SPRING AND FALL — 1951 
DEAR GARDEN FRIENDS; 
Somehow we just can’t proceed with this catalogue without first thanking you 
for your fine orders. It is your orders that help make our business successful. We also 
want to thank you for the fine letters and photographs we have received, 
Many of our customers who have been growing our evergreens are now in business 
for themselves and doing good. This pleases us for we have played a great part in start- 
ing these people in a successful business. 
Everyone should grow some evergreens and shrubs. After most people complete 
building their new homes there is really no money left for a 3, 4 or $500.00 planting, but 
with a few dollars you can grow your own. Yes it will take 2, 3 or 4 years to develope 
nice spec mens, but it will reward you in time. You will find growing trees a great 
pleasure. 
If you wish to grow larger quantities of trees and shrubs, you will always find a 
market for these. There is always a number of neighbors or friends that can use the 
surplus. 
For a quick turnover try some Azaleas and Rhododendrons. Many varieties of 
Azaleas bloom when the garden fever is at its highest peak. 
Sincerely, 
Girard Bros. Nursery 
LOCATION OF OUR NURSERY 
Visitors—welcome. We are located on U. S. Route 20, in Saybrook, approximately 
3 miles east of Geneva and 7 miles west of Ashtabula, Ohio Situated on North side of 
road. 
If you wish to pick-up your order at our Nursery, drop us a line and give us the 
date you wish to pick up your order and we will have it ready for you. 
OUR GUARANTEE 
We guarantee our plants to reach you in good healthy condition and free from 
injurious pests and disease. 
After stock is planted we cannot assume responsibility. Success and continued 
growth depends largely on soil and weather conditions, which we have no contro] over. 
SEASONS—Our Spring shipping season begins as soon as the frost is out of the 
ground and trees can be dug. It continues until June, weather permitting. Fall shipping 
begins about the first part of September and ends when ground is frozen. 
PACKING and SHIPPING—AIl our young trees and shrubs are packed free of 
charge. We assure you good, clean stock, free from disease and insects, and hardy 
Northern grown. All bare root plants will be packed with damp sphagnum moss, then 
wrapped in water proof kraft paper and carefully tied. Larger orders will be packed 
in wire bound crates or large wooden boxes. Every shipment will bear an inspection 
certificate. 
Unless noted, orders will be shipped express, charges collect. It is best we send 
larger orders by express, smaller by Parcel Post. We do not ship plants by freight. 
When shipment of plants is received, check carefully and report any damage or delay 
to your agent at once, also notify us. 
MAKING OUT ORDERS—Make sure name is plainly printed or written. P. O. 
means the City or Town in which your mail is received. A few shipments were lost last 
season due to the shipment addressed to the County rather than the City. If the ship- 
ping point is other than your city, please state. Some towns do not have an express 
station, if so, please specify the nearest one. 
WHEN TO ORDER—Please order early if it is possible. Unlike other things that 
you buy, trees should be ordered in advance; long before the shipping time is best. 
There is always some variety we may run short on. 
We will not substitute unless we have your permission. However we do prefer 
a second choice. 
NOTE—This catalogue can be used for fall orders. 
