
GEO. W. KEMP 
May 2, 1868 — June 3, 1943 
Founder 

HOMER 8. KEMP EDGAR H. KEMP 
Manager, Office and Sales Mer. of Production, Storages and Shipping 
PLANNING TOGETHER | 
Our years of experience as Nurserymen and producers have taught us * 
to evaluate things from a practical viewpoint. Our production of Nursery 
stock is planned to this. end. Our listings and recommendations to the 
planters are made with this in mind. Yes, we are conscious of our obli- 
gation to the advancement of Horticulture and to you as a planter of 
ITEMS OF 
SPECIAL INTEREST IN 
OUR 1947-1948 CATALOG 
Nursery items. j : ’ Page 
We are constantly searching for improved fruits of real merit. Improved Trends in Fruit Growing - 11 
production methods are adopted and recommended as they are proven practi- New Nematode Resistant 
eal. Better methods of handling our products are put into practice when Peach Root Stock - WW 
and where possible. All es we do to give the buyer of Bountiful Ridge Obsmevatianatod’ Winter ins 
Stock better values in Nursery stock. Our Catalogue each year is con- ’- jury to Orchard Trees - 22 
structed, to be a helpful! guide'to the Planters, with a Long Range view- nauk 
0int New Digging and Hand- 
I : : ‘ ling Methods on Berry 
You must plan your plantings properly if they are to accomplish the Plants ss = = 39 & 40 
purpose for which they are planted. This is becoming more evident each 
year with changing general conditions. FRUITS ARH ONE OF OUR MOST 
HEALTHFUL FOODS. Fruit plantings should be planned for a specific 
purpose, definite types, most practical ripening seasons, for highest market- 
able prices, and for possible changing market outlets. Plantings planned this 
way will give maximum income, maximum production, and a minimum of 
loss and waste. 
Varieties and Types. of 
Fruits Best for Freezing 46 
We Announce a New Blight 
Resistant Pear ‘The 
Devoe” - - - - 19 
Offering of Selected Types 
of Blight Proof “Chin- 
A careful study of our_Catalogue this year should be helpful to You. AY. COARSE f ic 37 
Our listings are most complete. We believe you will find our trees and 
The New Lavaca Berry - 36 
plants superior in quality. We know our products will give quick and con- 
tinued satisfactory results. We can and will advise you on variety selec- 
tions, adaptation and producing problems if requested. We sincerely hope 
you will be among our ever increasing number of Customers this year. 
Proper Spacing of Your 
Trees and Plants - 54 



OUR GUARANTEE AND PLEDGE 
We guarantee the trees and plants we ship to be as represented and invoiced for in grade and qual- 
ity and if upon arrival you do not find them to be as we state they are, return them to us securely pack- 
ed and in good condition WITHIN FIVE DAYS AFTHR ARRIVAL and we will promptly replace or 
refund every dollar you have paid for them. Adequate State and Federal inspection certificates are sent 
with every shipment guaranteeing protection from injurious diseases when you buy Bountiful Ridge 
grown trees and plants. We cannot, under all circumstances guarantee our trees and plants to grow, 
because continued growth depends largely on soil and weather conditions at planting time as well as 
planting and after care of trees and plants, and we have no control over these conditions. After ten 
days it is mutually understood that the Nursery stock shipped to you is satisfactory and claims, if any, 
must be made within ten days after arrival. 
We reserve the right to adjust claims for replacement of stock made after this 10 day period in 
accordance with established policies of our firm and trade practices of the Nursery Industry. The 
Bountiful Ridge Nurseries can Proudly point to an unbroken period of Progress, development and ever 
increasing service to the planters in all sections of the United States, Canada and many foreign countries. 
The capable and conservative management of the past and present pledge themselves to serve their 
patrons in a satisfactory manner, consistent with conditions within our control. 

