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Surplus Bargains for May Only 
SPECIAL OFFER, OUR SELECTION 
100 Assorted Perennials, furnishing a succession of flowers from early 
spring to fall. Our selection. Only_$6.00 
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Leaf-Mold — Nature* s Plant-Food 
This is the food nature provides for Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Kalmias, 
Leucothoe, Andromedas, Hemlocks, Pines, Ferns, Lilies, Trilliums, Native 
Orchids, and Perennials. Leaf-Mold gives the proper acid elements to the soil, 
insuring the best root-systems, foliage, and flowers. Valuable for old or new 
lawns. Leaf-Mold is collected from old Rhododendron beds, without artificial or 
chemical treatment. 
200 lbs.—$2.00; Ton—$12.50; Carload (20 tons)—$185.00 
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Note To Customers 
OUR LOCATION 
Is in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, ‘‘the most beautiful mountain region 
on the continent,^’ in western North Carolina, nearly 4,000 feet above sea-level. 
My permanent headquarters is Ashford, McDowell County, North Carolina, on 
the scenic Clinchfield Railroad. 
QUOTATIONS 
All offers of stock are made subject to conditions beyond my control. 
PACKING AND GRADING 
Will be done in the most careful way. Orders will be packed to insure arrival in 
good condition. Shipments will be delivered to the local freight, express, or post 
office at prices named in this Special Surplus offer. Packing will be charged at cost 
on charge orders. All shipments delivered at cost and risk of customer. Certificate 
of inspection attached to all shipments. We specialize in carload lots. 
REMITTANCE OR REFERENCE 
Should accompany orders from unknown correspondents. Discount of 6 % on 
cash orders. All bills due and payable 30 days from date of invoice. Interest 
charged after 30 days. 
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS 
Should always be given fully, unless you prefer to leave to our best judgment. 
In this we assume no risk, our responsibility ceasing upon receipt of signed bill 
of lading by forwarders. All claims for damage in transit must be handled by 
consignee. 
