THE LATE S. E. HOLDRIDGE PAUL HOLDRIDGE 
Founder Manager 
Dear Friend— 
We are glad to have you as our customer and to send you our 1951 
catalogue of Nursery Stock. Because the catalogue is small, you will find 
only brief descriptions of our plants and trees. 
Strawberry plants are our main crop and we have five acres growing 
with nearly half a million plants ready for this spring’s sales. We also have 
about six thousand evergreens of various sizes and numerous smaller plots 
of nursery stock growing here. However, many of our nursery items are pur- 
chased from growers who specialize in specific crops. We make certain that 
all varieties are suitable for average Connecticut weather conditions. 
We are trying our best to keep the prices of our nursery stock as low 
as possible. We want you to compare the prices and quality of our stock 
with other reliable nurserymen. 
We had our biggest year in the nursery business in 1950 and a great 
many people now come to our place to look at the stock and to carry it home 
with them. 
By buying this way, you are assured that the stock is what you want, 
fresh from our nursery and without shipping charges. 
Our shipping season for nursery stock is short and we are always rushed 
at that time. To help us serve you better, we are asking your cooperation 
by doing the following: 
1. Send full payment with order if possible. 
2. Allow us to substitute varieties when necessary. 
We invite you to call at our Farm at any time during the nursery ship- 
ping season. We will also be open for business on Sundays during March, 
April and May. 
We hope for an early order from you. 
Sincerely, 
PAUL HOLDRIDGE. 
Telephone Ledyard 4-7020 
(No toll charge from Norwich, Mystic and New London Divisions) 
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