieties, but do feel at liberty to substitute on small 
orders unless requested not to, in each case, however, we put the true name of the plant on the 
label. Furthermore, any such substitutions may be exchanged if not satisfactory. All claims for 
shortage or any other reason must be reported within ten days. 
TERMS 
Our terms are 25% cash with order, balance C. O. D. We allow 5% discount for full pay¬ 
ment with order, or 10% additional stock. We pay the shipping expenses to Rocky Mountains, 
excepting where noted. No packing charge. Premiums with order over $3.00. Prices slightly 
lower at nursery if called for. 
We are in a position to make shipments to foreign countries. Write us about this service. 
PLANTING GUIDE AND CHART 
Number of 
Shrubs or Plants 
for an Acre 
. Feet Apart 
Square Method 
Triangle Method 
1x1 
43,560 
50,300 
2x2 
10,890 
12,575 
3x3 
4,840 
5,890 
4x4 
2,722 
3,145 
5x5 
1,742 
2,010 
6x6 
1,210 
1,600 
7x7 
888 
1,020 
8x8 
680 
785 
9x9 
537 
617 
10x10 
435 
505 
1 1x1 1 
360 
414 
12x12 
302 
349 
13x13 
257 
295 
14x14 
222 
255 
15x15 
193 
222 
16x16 
170 
190 
17x17 
150 
172 
18x18 
134 
158 
19x19 
120 
138 
20x20 
108 
125 
22x22 
90 
104 
24x24 
76 
88 
25x25 
69 
80 
27x27 
60 
69 
30x30 
43 
55 
33x33 
40 
46 
35x35 
35 
40 
36x36 
33 
38 
40x40 
27 
31 
Suitable Distance for Planting 
No. Feet Each Way 
Apples . 
. 25 to 35 
Pears .. . . . . 
. 20 to 25 
Cherry, Sweet . 
. 25 to 35 
Cherry, Sour . 
. 20 to 25 
Plums . 
. 20 to 25 
Prunes . 
. 20 to 25 
Peaches . 
. 20 to 25 
Apricots . 
. 20 to 25 
Nectarines . 
. 1 8 to 20 
Quince . 
. 1 5 to 1 8 
Almonds . 
. 20 to 28 
English Walnuts . 
. 40 to 60 
Filberts . 
. 20 to 25 
Currants . 
. 3 to 7 
Gooseberries . 
. 4x8 
Raspberries . 
. 3x8 
RIark hprript; . 
. 5x8 
Strawberries; 
Field; 18 to 24 in. x 3 to BVa ft. 
Garden: 1 x 2 ft. 
Grapes . 8 x 1 0 ft. 
Asparagus .8 in. x 3 ft. 
Write for low quantity prices. 
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