1881 
IN OUR 69TH YEAR we are again doing our best to 
carry out the COLE tradition of offering the best of the 
Old and only those New Introductions that have been 
tested and proved here in our own nurseries. 
Catalog space does not permit the listing of all the 
fine plants we grow, but if you have some special 
“wants,"’ we will be glad to quote on them. Please state 
quantity and size of plants desired, in quotation requests. 
We will be glad to try and answer your questions about 
Garden Problems. 
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 carefully packed free, using 
the most modern methods, assuring safe 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. 
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS 
At the head of each division of plant material, you will note a para- 
graph 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 1949 Spring Garden Book is in the cultural hints and 
suggest that you save yours for use throughout the year. 
OHIO CUSTOMERS. Please include the usual 3% sales tax with your 
remittance, except in the case of fruit trees and fruit plants, which are 
exempt. 
IN OUR 69th YEAR 1949 
Our Guarantee 
All plants must reach our customers in perfect condition. If there is 
any doubt as to their health and vigor, please notify us 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 
be made by the party receiving the plants, promptly. We, however, will 
not let the customer be the loser and, if notified before 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 shipment. REPORTS 
MUST BE MADE BEFORE AUGUST 1ST FOLLOWING PLANTING DATE. 
Plants and other nursery stock sent as ordered, and received in good 
condition, cannot be returned for credit and we accept no obligation for 
their return. 
Unless you state definitely "NO SUBSTITUTION,” 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. 

INDEX 
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A SPECIAL LIST OF RARE 
AND UNUSUAL PLANTS 
Not Found In Most Plant Lists 
AMORPHA Canescens (Lead Plant). 22 feet. Valuable 
low shrub. Neat gray-green foliage. Attractive spikes 
of deep blue flowers. Blooms in July. 3-yr. plants, 
$1.90 each. 
EUONYMUS Latifolius (Broadleaf Burning Bush). 10 feet. 
Large, lush green leaves. Persistent red and orange 
berries in fall and early winter. Fine for accent and 
background. 2 to 3 ft., $2.00 each. 
HYPERICUM Olympicum (Dwarf Gold Flower). 8 inches. 
Prostrate shrub. Multitudes of rich golden flowers on a 
background of silvery green in June. Intermittent flow- 
ers rest of season. 3-yr. plants, $1.40 each. 
PHOTINIA Villosa (Christmasberry). 8 feet. Attractive 
white spring flowers. Gaudy crimson foliage in fall. 
Clusters of persistent red berries far into winter. 3 to 4 
ft., $2.40 each. 
SALIX Elaeagnos (Rosemary Willow). 8 feet. Worthwhile 
border and background shrub. Slender gray-green fo- 
liage. Colorful red twigs all winter. 2 to 3 ft., $1.90 each. 
SORBARIA Arborea (Tree Spirea). 6 feet. Huge, exotic, 
fernlike fronds. Great clusters of creamy flowers in 
July and August. Exquisite border or specimen plant. 
3-yr., $2.40 each. 
