
G. W. R. Baldwin 

PLEASE NOTE O. A. D. Baldwin 
Read “Instructions for Or- 
dering’ on back of order 
blank. They save time and 
avoid errors. 
All prices F.O.B. Bridg- 
man, Michigan (except 
where noted). 















URSERT MINS ATIOCIATION 
FAIR TRADE PRACTICES 
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UP TO GRADE NURSERY STOCK, 
SEEDS. PLANTS end BULBS 
ON A SHIELD 

BALDWIN'S GUARANTEE 
For 58 years the Baldwins have backed up this guarantee 
to the entire satisfaction of their thousands of customers 
everywhere. We guarantee every plant, tree, shrub or 
bulb sold by us to be first class, free from injurious disease 
or insects, and true-to-name. We further guarantee our 
stock to reach you in good growing condition by express or 
parcel post and will replace free of charge any that does 
not, when we are notified within 5 days of receipt of stock. 
Also we will, on proper proof, replace or refund the pur- 
chase price of any stock that proves untrue to name. We 
are, of course, not liable for more than the purchase price 
of stock ordered. 
All contracts and agreements are made subject to flood, 
drought, fire, frost, crop failure or other causes beyond our 
control. Our Michigan Certificate of Inspection is attached 
to every shipment. 
BUG - DUST 
O - CIDE 
Will Keep Your 
Garden Free 
From Bugs 
Gives A-l protection from 
wide variety of both sucking 
and chewing insects and cer- 
tain plant diseases such as 
powdery mildew and black 

To Our Many Friends and Customers — 
As we have said many times, this annual catalog is our oppor- 
tunity to personally thank each one of our many customers for 
the orders they have sent us and to renew acquaintance with 
all who have written us. It is from all of you people that our 
business comes. We appreciate this and in return do our best 
at all times to give you the very finest in nursery stock and to 
take care of your orders to your entire satisfaction. 
You will find this a larger, better catalog for 1947 with many 
more kinds of plants, trees, shrubs and roses than ever before— 
all fully described to better help you in selecting those you 
want. We are proud of this new book and hope you will like 
it, too. 
Again this year, all kinds of nursery stock will be short of the 
demand the country over. Lack of help during the war years 
to keep new nursery plantings up is making this scarcity now. 
While we have reasonably good supplies now at the beginning 
of the season we do know that later on many kinds will be gone, 
so your early order will help us take care of it in full. 
Throughout this new catalog you will find a number of 
collections. These are special selections of most every- 
thing made up of varieties especially satisfactory for 
home gardens, and at special low prices. They will help 
you to choose well balanced, complete plantings of all 
kinds of berries, fruits, shrubs and flowers. 
We have been in the nursery business a good many 
years and this long experience has taught us much 
about all these different things we have. We want to be 
of service not only before but also after you have re- 
ceived your order. If you have any questions feel free 
to write us and we will be glad to help you in any 
“way we can. 
CASH DISCOUNTS 
FOR EARLY ORDERS 
10% on Orders Sent By Feb. 5 
These discounts apply to all prices in the catalog except special 
collections and where otherwise noted, or special prices quoted 
by letter. Cash in full must be sent with order. 
Add Extra Stock for the Amount of Discount 
If You Prefer 
a 
RA-PID-GRO 
The Liquid Plant Food 
An easy-to-use, tested and proven plant food containing all the 
HARLEQUIN 
CABBAGE BUG 
spot. Contains Rotenone. Bug-Dust-O-Cide 
is non-poisonous to humans, and domestic 
animals when used as directed. That 
means you can use it on eatable vege- 
tables. Conveniently applied with handy 
refillable dust gun included in combina- 
tion offers. Gun holds 1 lb. and is easily 
operated by pumping stroke. 
2) Ibs. $1.25 
With handy new refillable gun, 
holds 1 Ib. 
1 Ib. Bug Dust with gun. ._._. 
3 lbs. Bug Dust without 
Postpaid in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, 
Wisconsin. Elsewhere add 3c per pound for 
postage. 


essential elements for a quick start and rapid, healthy growth. 
Four teaspoonsful of Ra-Pid-Gro powder to each gallon of water 
makes a liquid fertilizer that is immediately available to 
plants, trees, shrubs and perennials. For transplanting it shows 
remarkable results in quick growth when roots are dipped. 
Regular two week feedings during 
the growing season maintain vigor- 
ous growth. Ra-Pid-Gro is fine for 
lawns and makes better vegetables. 
Complete directions with each pack- 
age. One pound makes 22 gallons 
or 176 pounds of rich plant food. You 
will like Ra-Pid-Gro — it is inexpen- 
sive, easy to use, and most effective. 
1 pound package | $1.25 
2 pound package 2.35 
5 pound package 4.50 
Postpaid in Michigan, Illinois, Indi- 
ana, Ohio, Wisconsin. Elsewhere add 
3c per pound for postage. 
