Cole Presents ~ 
YOUR GUIDE TO THE NEWEST 
AND FINEST HARDY PLANTS 
For 1947, we offer a balanced selection of the finest hardy plants. For 66 years, The Cole Nursery Company has 
taken pride in offering you the best plant material that our long experience can develop. Many lovely gardens 
throughout this country are composed entirely of plants purchased from The Cole Nursery. Our liberal guarantee 
policy assures you of garden success. 
We will be glad to have you call at any time to inspect our nurseries on West Jackson St., % mile north of 
Route 20 and 2 miles west of Painesville, Ohio. : 

A COLE SUPER SPECIAL 
“Everything “Thats Good aud Hardy 


Our Guarantee 
All plants must reach our customers in per- 
fect condition. If there is any doubt as to 
their health and vigor, please notify us at 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 ke made by the party receiving the 
plants, promptly. We, however, will not let 
the customer be the loser and, if notified be- 
fore 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 (%) the 
listed price, any plant bought at listed price 
that fails to grow the season following ship- 
ment. Reports must be made before August 
Ist following planting date. 
Plants and other nursery stock sent as 
ordered, and received in good condition, can- 
not be returned for credit and we accept no 
obligation for their return. 
Unless you state definitely ‘"NO SUBSTITU- 
TION,’ 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. 

HOW TO 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 per- 
fect arrival. 
SHIPPING. We ship at proper planting time. 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 
should be shipped by parcel post includes Roses, Perennials, Vines and Small Fruits. All other 
material will be sent express charges collect. WE CANNOT PREPAY MATERIAL ON WHICH 
THE 5% SHIPPING CHARGES ARE NOT SENT. EXPRESS SHIPMENT OFTEN DELAYS AND 
ENDANGERS THE LIFE OF SUCH ITEMS AS PERENNIALS, ROSES, VINES AND SMALL 
FRUITS, SO WE SUGGEST THAT THE 5% FOR PREPAYMENT ACCOMPANY ALL ORDERS 
FOR THIS TYPE OF MATERIAL. 
ITEMS NOT LISTED 
Our large growing stock includes hundreds of popular and worthy items not listed in this 
catalog. We will be very glad to send you special quotations on receipt of your list. 
Question on your garden problems will be promptly answered. 
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS 
At the head of each division of plant material, you will note a paragraph of “Cultural 
Hints.” If any special treatment over and above this is required, it will be noted in the 
individual description. We think part of the value of the 1947 Spring Garden Book is in the 
cultural hints and suggest that you save yours for use throughout the year. 

Please include the usual 3% sales tax with your remittance, 
OHIO CUSTOMERS except in the case of fruit trees and fruit plants, which are 
exempt. 
Your Complete Perennial Garden 
100 of our finest plants selected by us from this garden book. All the colors of the rainbow with tall plants for the background and various heights 
for other locations. 100 sturdy plants, at least 25 kinds, for $37.50 (a value of $50.00 to $60.00). 200 planis for $70.00 (a value of $100.00 to $120.00). 
For smaller gardens—a special of 50 strong plants for $19.75 (a minimum value of $25.00). 
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