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1947 PRICE-Lt 


Magnolia glauca 
(Sweet Bay) 
pyear and the year before, just why we are still short of roses and fruit trees. This time it was a rather 
bad hailstorm (end of May) that ruined thousands of spring-budded roses which had given promise of 
better than average performance. We were, however, able to save some from the record-size hailstones and 
what we do sell this winter (no shipments before January) will be first class. Sorry they are so scarce. 
The peaches, pears, persimmons, pecans and plums were hard hit, too; the bark was cut to ribbons on the 
storm side of their stems. Fortunately, nature has repaired much of this damage but it is inevitable that some, 
when received, will still show signs of the terrific beating they took. We tell you this, not as an apology for our 
stock, but so that you may know the WHY and realize at once that although appearance may be marred, qual- 
ity and productive capacity have in no way suffered. 
Here let us state definitely that nothing will be sold to anybody unless we are willing to back it up in the 
usual way. The only exceptions to this statement would be in instances where customers personally see and 
want some below-par item, or when sales are made and stock dug for shipment FOR SOME REASON CON- 
TRARY TO OUR RECOMMENDATIONS. ‘ 
Now here is some good news to brighten the story a little. We are now better supplied with help than during 
the war years. This will, we are sure, result in more expediency throughout our operations, and will, of course, 
greatly benefit all who deal with us. 
Our supply of general ornamentals is perhaps surprisingly adequate for the season now approaching, and it 
has been kept in excellent condition through the untiring efforts of the field foremen and their men. 
We anticipate a return to prewar planting (much curtailed since 1942), and with gardeners and caretakers 
again available, there will doubtless be much friendly rivalry among home owners to be ahead of the parade in 
planning and planting. : 
Although our service does not include landscape work, we are able to furnish suggestions and sketches by 
mail as an aid in bringing the grounds up to date or starting from scratch, in the event that anyone is fortunate 
enough to be the proud possessor of anew home. May we suggest that if possible such requests for drawn plans 
be made in summer or early fall when our staff is not so busy as during the winter months. 
Looking ahead to a really outstanding season, we plant GROWERS say to you plant USERS, “Thank you, 
one and all!” 
Glen Saint Mary Nurseries Co. 
Glen Saint Mary, Florida 
TELEPHONE; Glen Saint Mary No. 2 
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