E. C. ROBBINS 
ASHFORD, McDowell co., n. c. 
TO OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS: 
We wish to thank each and every old customer for his continued patron¬ 
age. We know we have pleased most of you by the many repeat orders we have 
received and personal letters praising our nursery stock and service. Many of these 
customers have been with us right along for more than twenty years. We shall 
endeavor to merit and hold their confidence from season to season. 
To New Customers: Those whom it has not been our pleasure to serve 
will please give us a trial order to convince you we grow as good stock as can be 
produced, and want you to know our plants and ability to serve you in a way to 
make for future orders and pleasure to all. We claim the largest assortment and 
complete stock of Native Ornamentals to be found anywhere. 
FALL PLANTING TIME IS HERE: Our vast assortment covers the best 
in Trees, Shrubs, Ferns, Vines, Aquatic and Bog Plants, Orchids, and Perennials. 
All grown hardy in the high Carolina Mountains, nearly 4,000 feet in the clouds. 
“None Better". September and October best season for planting all these as far 
as practicable, unquestioned for hardiness. In the Fall, weather and soil con¬ 
ditions, as a rule, are better than in the early Spring. A little covering with ex¬ 
celsior, or forest leaves is all the winter protection required. This will enable the 
roots to get established before Winter, and start growing in early Spring before 
Spring planted stock overcomes the setback of transplanting. Do not let the first 
light frost in the Fall stop your garden operations. Light frosts are a help rather 
than a hindrance. 
Recommending for your prompt consideration Variety, Quantity, Quality, 
Low Price, Unexcelled Service and soliciting your early order for very best 
handling, we are. 
Yours very truly, 
GARDENS OF THE BLUE RIDGE, 
By E. C. ROBBINS 
