The Wise Plauter Orders Early 
Dear Friends: 
I have sad news for all of our old friends and customers. Some of you 
have heard. To others of you it will be a shock. My father died last May 29th. 
He had rallied from his operation and worked hard all spring trying to take 
care of you on your orders for the nursery stock he so loved. His one aim in life 
was to give everyone a full dollar in value for a dollar received—and he 
1882 1949 
SIXTY-SEVEN YEARS OF 
CONTINUOUS SERVICE 
IS OUR BEST RECOM- 
MENDATION TO YOU. 

didn't think in terms of these inflation times, as you well know. - 
I shall continue the Welch Nursery, trying my best to follow in my father’s footsteps. It has not been 
easy making up this catalog without his sage, sound counsel, but we have tried and I believe you will 
agree that we are giving you outstanding values in nursery stock this year. 
I want to thank all of our old customers for their loyalty and confidence in us. To our new customers 
I pledge the best in quality and service possible. It is my firm belief that a satisfied customer is our 
best recommendation. 
PLANTS AND TREES BY PARCEL POST 
We strongly urge the advantage of our Parcel Post system for 
handling small quantities and the smaller size plants and trees. 
We can send by Parcel Post, Grape vines, Raspberry and Black- 
berry plants in lots of 100 or less. Currants and Gooseberries, both 
one- and two-year-old, in lots of 25 or less. One-year-old fruits and 
ornamental trees and shrubs, Roses, also bulbs, Peonies, Iris, and 
perennial plants. 
The two larger grades of trees cannot be sent by Parcel Post. How- 
ever, we call attention to the fact the express rates on nursery stock 
have been reduced about 25 per cent, which will be quite a saving 
to you on larger size trees. 
We prepay the postage on all Parcel Post shipments, and your 
plants are laid right down at your door. 
GUARANTEE OF GENUINENESS. If any nursery stock, etc., proves 
untrue to description under which it is sold, we hold ourselves in 
readiness, on proper proof, to replace all such nursery stock, etc., 
that proves! otherwise or refund the amouni paid, but shall in no case 
be liable for any sum greater than the amount originally received 
for said nursery stock. 
STATE CERTIFIED STOCK. Certificate of Nursery Inspection, No. 153, 
furnished with evezy shipment. 
Personal checks accepted. Jowa customers only, please add 2 per 
cent sales tax. 
Order Early! 
Order early while our assortment is complete. We have a very 
fine lot of stock this year but as the season progresses we al- 
ways run short of some varieties. Be sure to specify on your 
order whether or not we can substitute equally desirable vari. 
eties provided we are out of some of the items. 
WELCH’S BEAUTIFUL IRIS COLLECTION 
(The Poor Man’s Orchid) 
Four Choice Varieties—Our Selection 
25 for $1.00, postpaid. 

A Border of Welch’s Mixed Iris 

Yours truly, 
Homer Welch 
E MUST have a deposit of 25% on all C. O. D. orders. We 
VV are sorry but experience has taught us that it is a losing 
proposition to-fill orders and make shipments unless a de- 
posit has been paid on the order. Our stock is perishable and 
must have prompt attention when it arrives at the destination. So 
we are compelled to ask a deposit of 25% of the amount of the 
order as a guarantee of good faith. We guarantee satisfaction or 
your money refunded. 

Our Guaraiuter 
All goods are guaranteed to reach you in good live 
growing condition. Mistakes, if made, will be promptly 
adjusted. Accept the shipment and notify us at once, 
should there be any errors, and the carrier as well, should 
there be any damaged stock. This guarantee is not good 
unless above requirements are complied with. Nursery 
stock is just the same as human beings—it breaths, drinks 
and feeds, and is subject to disease. With proper planting 
and proper care, we know that our stock will grow and do 
well for you. 

LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY 
These delightfully fragrant white flowers have long been favor- 
ites with everyone. One of the earliest spring blooms, they thrive 
close to the foundation, doing best on the north or east. We have 
clumps at 40c each; 3 for $1.00; or pips, 15c each; 10 for $1.00, 
postpaid. 

Lily-of-the-Valley 
