INSTRUCTIONS 
FOR ORDERING 
Although it is an established fact that fall is the best 
time to transplant stock in the Southern and Central 
-States, it has also proven to be a successful practice in 
the northern climates, as well. Of course, everybody 
plants bulbs in the fall so they secure root growth and 
will have early bloom in the spring. There is also an 
advantage in fall planting of all kinds of shrubs, Ever- 
greens, Trees and Roses, as the work can be done in a 
leisurely way because most gardeners have more time 
than they do in the spring. The ground generally is in 
better shape at this time of the year—just about the 
right amount of moisture to give your fall planting a 
good start. Plant in the fall, and you will have this work 
out of the way when the spring rush comes on. 
We can make shipment of Bulbs, Perennials (except’ 
Lily-of-the-Valley), Evergreens about the middle of 
September; other stock, such as Shrubbery, Roses, 
Ornamental Trees, Fruit Trees and Fruit Plants, about 
October 15th to 20th. With the exception of Perennials, 
Bulbs and Evergreens, do not ask us to make shipment 
before October 15th; although it is possible, if weather 
conditions are favorable so that the stock is dormant, 
we will make shipment earlier than specified. 
SEND MONEY by postal, express or bank money 
order, or registered letter. Unregistered currency sent 
at your risk. Be sure to make all remittances payable 
to The Ackerman Nurseries. 
SHIPMENT of most smaller orders, parcel post. 
Large orders usually go by express. Be sure and specify 
your express office if different than your post office. 
TRANSPORTATION CHARGES. All stock listed is 
priced f.o.b. Bridgman, unless otherwise stated in cata- 
log. You are to pay shipping charges when shipment is 
yeceived. On express shipments, you pay express com- 
pany upon delivery. On parcel post shipments you remit 
postage to us after shipment is completed, unless order 
is large, in which case we may ship C.O.D. for shipping 
charges. 
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS sent with each order. 
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. Orders acknowledged same 
day received, and shipped in season’ or as per instruc- 
tions you give. 
REFERENCES. State Savings Bank, Bridgman, 
Mich.; Farmers & Merchants National Bank, Benton 
Harbor, Mich.; Dun and Bradstreet. 
NOTICE: 
Should new or additional taxes or excise be imposed by Congress 
or any government bureau or agency which apply to the sale or pur- 
chase of nursery stock listed in this book, or should there be an un- 
usual increase in our nursery cost due to changed market conditions, 
taxation, or other causes, or should the selling price of any such 
nursery stock be increased by governmental action, the amount of 
such tax or increased cost is to be added to all printed prices appear- 
ing in this book; and should the customer fail to include in his 
remittance the amount of any such tax or increase, we reserve the 
right to add such sum or sums to the purchase price. 
Further, it is mutually agreed between the customer and ourselves 
that we are not to be held responsible for losses or delays in transit, 
or failure of the carrier to effect delivery, should any governmental 
action at any time limit or hamper the movement of nursery stock 
through the regular channels of transportation. 
OUR GUARANTE 
THE ACKERMAN NURSERIES 
We guarantee all of our nursery stock to be just as repre- 
sented in our catalog, fully up to grade, of good quality, free 
from disease, and absolutely true to name; also to reach the 
customer alive, and in perfect growing condition. Furthermore, 
we will, at our option, either replace free of charge,-or refund 
purchase price of any stock that arrives in bad condition, pro- 
vided claims are made 10 days after arrival accompanied bya 
signed statement from the express agent or postmaster at des- 
tination, showing extent of loss or damage. After 10 days, it is 
mutually agreed that stock is satisfactory. Do not return 
plants unless so instructed by us. 
Remember, trees, plants and vines are living things, and sub- 
ject to attacks by insects, drought and disease. Continued 
growth depends upon soil, climatic conditions, planting and care 
—conditions we cannot control—hence is not guaranteed. 
It is mutually agreed that in any event we will not be liable 
for more than the purchase price of the stock. It is understood 
and agreed between the customer and ourselves that the pur- 
chaser’s order, and our acknowledgement of its receipt, shall 
constitute a mutual acceptance of the above terms and con- 
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Bridgman, Michigan 
NORTHERN GROWN STOCK 
All Stock offered in this Catalog is northern-grown; has 
been twice inspected by authorized State Inspectors. 
Remember, Strawberry plants cannot be shipped before 
October 10th, as they will not be dormant before that date, 
which is the ideal time to plant, and from then on until the 
ground freezes. 
SALES TAX. If you live in Michigan, add 3% sales tax on 
everything ordered except fruit trees and fruit plants. 







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