Read This Page Before Ordering 
Y EAR after year, throughout the eighty-six years of our continuity, there has been 
practically the same fundamental presentment of facts and inspirational mes¬ 
sage. We cherish some customers who have dealt with us consistently for half 
a century. We supply thousands from the younger generations; primarily because 
"STORRS & HARRISON" is a household name respectfully remembered. 
Our catalog is simple, understandable and authentic; with prices reasonable accord¬ 
ing to the advertised grade and quality. Other thousands of gardening seekers with¬ 
out prior introduction, have been attracted by our annual garden book, tried us, and 
remain with us as satisfied friends. 
It is our hope and purpose to live up to such traditions; and to take care of 
The Present with success and satisfaction at least equal to our record in The Past. 
The Leading Departmental Nursery 
TREES For production and distribution of Fruit Trees, our reputation bears the 
endorsement of several generations who have planted on faith, and gar¬ 
nered satisfying harvests. Our production of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, and Roses 
involves several hundred fertile acres. No order too big. No order too small. 
PLANTS Product of an acre of greenhouses, and many acres of ground. This 
department includes House Plants, Bulbs and Tubers, and a splendid 
array of Hardy Perennial Plants. This catalog lists a great many new items. 
SEEDS Choicest possible quality and recleaning preparation; packets liberal; 24- 
hour service guaranteed. We keep up-to-date. Our supply is by direct 
importations, or on contract with America's best growers. 
Established 
in 1854 
Fall 
1940 
Catalog 
Founded on, and 
run by, the 
''Golden Rule" 
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE 
WHEN TO ORDER. As soon as this catalog reaches 
you, send in your complete order for seeds, plants and 
trees, with definite shipping instructions which we will 
follow as closely as possible. By ordering early, we are 
enabled to assemble possibly all of your list while 
supply is unbroken, and "set it aside" awaiting de¬ 
scribed, or proper shipping time. Evergreens, caliper 
sized trees, and any other items which must be fresh- 
dug, are, of course, subject to weather and general 
digging conditions. 
HOW TO ORDER. Please use order sheet found in 
rear part of this catalog, or otherwise if desired, using 
care to be definite, with accurate instructions. To 
avoid confusion, do not write letters on same sheets 
as orders. 
REMITTANCES should be made by post office or 
express money order, check, bank draft or registered 
letter. Remittances in unregistered currency are en¬ 
tirely at sender's risk. 
SUBSTITUTION. We reserve the right in case we 
are out of a variety, to substitute another of equal 
merit when it can be done (always labeling with cor¬ 
rect name)—unless the party ordering says "No Sub¬ 
stituting," in which case we will fill order as com¬ 
pletely as we can, and refund balance of remittance. 
GENERAL TERMS. Net Cash With Order. No dis¬ 
counts allowed. We deliver postpaid to any post office 
in the United States, any article in this catalog offered 
by mail. BY EXPRESS OR FREIGHT charges are not 
prepaid, but are collectible at destination. In the var¬ 
ious classes, we will furnish 6 or more of one variety 
and size at dozen rates; 25 or more at 100 rates; 250 
or more at 1 000 rate if quoted. 
SEASON OF SHIPPING. Orders for stock from the 
nursery will be shipped at the proper time for handling 
as soon as possible after order is received. 
OHIO SALES TAX must be included on all orders 
shipped within the State. 
BY FREIGHT OR EXPRESS. Every article not spe¬ 
cially priced "by mail postpaid," is priced for delivery 
by Freight or Express, packed free, but customer to 
pay transportation charges. All heavy trees in large 
quantities should be sent by freight if time is not too 
urgent, as the carrying charge is much less; and our 
perfect packing permits a long journey without injury 
to the trees. 
BY EXPRESS (or Mail) ONLY. Strawberry plants 
are perishable and must be delivered in quickest time 
possible. We never ship them by freight. This also ap¬ 
plies as well to Tender Plants and Perennials. If such 
stock is ordered shipped by freight, customer must 
assume entire risk of loss or damage. 
We Guarantee al1 T es - , p 1 la ^ ts ' Seeds and 
_other goods sold shall reach our 
customers safely and in good condition; but disclaim 
all responsibility for continued growth. Report any 
errors immediately. If any stock is damaged in transit, 
accept shipment and report fully to the carrier and 
to us. 
Non-Warranty We 9 ive 
__.__ no war¬ 
ranty, expressed or implied, as 
to description, quality, growth, 
productiveness, or any other 
matter, of any stock we sell. 
It is mutually agreed that our 
total liability for untrueness to 
name shall be limited upon 
satisfactory proof, to free re¬ 
placement, or refund of the 
purchase price plus interest. 
READ AND KNOW 
1001 
Garden 
Questions 
Answered 
by 
Alfred C. Hottes 
330 pages. Cloth 
The most valuabl 
one garden- $ 2 . 1 ! 
ing book. 
STORRS & HARRISON, 
Paittelville 
Inc. 
Patit&iuUle, Ohio- 
A. B. MORSE COMPANY. H ORTICU LTU RAL PR1NTE RS . ST. JOSEPH. MICH. 
