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Prices quoted herein cancel all previously quoted prices 
and are net, cash with order or 50% cash with order, the 
balance C. O. D. Since it is impossible to predetermine the 
size and weight of trees, shrubs or plants, transportation 
charges are not included in the listed prices but when 
stock is delivered by rail or truck all necessary packing is 
included free. 
For large orders we invite you to use our deferred pay- 
ment plan. We can arrange a convenient schedule of budg- 
et payments to fit your particular needs and our carry- 
ing charge is modest. 
We exercise the greatest care to keep our varieties pure 
and true to name and hold ourselves in readiness at all 
times to replace, on proper proof, all stock which may prove 
otherwise, or refund the amount paid; but it is mutually 
agreed between the purchaser and RICHARDS’ GARDENS 
that we shail not, at any time, be liable for any amount 
greater than the original price. 
We unconditionally guarantee every plant we deliver to 
be of finest quality, true to name and class, sturdy and 
free from disease, and to reach you in perfect condition; 
and will replace without charge any plants proving other- 
wise. 
To be able to guarantee the future growth of nursery 
stock, or any living thing, is beyond human jurisdiction. 
Nevertheless, we know that, given proper care, our stock 
will grow satisfactorily; a liberal replacement guarantee 
is printed on and a part of every invoice of stock we sell. 
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In spite of rapidly rising costs of everything used in 
production of nursery stock we have kept last year’s low 
prices on many items; even reduced prices of certain rare 
items where increase of stock permits. We have been able 
to do this partly by higher efficiency in some operations, 
partly by simply absorbing some of the increased cost. In 
some cases we had no alternative except a slight increase. 
We expect to be able to maintain present prices through 
this spring season but reserve the right to change any 
prices without notice. 
We can no longer undertake to deliver small orders free 
of charge, even locally. Orders of less than $5.00 will be 
charged 25c for city delivery. 
We can still do a limited amount of pruning, spraying 
and other skilled maintenance work, for which service we 
charge $1.50 per hour plus cost of materials used. Our in- 
spection and advisory service will be available to a limited 
extent, for which the fee is $1.00 per call, plus time at 
hourly rate if much is to be done. 
Landscaping by Richards’ is the only home improve- 
ment that does not depreciate! Instead, each passing year 
adds to the beauty and value of the well-planted home. 
We do not “do free landscaping.” Drawing a plan free 
just on the chance of “getting the job” is expensive and 
some one must pay for it sooner or later. Too often the un- 
fortunate homeowner begins to pay, expensively, just a 
few years later when he has to grub out shrubs that were 
planted too close together, or finds beautiful possibilities 
entirely undeveloped because the “free landscaper” 
thought more of working in as much as possible of his 
surplus list than of authentic and artistic design. Our fees 
are moderate and our plans will save money for you by 
eliminating over-planting and the use of unsuited plants. 
The plan is doubly important for the small home. In- 
deed, the problem of the small place is mainly one of plan- 
ning, not planting. A new home without an attractive 
planting is as incomplete as an interior without drapes 
or light fixtures. Let us help you bring new beauty to your 
home this year, now! You will find the cost surprisingly 
low. 
We invite you to visit the nursery any time, and many 
times, at your convenience, whether you wish to buy 
plants or supplies or simply “look around”. All through 
the season our gardens are interesting and colorful with 
large displays in season of the finest roses, iris, peonies, 
chrysanthemums, and other outstanding flowers and fol- 
iage. We’ll do our best to answer your questions and help 
in any way we can “to make your home more beautiful”. 
