Cale Presents —~ 
THE FINEST IN HARDY PLANTS—THE BEST OF THE 
NEW ONES — As well as a fine selection of ‘Old Faithfuls” 
Since 1881 The Cole Nursery Company has taken pride in offering you the very finest plant material. The ex- 
perience of the 64 years of plant growing and development go with everything you purchase from us. The beauty 
of many gardens, throughout America, is founded on the reliability and quality of Cole-grown plants. Our policy 
of satisfying every customer assures your gardening success. You are cordially invited to inspect our nurseries, 
located on U.S. Route 20 on the westerly edge of Painesville, Ohio. 
“Euerything thats Goad and Hardy’ i 
Our Guarantee 
All plants must reach our customers in perfect condition. If there 
is ony doubt as to their health and vigor, please notify us AT ONCE. 
Also, please notify the shipping agent—postman, expressman or 
freight agent--AT ONCE—showing him the damages. Packages are 
often delayed in shipping and this is the carrier’s responsibility. 
Claims for damages must be made by the party receiving the 
plants, promptly. We, however, will not let the customer be the 
loser and, if notified before 10 days have passed, will replace free 
of charge any plants not in the best of condition when received, 
whether or not the delivering agent allows the claim. 
We will also replace at one-half (2) the listed price, any plant 
bought at listed price that fails to grow the season following ship- 
ment. Reporis must be made before August Ist following planting 
date. 
lants and other nursery stock sent as ordered, and’ received in 
good condition, cannot be returned for credit and we accept no 
obligation for their return. 
Unless you state definitely ‘‘NO SUBSTITUTION,” we retain the 
right to send you a similar plant of equal value in place of the 
variety you order. When substituting, we always endeavor to 
give the customer the best of the deal. 
Haw ta Order 
Payment in full should be sent with all orders. No C.O.D. orders 
accepted. Send money by recognized safe methods. Unregistered cash 
sent at your risk. 
Packing. All stock will be packed free, using the most modern methods, 
assuring perfect arrival. 
Shipping. We prepay all delivery charges to Greater Cleveland. Else- 
where, order will be sent shipping charges collect, except for Roses, 
Perennials, Bulbs, and Vines, which will be prepaid to all points east of 
the Mississippi River and north of the states of Tennessee and North 
Items Not Listed 
Because of the paper shortage, we could not publish Cole’s Green Book 
for 1944. If we can, we will have one for 1945, available on request. We 
have growing in our nurseries many hundreds of items not listed herein, 
including shade trees, large evergreens, shrubs, etc. Send us a list of 
your wants and we will gladly quote prices. 

OHIO Please include the usual 3% sales tax with 
your remittance, except in the case of fruit 
CUSTOMERS trees and fruit plants, which are exempt. 

In the hustle and battle of business, 
With its saving and slaving and grind, 
We're too apt to credit successes 
To the work of our own hand and mind. 
D APHN E But we pause on this special occasion 
cwmerdte (Plant Patent No. 315) To give credit where credit is due, 
To thankfully say that our progress results 
A deliciously fragrant and easy to grow new Hybrid Daphne that reaches its full height of 4 feet From the friendship of such folks as you. 
in a comparatively short time after planting. It grows nearly as wide as it does tall, but the 
branches do not droop. The blush-pink, delightfully scented, star-shaped flowers appear in May 
and June, and often again in the fall, in giant clusters. They cast their bewitching fragrance for 


PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS 
Due to wartime paper restrictions, we were 
many feet around this delightful plant. Foliage is a lustrous dark green and is retained throughout unable to send planting instructions to all our 
most of the winter. In warmer climates it is entirely evergreen. Perfectly hardy. customers in 1944. . If these conditions relax, 
i we will send them this spring. In the mean- 
12 to 15 inches, $1.00 each; $2.75 for 3. Heavy, 15 to 18 inches, $1.50 each; $4.00 for 3. time, we will try to give general instructions 
at the beginning of each classification. 

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