WARDS NURSERY STOCK WARRANTY AND SHIPPING INFORMATION 
WHERE IT IS GROWN 
Wards Nursery Stock comes to you from the combined resources 
of a far flung system of nurseries and growing fields covering 
. thousands of acres. These sources are strategically located to 
give service to all sections of the United States and to provide 
the varied climatic conditions necessary for development of stock 
which will best supply all Ward customers. Tests are constantly | 
being made to improve well-known varieties, and to develop 
new strains which may prove valuable to the home gardener. 
HOW IT IS GROWN 
The Nurseries that grow and ship Nursery Stock for Wards have 
the most modern facilities for grading, storing and shipping to our 
customers. These long established growers and nurserymen have 
been selected because of their experience and reliability. 
All Wards Plants and Trees have stood up under the same 
changes of weather that they'll meet in your garden. To prevent 
depletion and lack of vitality, and to build vigor into the stock, 
the growing fields are fertilized and mulched when necessary; 
the plants are sprayed regularly under expert supervision; foliage 
is given every advantage for luxuriant growth to stimulate 
formation of sturdy root stock; fruit trees are ‘’topped’’ at the 
correct stage to encourage strong branching. In these and other 
ways, each plant or tree has the best opportunity for continued 
growth and abundant production over a long period. 
HOW IT IS GRADED 
Because Nursery Stock is living, growing merchandise, its grad- 
ing must be done by an expert, thoroughly familiar with the 
growth habits of plants. Our graders operate under the rigid 
standards of the American Association of Nurserymen, and care- 
fully grade all stock when it comes from the field. 
Most experienced gardeners advise planting of 2-year field 
grown shrubs, roses, etc... . but this does not tell enough. Two 
plants may be the same age, with the same growth background— 
yet because they are living things one may be strong, the other 
weak. Wards sources cull out the weak plants, carefully size the 
trunks, check heights and number of canes. If the plant meets 
the standards of vigor.and size ... it is sent to you. 
WARDS NURSERY STOCK WARRANTY 
Wards warrant all Nursery Stock, Perennials, Bulbs, Tubers, and 
Roots to be exactly as represented in our Catalog; to be strong 
and vigorous; free from disease; true to named variety; and to 
reach you in proper condition for planting. 
If any Nursery Stock you receive for spring planting does not 
conform to the above warranty, Wards will replace it with new 
Stock without charge, if the questions on the reverse side of the 
Warranty enclosed with shipment are answered and Warranty, 
together with packing slip, are returned within 45 days after 
Stock is received. On shipments made for fall planting, the above 
warranty extends until May lst of the following spring. Claims 
for Stock not true to name are not thus limited in time, but they 
must be made in the first blooming or fruiting season. 
The catalog copy on some items clearly indicates they are not 
suited for all zones. Wards can not warrant the growth of such 
items when planted in zones not recommended. 
As vigorous growth depends upon proper planting, pruning, 
soil, climatic conditions, and other factors over which we have 
no control, we can not be responsible for the growth, nor for the 
crop, nor for any amount greater than the purchase price, 
MONTGOMERY WARD 
SPECIAL NOTICE—READ CAREFULLY 
Wards do not ship Nursery. Siock, plant or bulb orders C,O.D, 
No Nursery Stock is shipped to Alaska, Canada, Mexico or any 
other point outside the continental United States. 
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HOW IT IS SHIPPED 
When comparing Wards prices with others, remember that we 
prepay all Nursery Stock. The Catalog price is all you pay... 
_ there are no added costs for handling, packaging or transporta- 
tion. On many orders this can amount to as much as 4 saving. 
For example, a 5 to 7-ft. tree, selling for $1.30, requires 40c to 
55c for shipping to the average customer—a distance of 2 to 600 
miles from the Nursery. You may wish to take advantage, too, of 
Wards Monthly Payment Plan; for details, see page 36. 
We ship by Parcel Post or Express Prepaid, whichever is most 
convenient. Be sure to state the name of your nearest Express 
station. Some plants are packed separately and shipped at dif- 
ferent times. You will receive a separate shipment for each war- 
ranty you receive. Nursery Stock can be shipped only during 
dormant or '‘sleeping’’ period, thus it is normal that plants and 
trees you receive have no leaves. 
WHEN IT IS SHIPPED 
Wards ship direct from the Nursery at the proper planting time. 
All of the merchandise you order will not necessarily be shipped 
at one time, as different types of plants may come from separate 
Nurseries, and will definitely come at the time intended for plant- 
ing. For instance, orders for most bulbs or potted plants are 
shipped immediately, but deciduous plants are not shipped 
until planting time in spring, or until completely dormant in fall. 
Do not be alarmed if your order is not received immediately ... 
our Nurseries keep a careful check on weather conditions, and all 
plants are shipped when they can be set out safely. Allow suffi- 
cient time between mailing your order and arrival of shipment. 
If your order is received too late for spring planting you will 
be notified, and it will be held for’ shipment in the fall unless you 
specify otherwise. Orders received too late for planting in the 
fall will be held until the following spring. This, of course, will ap- 
ply only to plants that may be planted in the following season. 
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS 
Plant your garden or orchard with the help of experienced 
nurserymen, Wards include planting instructions with every 
shipment of Stock; these have been carefully prepared to meet 
your individual needs, and thoroughly checked by eminent 
horticulturists. They cover every step from unwrapping your 
newly arrived Nursery Stock to planting, pruning and caring 
for it. Follow these instructions to get best results, greatest growth, 
and fullest flowering. You needn't have had any previous gar- 
dening experience—just follow the printed planting instructions 
included with your order and get the most from your investment. 
WARDS 100% FRESH GARDEN AND LAWN SEED 
Wards Lawn Seed will give complete satisfaction—because it is 
all 100% fresh crop grown in 1948, packaged and dated for sale 
in 1949, laboratory tested for stamina, high germination and 
purity. All Wards Lawn Seed is shipped from the Wards Mail 
Order House or Seedsman nearest you. 
All Flower and Vegetable Seeds, whether packaged or bulk, 
are Shipped Prepaid direct from the Seedsman, where they are 
packaged exclusively for Wards, We do not accept C.O.D. orders. 
KEEP CUT FLOWERS LONGER 
Floralife gives cut flowers 5 to 10 extra days 
of life. Retards wilting, prevents fading. 
Fragrance of flowers is maintained. Simply 
add ’‘Ploralife’’ to the water ...stems need 
not be clipped, water stays sweet. $1.00 
size—enough to make 80 qts. of solution. 
Handy measuring cup included, Ideal for 
keeping Christmas tree fresh, too, 
S7.NC.12715.—Ship. wt.) Ibv. =>. 2 L0G 

