PERFECTION APRICOT 
Perfection A t trees in 
Lincoln Wheeler’s orchard at 
Scappoose, Oregon. This was 
a one year old tree trom the 
bud planted in the spring 
season of 1937, and photo- 
graphed in July, 1939, which 
illustrates the early and pro- 
lific bearing of this peer of 
all apricots. When it is con- 
sidered that the Willamette 
Valley, Oregon, has not here- 
tofore been a successful 
bearing Apricot section, it 
will be understood that the 
Perfection is not only adapt- 
ed to the higher and colder 
sections like Waterville, 
Washington, where it orig- 
inated, but is proving a suc- 
cess in the lower valleys. Now 
the great Willamette Valley 
may plant Perfection Apri- 
cots with the assurance of 
successful fruitage. 
The Perfect Apricot 
PERFECT in vigor and hard- 
ness of tree, stand- 
ing a winter tem- 
perature of 30 de- 
grees below zero at 
an elevation of 
2650 feet. 
PERFECT in heavy annual bearing. The original tree reaching a 
maximum of 15 apple boxes, about 600 pounds, in 
the season of 1935. 
PERFECT in uniform, large, delicious flavored fruit. 
PERFECT in color, rich golden apricot yellow ripening evenly all 
over. 
PERFECT in long keeping and shipping qualities, allowing the 
fruit to be picked tree ripe for shipping to distant 
markets. 
TRULY A MARVEL-COT. 
$1.25 each; $10.00 per 10; $20.00 per 25; and 
$65.00 per 100 prepaid 
Special prices on larger quantities. 
PREMIUM LIST 
If your order amounts to: Your premiums will be: 
S225 0° to, $5.00 sien 1 Phlox. 
DOO TOs Sila> O) ae ene 1 Rosebush. 
SI TOO AMONOO) an 6 50 1 2-yr. Clematis vine. 
SOOO CUpsihae aacleeetoeemeeres 1 Flowering tree worth $1.00, or 
| 3-yr. old fruit tree. 
We are not permitted to offer premiums on patented roses. 
PLANTING GUIDE AND CHART 
Number of Shrubs or Plants for an Acre 
No. Ft. Square Triangle No. ft. Square Triangle 
Apart Method Method Apart Method Method 
1x 43,560 507300 1S5xi5 193 Dee 
2x2. 10,890 127345 16x16 170 190 
ob] 4,840 5,890 18x18 134 158 
4x4 OS PAP 3,145 20x20 108 E25 
6x6 L210 1,600 25K25 69 80 
8x8 680 785 30x30 43 Do 
9x9 530 617 35x30 ate) 40 
10x10 435 505 40x40 Py 3] 
12x12 302 349 
DEFENSE GARDENS 
We are cooperating with the American Association of Nursery- 
men and the Department of Agriculture in their defense program. 
Secretary Wickard urges all who can to plant more fruits, small 
fruits and vegetables for diet defense; keep up your ornamental 
plantings for moral defense. Do your part. 

PERFECTION APRICOT 
GUARANTEE 
Rich & Sons guarantee their stock to please you. We guarantee 
it to arrive at the purchaser’s nearest shipping point in perfect 
growing condition, free from diseases and absolutely true to 
name. 
We never substitute on commercial varieties, but do feel at 
liberty to substitute on small orders unless requested not to, in 
each case, however, we put the true name of the plant on the 
label. Furthermore, any such substitutions may be exchanged 
if not satisfactory. All claims for shortage or any other reason 
must be reported within ten days. 
NOTICE 
Rich G Sons have many shade trees, shrubs, and evergreens 
that are larger or smaller than those listed in this catalog. If 
you have some special planting to make, write us about it, since 
we likely have something suitable in our large nurseries. We 
have many additional varieties which space forbids listing. 
TO COMMERCIAL PLANTERS 
Since we grow high grade trees in very large quantities we 
are in a position to offer commercial planters very low rates on 
larger quantities of nursery stock. Please write for our very low 
quantity rates. We believe we can give you the biggest saving 
in the Coast. 
Suitable Distance for Planting 
No. Feet No. Feet 
Each Way Each Way 
Apples amor sg tira: ES) 56) 3S English Walnuts ...40 to 60 
Pearse oka 20 to 25 Filbertsitesees aes ZONtOi2 > 
Cherry, Sweet 25 tors Gurrantsieien ee Suton 
GheryanSOU Gare 20 to 25 Gooseberries ...... 4x8 
Plums oe eset. ZORtOE Raspberries ....... 3x8 
Pruinestvnceuccieteee 20 to 25 Blackberries 5) nets: 
Reaches mae ieraeenenrs ZOOS) Strawberries: 
INOSMARS cos ba eA oe 20 to 25 Fieldig eae areca 2S 
Nectaninesmenein ire 18 to 20 Gardenia lee 
Quince arianear tein 15 to 18 Grapes "ox; 8 x 10 ft. 
Alimondsimerasnatnieeie 20 to 28 Asparagus ..... 8 in, x 3 ft. 
2 RICH & SONS PAY THE POSTAGE 
