J. H. Shivers Plant Farms, Allen, Maryland 1 
MY AGREEMENT TO YOU 
I sell by catalog only, and to everyone at the same price, filling 
all orders with the same high-grade stock. Strawberry plants fre- 
quently can be shipped during warm spells in winter, and after 
March first in unlimited quantities. From then until May list, I 
am busy every day filling orders for customers. The earlier you 
secure your plants the-more certain is your success with tnem. 
All orders shipped after May 1st are at purchaser’s risk. 
I SHIP CUT ONLY FRESH DUG PLANTS, in slatted crates 
with plenty of damp moss. We guarantee all these plants, shipped 
out before May list to reach you in good condition. If for any 
reason they do not, notify us at once, so we can refill your order. 
All claims must be made upon receipt of plants. We cannot be 
responsible for any plants after they have been received in good 
condition. If for any reason you refuse plants, have the Express 
Agent to mark reason on shipping receipt and send to us. 
TRUE-TO-NAME: I use every precaution to have my plants 
true to name, and if any should prove otherwise I will replace it, 
but in no case will I be responsible for any sum greater than that 
paid for the plants. 
REFERENCES: My best references are the many satisfied 
customers, who have entrusted me with their orders. For bank 
references kindly write the Farmers & Merchants Bank, Salisbury, 
Md., or the Bank of Somerset, Princess Anne, Md. Enclose stamp 
for reply. 
References 
If you can fill order within 5 days, do so. Otherwise cancel order and 
return money. The plants which I received from you last year were very nice. 
March 24, 1947 G. E. Beckwith Jackson Co., W. Va. 
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Received the shipment of strawberry plants sent March 29, in satis- 
factory condition. Thank you! 
April 3, 1947 Jacob C. Heitman Crawford Co., Mo. 
