
E. C. ROBBINS 
ASHFORD, McDOWELL COUNTY, N. C. 
SUMMER, 1943 
Dear Customer: 
Last summer we sent out SPECIAL PREPAID OFFER for Orders sent 
in during July and August. The results were very satisfactory and we have 
decided to repeat the offer, which is as follows: 
On all orders for our Nursery Stock for delivery fall and spring 1943-44, 
WE WILL PREPAY ALL TRANSPORTATION CHARGES TO DESTI- 
NATION AT NET PRICES IN THIS OFFERING, PROVIDED THE 
FULL AMOUNT IS SENT IN CASH WITH ORDER ON OR BEFORE 
AUGUST 31, 1943. POSITIVELY THIS OFFER WILL BE WITH- 
DRAWN SEPTEMBER 1, 1943. Further, you may make personal selec- 
tions in our Nurseries at no increase in prices. Our large organization of 
trained Nurserymen are prepared to give your order, large or small, prompt 
efficient service at the proper time. 
This offer carries a large saving in cash to customer at our expense to 
induce early orders. IT WILL PAY YOU TO BUY NOW! Aill orders 
are guaranteed to arrive in good condition. All Our Stock is Guaranteed 
to be as Represented. 
Look over this list promptly and let us have your order at earliest con- 
venience, remembering it will have very careful attention, whether it be fora 
single plant or ten carloads. The binding consideration is the order must be 
placed before September 1, 1943, and the full amount in cash sent with the 
order. Delivery at proper planting season around September Ist when the 
stock is well ripened, unless otherwise instructed. 7 
We sincerely appreciate the business you have given us in the past and 
assure you of our continued efforts to please you. We invite you to take ad- 
vantage of this exceptional opportunity to buy now and save. 
THIS OFFER VOID SEPTEMBER 1, 1943. 
GARDENS OF THE BLUE RIDGE, 
Yours very truly, 
By E. C. ROBBINS. 
P. S: We reserve the right to select method best suited for all Free 
Delivery Shipments. 3 
