Cole Presents a 
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 65 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 at 
our new home located on West Jackson Street, one-half mile north of Route 20 and 2 miles west of Painesville, Ohio. 
“Euerything thats Good and Hardy is 

VIOLA, CATHERINE SHARP 
(Viola cornuta) 
For many years plant growers all over the United States have been trying to 
develop a tufted Pansy that was thoroughly hardy and yet would bear a pro- 
fusion of well-colored flowers. In the Catherine Sharp all these desirable char- 
acteristics have been cttained. We have seen this plant for 3 years, now, with- 
standing all types of winter weather and coming back in the spring and through- 
out the summer with a orofusion of glorious lavender-blue flowers that are 
about the size of the former garden favorite, Jersey Gem. This will bloom well 
in light shade and is not too particular as to soil. The lovely yellow eye adds 
further sparkle to its beauty. 65c each; $1.65 for 3; $5.00 for 10. 
Hybrid Tea ROSE, MIRANDY 
All-America Selection 
(Plant Patent No. 632) 
Illustrated on front cover. 
Deep red flowers, having the texture and pile of good velvet and a delicious 
spicy fragrance, borne on long sturdy stems. The large ovoid buds open to fully 
double, many-petaled flowers that are fine for cutting, lasting much longer than 
average indoors. 
The foliage is heavy and leathery, and of a lustrous dark green which does 
not fade or drop easily. 
The plant is upright, vigorous, and free blooming. 
Altogether, this is the finest Rose we have seen. We highly recommend it. 
$2.50 each; $6.25 for 3. 
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Our Guarantee 
All plants must reach our customers in perfect condition. 
If there is any 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 re- 
ceived, whether or not the delivering agent allows the claim. 
We will also replace at one-half (1/2) the listed price, any 
plant bought at listed price that fails to grow the season 
following shipment. Reports must be made before August Ist 
following planting date. 
Plants and other nursery stock sent as ordered, and re- 
ceived in good condition, cannot be returned for credit and 
we accept no obligation for their return. 
Unless you state definitely ‘‘_NO SUBSTITUTION”, we re- 
tain the right to send you a similar plant of equal value in 
place of the variety you order. When substituting, we al- 
ways endeavor to give the customer the best of the deal. 
Hau te Order 
Payment in full should be sent with all orders. No C. O. D. 
orders accepted. Send money by recognized safe methods. Un- 
registered cash sent at your risk. 
Packing. All stock will be packed free, using the most modern 
methods, assuring perfect arrival. 
SHIPPING. Please add 5% to all orders which you wish shipped 
by parcel post so that we may prepay them, 10c minimum. The 
usual material that is shipped by parcel post includes roses, peren- 
nials, vines, and some of the small fruits. All other material will 
be sent express charges collect. 
Items Not Listed 
We were able to locate paper to publish a Green Book in 1945 
and we will have some of these available in the event we are 
unable to publish a new one this year. If we are able to get the 
paper, we will issue a new one, however. Many things listed in 
our color catalog will also be found in the Green Book, which in- 
cludes practically everything we have on the nursery. If our sup- 
ply is exhausted when we receive your request, send us your list 
for quotations. 


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

In the hustle and battle of business, 
With its saving and slaving and grind, 
Were too apt to credit successes 
To the work of our own hand and mind. 
But we pause on this special occasion 
To give credit where credit is due, 
To thankfully say that our progress results 
From the friendship of such folks as you. 
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS 
Due to wartime paper testrictions, we were unable to send planting 
instructions to all our customers in 1945. If these conditions relax, we 
will send them this spring. In the meantime, we will try to give gen- 
eral instructions at the beginning of each classification. 
