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General Manager 
R. W. ACKERMAN, JR. 
Assistant Manager 

BILL ACKERMAN 
Michigan State Department OUR GUARANTEE 
of Agriculture 
Orchard and Nursery Inspection 
Certificate of Nursery Inspection up to grade, of good quality, free from disease, and absolutely true to name; also to reach 
No. 900 
This is to certify 
Nursery Stock of The Ackerman 
Nurseries, Bridgman, 
examined and found to appar- return plants unless so instructed by us. 
ently be free from dangerous in- 
sects and dangerously contagious 
tree and plant disease. 
CHAS. FIGY, COMMISSIONER. acceptance of the above terms and conditions. 
This certificate to be void after Sep- 
tember 15, 1947. C. A. Boyer, Director, THE ACKERMAN NURSERIES 
Bureau of Orchard and Nursery Inspec- 
tion. Lansing, Mich., 

our stock can be depended upon. Here are some of the reasons. 
WHY Can We Sell Such Fine Stock at Such Reasonable Prices? 
BECAUSE-- 
commission to pay. 
which is handled only once—direct from the nursery to you. 
upon our friends and customers to advertise our stock. 


that the price on any stock that arrives in bad condition, providing claim is made within 10 days 
has been 

10W becaurs WE 
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100,000 Satisfied Customers—lIn Every State in the 
Union Plant Our Hardy Stock—the Reasons are Simple 
So many customers cannot be wrong—they buy from us year, after year, for they know 
We sell only the best hardy Northern grown stock at lowest possible prices. 
We promise a fair and square deal to everyone—and make good our promise. 
We ship stock subject to examination before payment. 
We sell direct from our catalog only—you have no agents’ 
We are not jobbers—we grow a tremendous amount of stock, 
We purchase no large advertising space—we depend largely 

You will find that this is a book which is made especially everything necessary to grow and pack nursery stock, making 
for farmers, home owners, fruit growers and gardeners; giving the handling charge much cheaper; all of these savings are 
them a chance to buy direct from a nursery at wholesale prices. Passed on to our customers—we work on a very small 
We wish to make clear that all stock in these bargains is the margin of profit. 
same high quality stock offered at regular catalog prices. By We also wish to sincerely thank all of our old customers 
placing your order with us, you will be sure of receiving plants, for their continued patronage. As the bulk of our new business 
trees, etc. that are first class and up to grade in every respect. comes from unsolicited patrons recommended by our_ satisfied 
We have been growers for over fifty years, and have farms customers, this shows confidence in The Ackerman Nurseries, 
with the best of soil, tractors, trucks, packing houses, and on which we base our hope of future business. 
NOTE: New discounts on early orders. Also additional premiums. See page 2 for Free Premium. 
| Generations of Ackerman 
Have Been Pleasing Their 
Customers for 56 Years 
With this, our 56th Anniversary, it is again my pleasure to extend greetings to each one-of you, and to thank our old friends 
and new customers for their continued patronage. We again pledge the same old-fashioned farmer-to-farmer square deal policies, 
which 56 years of steady progress has proven to be the only way to do business. 
We felt certain by the time we made up our 1947 spring catalog, conditions would be back to normal and we would have 
plenty of all the various items we use in our business, but as is common knowledge to most everyone, have found every- 
thing is now scarcer and harder to get than it has been heretofore; labor conditions® are worse, and it is impossible to buy 
farm machinery, and most all items we use are practically off the market. Surely a bad ‘‘mess.’’ All of our costs have 
increased within the past season, but we are still going to give you a square deal on the price. 
At this writing we are having the worst drought we have had in years, and undoubtedly there will be a big shortage in all 
small fruit plants, although fruit trees are a little more plentiful than they were last year —as it takes two or three years to 
propagate these trees, weather conditions this year do not affect them too much as they are already established. With the short- 
age of labor, shortage of material, and unfavorable weather conditions, we will still have a fair supply of stock. However, 
would advise placing your order early if you do not want to be disappointed. 
Those who planted small fruit plants last year were surely in on the high prices as small fruits brought the highest prices in 
history. For instance, strawberries brought $10.00 for a 16-quart crate for the top price and the Canners took them at $7.00; Red 
Raspberries brought $7.00 for a 24-pint-case; Black Raspberries brought from $5 to $6, and Blueberries from $5 to $6 for a 16-pint- 
crate. We feel this condition will continue for the next several years; therefore, you cannot 
go wrong. It is a proven fact an acre of small fruit plants will bring in a larger cash 
return than forty acres of grain. Plant now and get in on the high returns. 
After flying 90 missions, Lt. Bill returned from the service safe and sound last November, 
and started working in the office the first of January. This summer he has been devoting 
his full time on the farms becoming familiar with the propagation of all stock, so he will 
know the business from the ground up. With the three of us now on the job, you are assured 
of the same personal service always rendered by ACKERMAN .in filling your order 
Now that labor has secured its increase in wages, the strikes should be about over; 
although conditions are still uncertain at this time, believe they will soon settle down to 
normal. Therefore, we still feel we can give you prompt service and have stock arrive as 
near the date specified as possible, for transportation facilities were very good last spring and 
believe we will have no more trouble as to unfavorable delays in getting shipments to you. 
PLACE YOUR ORDER EARLY! We are offering special discounts for all cash orders 
placed early in the season for we can take care of this work much easier before our 
shipping season opens _up. Our shipping season usually starts the last week in February 
and continues through March, April, May and June. However, dormant trees and shrubs can 
be shipped to Southern States earlier. If a specified date is given as to time of shipment, 
we will try and ship as near that time as possible; if not, will ship at proper planting time 
for your locality. We feel sure with your cooperation in placing your order early so it may 
be booked before our rush season is on, we will be able to accommodate all of our 
customers in a very satisfactory manner. 
KEEP ALL PAPERS. All papers pertaining to your order will be returned to you when 
order is acknowledged. DO NOT DESTROY THEM. If necessary to write us at any t'me, 
be sure and return everything sent to you, except planting instructions, including corres- 
pondence, original order and tags. |. i . ; 
To our new friends who are receiving our catalog for the first time, we want to assure 
you that your order will be filled with high quality stock and will make you glad you 
tried ACKERMANS. 


General Manager, F. L. ACKERMAN 
The Ackerman Nurseries. Founder 
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We guarantee all of our nursery stock to be just as represented in our catalog; fully 
the customer alive, and in perfect growing condition. 
Furthermore, we will, at our option, either replace free of charge, or refund purchase 
after arrival. After 10 days it is mutually agreed that stock is satisfactory. If stock 
is unsatisfactory on arrival, be sure to get a signed statement from your express agent 
or postmaster showing extent of damage, and send this along with your claim. Do not 
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 purchaser’s order and our acknowledgment of its receipt, shall constitute a mutual 
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