Gardens in a War Economy 
War gardens give fruits and vegetables for the inner man, and flowers for our 
enjoyment: but above all they give a place where our troubles in a war weary world can 
be ‘‘worked off.” One of the best mental tonics is a few hours hard work in a sunny 
garden. It is well to plan to include a little real gardening into the life Proeraryy) of 
every adult. 
In this, our twenty-third year, we feel more sure than ever before of our ability to bring to you horti- 
cultural materials and service of superior quality; the service that has made the name Roberts stand for the 
best in this line. Of course the war effort comes first and our plans are so made that our material and 
labor demands will not interfere with anything needed in the “‘all out’’ war that is upon us. Following the 
suggestion of the Government, we urge the planting of vegetable gardens and call attention to the Roberts 
line of superior seeds. 
Our sixty-five acres of nursery stock cannot be properly offered in a small catalog and our tremendous 
assortment must be seen to be appreciated. Large trees, a multitude of fine evergreens and flowers in every 
hue and shape are here for your inspection. Hard roads lead to all parts of the nursery and visitors are wel- 
come. A visit during the flowering season is a thing long to be remembered. If it’s good in Colorado, we 
have it. 
Costs are rising in all lines and ours is no exception. Labor is much higher and all materials are up. 
Part of this is reflected in somewhat higher costs for our materials, but we have tried to hold down on 
prices and our offerings are as low as they can be, consistent with the delivery of superior nursery stock, ~ 
the kind that has built the reputation of Roberts thru two decades. We reserve the right to change prices 
without notice. 
Roberts Nursery is on the main highway, No. 85, to Colorado Springs and stretches along that road for two- 
thirds of a mile. An office is maintained there thru the season and attendants are glad to show our acres of 
trees to visitors. 
BUSINESS TERMS 
Effective February 1, 1942, these catalog prices govern, and all previous offerings are cancelled. Special 
offers and sizes made last year and not repeated this year, can no longer be supplied. Our terms are cash with 
order. If you live in Colorado be sure to include the sales tax of 2%. We prefer not to receive currency for 
your remittance unless registered, and cannot be responsible for money lost in transit. Stamps are acceptable — 
in any quantity, smaller denominations preferred. 
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Orders will be shipped C.0.D. only upon receipt of a deposit of 25% of the value of the order. 
We will use our best judgment in selecting the proper shipping date, but will advise you by postal what 
to expect. Generally, we start shipments to Arizona and New Mexico about the middle of February; to Utah, — 
Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska early in March, and the more northerly states toward the end of March. Ship-_ 
ments to the south should be discontinued about May Ist, and to the north about May 15th. Plants just’ 
won’t ship nicely after it gets hot. ; 
Occasionally trees or other plants are broken in transit or a package is opened for quarantine pee 
and not properly tied again. And sometimes we fill an order incorrectly. If any of these things happen to — 
your shipment, please advise us promptly that we may make proper correction of the difficulty. We can — 
assure you of good stock, true to name, that will reach you in first-class condition. We give no guarantee 
regarding the behaviour of plants after planting. . re 



We wish that all our friends and customers could visit us during the flower season and enjoy the wonderful 
panorama of color that is to be seen even from the highway. Our sixty-five acres is on the main highway, 
twelve miles south of Denver and surfaced roads lead to all parts of the nursery, giving the opportunity of i 
close inspection, even from an auto. Our best sales are made to mail order customers who visited the nursery, 
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We lay special emphasis on the discussion of shipping conditions. Our line is becoming more diversifie 
and we want to emphasize the fact that it is no longer possible to offer everything Postpaid. In sending v9 
-order, please give us full instructions. a 
We expect to get your repeat orders thru the service we give. Thank you. 
