TO OUR FRIENDS OF THE TRADE 
PERSONAL MESSAGE TO OUR FRIENDS OF THE TRADE: 
We are sending to you this 1944 Wholesale Price List for the 
Current Season, after having been somewhat delayed in getting it 
printed and ready for distribution. We have had somewhat the 
same difficulty in making prices again this year, due to the increas- 
ing cost of labor and supplies; however, we have tried to mini- 
mize these and keep the prices for our stock well in line. Some 
items show a slight increase, necessitated by increased cost of 
labor for handling. 
THIS PRICE LIST contains a listing on the choice selections of 
‘Nursery Stock (Trees, Shrubs, Palms, Deciduous Flowering Trees 
and Shrubs and Vines) which we have available for our customers 
this year. It represents a very nice selection of choice materials 
and Specimen Stock for the Better Landscape Planting of the 
Southwest. 
We do have a limited supply of some varieties not listed in this 
Price List, and would be glad to answer special inquires of your 
requirements. 
For years we have practiced the Grading of Trees and Shrubs 
by the Standardized System of grading of the American Association 
of Nurserymen, and we continue this practice as we think it is the only “Fair Way” of grad- 
ing Nursery stock, and giving all of our Customers a square deal. This Price List covers both 
XX Standard Quality, and XXX Extra Heavy Quality Trees and Shrubs. 
Alphabetical Listing has been used in this Price List, for the convenience of finding varie- 
ties offered. It is as simple as A. B. C. as each variety is listed in this manner by Common 
names, 
We hope this ‘“‘Victory Issue”’ Price List will be the last one we publish under war condi- 
tions, and another Season we will have more normal conditions under which we can serve our 
customers. 
You are always WELCOME at GRIFFING’S—Visit our Nurseries and let us take care of 
your requirements with Good Quality Nursery Stock. 
W. C. GRIFFING 

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TERMS OF BUSINESS 
PRICE LIST FOR TRADE ONLY FREIGHT RATES LOWERED: There is now a New B&B Car- 
This Catalog is intended for members of the Trade (Nursery- 
men, Landscape men, Dealers, Florists) who buy for resale plant 
materials. Should it fall into the hands of a Retail customer, it 
will be appreciated if it is returned directly to us. 
TERMS AND DISCOUNTS: Cash in advance, unless satisfac- 
tory arrangement is made before shipment. Five percent (5%) 
will be allowed for Cash if remittance accompanies order. Two 
percent (2%) discount will be allowed for open accounts if paid 
within 10 days from date of delivery. Thirty (30) days net on 
List prices. Six percent (6%) interest will be added on overdue 
accounts, and subject to “Sight Draft’. 
PACKING: Where stock is loaded in car or truck, without 
tops wrapped, no charge for packing is made. Where L. C. L or 
Express shipments require baling, boxing or crating, we make a 
charge for material and labor at cost. 
SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK: For Specimen Stock above 
XX and XXX Quality, selected or marked in the Nurseries, will 
be priced according to its value. 
RESERVE ORDERS: Reserve orders are accepted upon pay- 
ment of 25% advance, and upon the condition that they shall be 
void, should injury befall the stock, or error in count before ship- 
ment, or other causes beyond our control. 
GUARANTEE: We guarantee our Stock to be well grown, true 
to name, properly packed and shipped according to instructions. In 
no case shall our liability be more than the original Invoice value. 
We panes guarantee plants to live or grow after they leave our 
ands. 
CLAIMS: Complaints properly presented will be given special 
attention. Any claims must be made upon receipt of shipment, or 
within five (5) days. Be sure to have exceptions for damages 
noted on Transportation receipt at time of delivery. 
SHIPPING POINT: All prices are f. 0. b. our Nurseries, and 
Shipments travel at the risk and expense of the Purchaser. We 
load trucks and Carloads at our urseries. Carload shipments 
billed from Mt. Evergreen, or Gilburg, Texas siding, adjoining our 
fields. Express and Less Carloads shipped from Beaumont, T'exas. 
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION 
L. C. L. or MOTOR FREIGHT takes fourth Class, whether 
packed in Bales, Boxes or Crates to any point in the Southwest. 

load Freight Classification effective in all States included in the 
Southwestern Shipping Areas (including all the States of Texas, 
Arkansas, Louisiana and New Mexico; and portions of Mississippi, 
Alabama, Missouri and Tennessee) and possibly points beyond 
these limitations where the new freight rates are now in effect 
for this B&B Classification. 
B&B CARLOAD RATES in the above Territory applies to 18,000 
lb. Minimum Carloads which takes Column No. 25; and on 30,000 
lb. minimum Carloads, takes Column No. 20 rate (20 per cent of 
First Class). 
EXAMPLES OF LOW CARLOAD RATES effective to various 
Cities as follows: (Column No. 20 or 30,000-lb. Minimum Carload 
quoted). From our Shipping Point to: 

Amarillo, Texas .............. 44c Laredo) Texans ..5 cs cccceassnurs .36c 
Albuquerque, N. M. .......... 53c Little Rock, Arkansas ...... 35¢ 
Baton Rogue, La. .......... 24c phis, Tennessee ........ 39c 
a a Christi, Texas ...... 30c | Monroe, Louisiana ........ «+ 28C 
Dallas, Texas .......... A Natches, Mississippi ......... 28c 
El Paso, Texas ...... New Orleans, Louisiana 28c 
Enid, Okla. ........... Oklahoma City, Okla. 
Fort Worth, Texas . 4 San Antonio, Texas ..... 
Galveston, Texas ............. Shreveport, Louisiana 
Harlingen, Texas ............ Tyler,|\ Texas (dices Aleasvenest 
Houston, Texas .......0..002 Waco,, Texas .i.cceacerens ons 
Jonesboro, Arkansas ........ 40c | Vicksburg, Mississippi 


For other points in this territory, ask your Local Freight Agent 
the Rates from Mt. Evergreen, Texas, to your City; or write us 
direct for it. 
ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP 
To further the interest of the Nursery and Landscape Develop- 
ment and keep posted on affairs of interest to the Trade, we main- 
tain membership in the following Trade Associations: 
American Association of Nurserymen, Landscape Nurserymen’s 
Association of the American Association of Nurserymen, Beaumont 
Florists and Nurserymen’s Club, Beaumont Chamber of Commerce, 
Louisiana State Horticultural Association, Inc., Texas Association 
of Nurserymen, Texas State Florists’ Association. 
