J. H. Shivers Plant Farms, Allen, Maryland 3 


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, anl after 
March first in unlimited quantities. From then until May Ist, I 
am busy every day filling orders for customers. The earlier you 
secure your plants the more certain 1s your success with tnem. 
All orders shipped after May Ist are at purchaser’s risk. 
I SHIP OUT FRESH DUG PLANTS, also cold storage 
plants when requested, in slatted crates with plenty of damp moss. 
We guarantee all these plants, shipped out before May 1st 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 re- 
ceipt 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 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. 
