E. C, ROBBINS 
COLLECTOR AND NURSERYMAN 

HARDY AND RARE TREES, SHRUBS, FERNS, VINES AND 
HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS OF THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS 
ASHFORD, MCDOWELL Co., N. C. 
January 20, 1942 
TO OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS: 
For the past fifty years we have been engaged in growing and handling Hardy Native American 
Plants. You have supported us by your orders and recommended to others our service and products. 
We shall endeavor to merit and hold your confidence from season to season, that all concerned may 
have pleasure and profit thereby. 
My Spring Catalog will be ready about March 20th. Your copy will be sent as soon as re- 
ceived from the printers. In it you will find listed Ornamental Plants suitable for all requirements. 
LIMITED 60-DAY OFFER: On all orders for our nursery stock for delivery Spring, 1942, 
WE WILL PREPAY ALL TRANSPORTATION CHARGES TO DESTINATION AT NET 
PRICES IN THIS OFFERING, PROVIDED THE FULL AMOUNT IS SENT IN CASH WITH 
ORDER ON OR BEFORE MARCH 20, 1942. 
This EXTRAORDINARY OFFER carries a large saving in cash to customer at our expense 
to induce early orders that will help us move many thousands of plants early in the season in plan- 
ning our Spring Planting. THIS IS A CASH SAVING OPPORTUNITY. IT WILL PAY YOU 
TO BUY NOW. All orders guaranteed to arrive in good condition and to be as represented. RE- 
SERVE YOUR STOCK NOW WHILE ASSORTMENT IS COMPLETE FOR LATER 
DEEIV ERY: 
Look over this list promptly, letting us have your order at early convenience, remembering it 
will have very careful attention. The binding consideration is Order must be placed before March 20th 
with full payment. Delivery will be made at proper planting season, early spring or when wanted to 
best serve customer. 
Your continued good will and patronage will be thoroughly appreciated by the undersigned, 
who will use every personal effort to make the business relations between yourself and GARDENS 
OF THE BLUE RIDGE mutually pleasant. 
TIME LIMIT MARCH 20, 1942. 
Yours very truly, 
E. C. ROBBINS 
