E. C. ROBBINS 
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NURSERYMAN 

HARDY AND RARE TREES, SHRUBS, FERNS, VINES AND 
HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS OF THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS 
ASHFORD, MCDOWELL Co., N. C. 
DECEMBER 1943 
SOUTHERN EVERGREENS 
FOR 
HOLIDAY GREETINGS 
A box of fresh, fragrant evergreens from the Blue Ridge, redolent with the odor of Pine 
and Balsam and brilliant with Galax and Holly. 
Can you imagine anything more in keeping with the Christmas sedson, or that will convey 
in such a unique fashion your Christmas message? 
These Christmas greens are carefully selected and skillfully packed, which insures delivery 
in perfect condition. The keeping qualities are unsurpassed under all ordinary conditions, and 
even in warm rooms they will retain for days their freshness and brilliant natural colorings. 
PRICES PREPAID SPECIAL PREPAID BOX PRICES 
Cash with order from unknown parties Order by mail or wire 
GALAX LEAVES—Medium and small CASE N—300 Assorted Galax and 
sizes, green or bronze, per 1,000....$3.50 INGOTS 96 EES ae made up 
: : ; penne from list opposite. Splendid value, 
Large selected sizes, per 1,000........ 4.50 to get acquainted..........sesccseeceesoees $3.50 
LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS ~— Beautiful CASE O~—600 Assorted Galax, with 
foliage, naturally in the shape of a extra-nice assortment from all of 
partial garland or wreath. Ex- list Opposite __..--—-.-----ssseceesesensnecseee 6.00 
tremely decorative. Deep green or oe fe gas Galax, 50 
F ? feet, 100....$5. eucothoe sprays, ern sprays, 
Bede Deter tener cere er 100. 599.00 6 Fir branches, 1 lb. Bouquet 
BALSAM FIR—Choice branches, 1 to Green and 6 sprays choice Holly 10.00 
2 ft. long; woodsy fragrance, doz.....$3.50 CASE Q—2,000 Bssorted Galax and 
extra quantities of all list oppo- 
BALSAM NEEDLES and TWIGS— site. This beautiful collection will 
clipped for pillows, 5 Ibs................. $3.50 ee ee yourself eed to di- 
Dp ‘ = vide with all your neighbors. 
Si fo a Green) ye KX Steclal™Vahiot ee 15.00 
a Ny Wine Le Pe CASE R~—100 Evergreen Branches as- 
AMERICAN HOLLY (Branches) — sorted 1% to 3 feet. Including 
Deep green leaves with bright red some Extras of all items listed 
berries. 1 to 2 feet, per doz............. $4.20 LOPS OM ly cet eo oe, Ee eae ee 7.85 
One-half N CASE — $1.90 
ORDER EARLY 
To induce early orders liberal additions to above Collections will be included extra. 
Made up with Sprays and Branches from following: Spruce, Hemlock, Pine, Arborvitaea, 
Rhododendron, Juniper Scotch Broom and Laurel Roping. 
SEND A BOX TO YOUR FRIENDS 
Select a box collection that appeals to you (or make an assortment qs you choose), send 
the name and address of your friends, and I will ship direct from Ashford. Send a card, 
bearing your own name as the giver, which will be enclosed in the box. I am sure that you 
and your friends will be delighted with this unusual token of regard at the holiday season. 
ORDER NOW 
and we ship to reach you or your friends before Christmas. Remember, I pay transportation 
charges on these special offers.—E. C. ROBBINS. 
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