FOREWORD 
ERHAPS there is little need of a catalogue this season, a price-list might 
be sufficient. 
But, we like to look upon our customers as our very special friends, and 
to personally speak to them, and to those we invite to become new customers at 
the beginning of the new season. And, since emergency conditions beyond our 
control make it impossible to render all of the services we have found pleasure in 
giving In the past, we should speak of those things we have the capacity to per- 
form. And, there is the matter of prices, some of which have of necessity ad- 
vanced, in line with advanced operating costs. 
Also, we would like our friends to know that, after the war, normal and 
complete service will be effected as quickly as possible, with the aid of the third 
generation of Hjorts, now in the armed services, and the other young men who 
have gone with them, as it should be. 
While it is true that most of the trees and shrubs we offer were propagated be- 
fore the country became involved in the war, already there are considerable 
shortages, and a limit to the number of orders we can fill. Then, too, we are de- 
voting much of our land and equipment to growing vegetables, grain and pea- 
nuts, In an effort to do our share in the war program. 
Adjustments had to be made. All employes of the Landscape Department are 
in the armed forces, or transferred to the farm or other essential work. So, that 
service Is practically out for the duration. And, deliveries by truck, of course, are 
greatly reduced. 
Fortunately our shipping department ts practically mtact, our older men re- 
maining with us. The digging and packing of plants is a job these men did well 
last season, and will do again, serving also those who call at the nursery. However, 
we urge that orders be placed early. 
We do not grow “all” of the good varieties of Azaleas, Camellias and Roses. 
No single nursery does. But, a perusal of the pages of this booklet will show an 
interesting collection, including many new ones. We are grateful for the Itberal 
patronage of the past, and we solicit your continued favors. 
THOMASVILLE NURSERIES, 
By Sam. C. Hsort, President Thomasville, Georgia. 
November 1, 1943 
