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WHERE AND HOW WARDS NURSERY STOCK 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. 
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 WARDS NURSERY STOCK 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 tield: 
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 does not conform to the above 
warranty, Wards will replace it with new stock without charge. 
The warranty is limitéd to the following conditions: 
1. The questionnaire printed on the reverse side of the war- 
ranty attached to your return order papers must be filled in 
completely showing that you have followed the planting 
instructions enclosed in each package. 
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This warranty together with the packing slip must be sent 
to us by July Ist following the receipt of shipment. (This date 
is May Ist in Ft. Worth territory only.) 
3. On some items the catalog clearly indicates that they are 
not suited for all zones. Wards do not warrant the growth of 
such items in zones not recommended. 
4. Claims for stock not true to name are not limited in time, 
but must be made first blooming or fruiting season. 
As vigorous growth depends upon proper planting, pruning, 
soil, climatic conditions and other factors over which we have no 
control, Wards cannot be responsible for the amount of growth nor 
for the crop, nor for any amount greater than the purchase price 
of the stock. - : 
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WHEN WARDS NURSERY STOCK 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 are shipped immediately, 
but all other plants are not shipped until planting time in spring, 
or until completely dormant in fall. Do not be alarmed if your 
order is not recei¥2d immediately ... our Nurseries keep a careful 
check on weather conditions, and all plants are shipped when 
they can be set out safely. Allow sufficient 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. 
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WARDS NURSERY STOCK WARRANTY AND SHIPPING INFORMATION 
' HOW WARDS NURSERY STOCK 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 6 to 8-ft. tree, selling for $1.40, requires 98c to $1.09 
for shipping to the average customer—a distance of 100 to 300 
miles from the Nursery. Every item offers similar savings. 
Packages too large for parcel post are shipped Express Prepaid. 
State the name of your nearest Express station. Some plants are 
packed separately and shipped at different times. You will re- 
ceive a separate shipment for each warranty you receive. 
Nursery Stock can be shipped only during dormant or ’‘sleeping’’ 
period, thus it is normal that these plants have no leaves. 
Notice: Wards do not ship Nursery Stock, 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. 
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. 
ABOUT SHIPPING COSTS ON OTHER MERCHANDISE 
All Wards Nursery Stock and many other items in this Catalog 
are shipped Prepaid. However on some things, such as garden 
equipment, you pay the shipping costs. In such cases shipping 
weights are stated, and you can determine the shipping cost by 
referring to Wards big General Catalog, or by consulting your 
Postmaster. Simply total the shipping weights of all items you 
order, send postage for combined weight. If we have to send your 
order in more than 1 package, we will pay the additional postage. 
ROSS ROOT FEEDER (With 12 Fertilizer Cartridges) 3.95 
Ross Root Feeder is as easy to use as your garden hose. Just 
attach to your hose and plunge feeder into soil near the roots of 
your plant where the plant food will do the most good. The 
nutritive fertilizer solution from these cartridges is just the strength 
needed by plants—eliminates danger of over-feeding or burning. 
The Ross Root Feeder also enables you to provide life-giving 
moisture to evergreens, shrubs and trees in early winter, thus 
avoiding danger of winter kill. Handy for many other garden 
jobs—use it with water alone to moisten soil around roots before 
transplanting or after setting out young plants. Feeder is precision 
built with 28-inch perforated shaft and corrosion proof zinc alloy 
valve assembly. Removable 
steel tip. Overall length 34 
inches. Durable transparent 
plastic cartridge chamber, In- 
structions included. 
87 GKP 12756M — ROOT 
FEEDER, Includes one box of 
12 Nutrient Fertilizer Car- 
ridges. Postpaid........ $3.95 
87 GKP 12757 —NUTRIENT 
CARTRIDGES. 8-16-8 General 
Purpose Fertilizer. 12 Car- 
tridges. Postpaid........ $1.00 
87 GKP 12758 — ACID-TYPE 
CARTRIDGES, 10-20-20 Acid 
Fertilizer. For evergreens and 
other acid-loving plants. 12 
Cartridges. Postpaid... .$1.00 
87 GKP 12759 —STARTER 
CARTRIDGES. 10-52-17 Starter 
Fertilizer. Stimulates root 
growth at planting time. 12 
Cartridges. Postpaid. . . .$1.06 
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