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E. C. ROBBINS 
cotLEcTOoR AND NURSERYMAN 

HARDY AND RARE TREES, SHRUBS, FERNS, VINES AND 
HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS OF THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS 
ASHFORD, MCDOWELL Co., N. C. 
Fait, 1941 
TO OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS: 
Enclosed herewith partial Inventory Grade Count. This with 
catalog offerings, represents what we believe to be the langest and most 
conplete stock of Native Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Plants in existence. 
some of our surplus stocks must be reduced to make room for 
young plant material coming on in our Nurseries. To induce early buying we 
have decided to allow Special Prices on Early Orders for Autumn delivery at 
proper time. Mt is therefore requested that you look over this Inventory. at 
your early convenience and let us have list of stock you can use. 
Autumn planting is recommended for best results. 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. Autumn 
Planted Natives bloom well the first year and may save disappointment later. 
All growing conditions have been very favorable this season to 
make high quality Nursery Stock in Gardens of the Blue Ridge. We are much 
Detter prepared than) ever. before to serve our customers acceptably. 
if we have pleased you in the past, tell your neighbors and 
friends. They might want to order with you to make up carload to take 
advantage of special bargain prices and saving in freight. May we quote 
you attractive prices now on your requirements for Fall delivery? Or 
what would be better, arrange if possible to visit our nurseries, and 
make personal selection from our various stock best suited to your 
needs. Our doors are wide open to welcome you. 
Appreciating past patronage and recommending ourselves to 
your service, with guaranteed satisfaction in all business relations and 
hoping to have the pleasure of hearing from you promptly, we are 
Yours) ‘very. truly, 
E. CG. ROBBINS 
IT WILL PAY YOU TO BUY NOW FORTHE ENTIRE YEAR 
AN OPPORTUNITY LIKE THIS MAY NEVER COME AGAIN 
