10OW becaurs WE 
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100,000 Satisfied Customers—In Every State in the 
Union Plant Our Hardy Stock—the Reasons are Simple 
So many customers cannot be wrong—they buy from us year after year, for 
they know our stock can be depended upon. Here are some of the reasons. 
We sell only the best hardy Northern grown stock at lowest possible prices. 
We promise a fair and square deal to everyone—and make good our promise. 
We ship stock subject to examination before payment. 
WHY (an We Sell Such Fine Stock at Such Reasonable Prices? 
BECAUSE — 
We sell direct from our catalog only—you have no agents’ commission to pay. 
We are not jobbers—we grow a tremendous amount of stock, which is handled 
only once—direct from the nursery to you. 
We purchase no large advertising space—we depend largely upon our friends 
and customers to advertise our stock. 
= You will find that this is a book, which is made especially for farmers, home owners, 
R. W. ACKERMAN fruit growers and gardeners; giving them a chance to buy direct from a nursery at whole- 
sale prices. 
Owner We wish to make clear that all stock in these bargains is the same high quality stock 
offered at regular catalog prices. By placing your order with us, you will be sure of receiving 
plants, trees, etc. that are first class and up to grade in every respect. 
3 Generations and 62 Years 
EXPERIENCE IS YOUR ASSURANCE 
OF TOP QUALITY AND FAIR PRICES 
With this, our 62nd year, of doing business with the general 
Farmer and Home Owner, it is my pleasure to thank our many 
customers, new and old, for the fine business you have placed with 
us. We have endeavored to fill your orders with the finest Nursery 
Stock that can be grown, and our increasing list of satisfied cus- 
tomers is a tribute to our policy of the old-fashioned ‘farmer-to- 
farmer” square deal, and the principles of our founder, F. L. 
Ackerman, who said “work hard and well, and remember your re- F. L. ACKERMAN 
sponsibilities to those with whom you deal. 
, : Z é : Founder 
‘We work in close cooperation with the State 
Dept. of Agriculture, and all of our stock is cer- A _ KEEP ALL PAPERS j 
Papers pertaining to your order will be returned to you 
es tified free from disease and true-to-name. We when order is acknowledged. DO NOT DESTROY THEM. If 
_ 5 a 5 = a necessary to write us at any time, be sure and return everything 
R. W. ACKERMAN, JR propagate from our own budding blocks, so you sent you, except planting instructions, including correspondence, 
ershl [AS are sure to get the variety you order. original order and tags. 
General Manager “Ackermans are members of the National and IMPORTANT 
: s ; 5 . ; Strawberry Plants Will Be Shipped Separate. As weather con- 
Michigan Associations of Nurserymen and the ditions govern the digging of all strawberry plants, enesaenall sya 
National Mail Order Nurseryman’s Association. shipped separate in most cases, 
“PLACE YOUR ORDER EARLY” We are Rovcavials., Baths and reuse a yas eee ee shipped: SPD 
Yate from Dalance Of your order. fr suc as @ =] 
o = . ; ‘ ‘ i fruits, fruit trees, namental trees and shrubs, roses hedging, 
offering special discounts fox all cash with or ders evergreens, Reais ATL be erlened Aen Mpaararone: ae not 
placed early in the season, for we can take care become alarmed if balance of your order does not arrive in one 
of this work much easier before our shipping shipment — this will be shipped later, or vice versa. 
. j ““FASY TO SUBSCRIBE’ MAGAZINE SERVICE 
season opens up. Our shipping season usually USE OUR 
5 a = 5 + As a special service to our customers, we have enclosed an order 
eee ts ace De ere een and ee ee iaikcya in ‘this oatalon Which makes it ee you a Gun FARM 
S ! 2 7 : JOURNAL AND FARMERS WIFE, FLOWER GROWER, PATH- 
Ba oae ae Sr eater an be Biianea: tothe PINDER and AMERICAN POULTRY JOURNAL at lowest prices. 
This coupon will save you time, trouble and expense and assure 
. liar o + you of safe, prompt service. Merely check on the coupon the 
southern states earlier, If a specified date 1S nineavinee Sa want ra Sai it ie) thei AGGIE given on coupon, 
given as to time of shipment, we will try and together with chee) money order, or cash covering the subscrip 
= : 4 s . tion prices of the magazines you order. 
ship as near that time as possible; if not, we will ALSO NOTE Special Coupon stitched in, offering the COUNTRY 
ship at proper planting time for your locality. GENTLEMAN and POPULAR GARDENING Inagazines, Order 
We feel sure your cooperation ani placing your direet from eacteSs given on coupon, sending them your remit- 
: . i . tance in full covering subscription prices of the magazines 
order early, so it may be booked before our rush vouponden: 
season is on, will enable us to accommodate all SPECIAL OFFERS: ono Colosade (Sonn munis 
of our customers in a very satisfactory manner, Dahlias and Gladiolus Bulbs. See the enclosed order- 
“We are confident we can fill your order with velope enclosed with this catalog. 
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aS eae Pee ae pre eres? Sc eraat BOLE Hew esee eae on early orders, Also additional premiums, 
’ 5 ee page or Premium. 
BILL ACKERMAN every way. We know you will be glad you tried Bp Ah 
Assistant Manager ACKERMANS.” WO Sel tae Ackerman Nurseries 
fe ee fe fe re ed fe fe fe et re ee fe et ee ee ee fe fe Ne eee he ee eh ee fe fe ed ed fe fee et re re fe fe ce et fe fea 
ial fel Michigan State Department 
a OUR GUARANTEE e eR neieo) 
il (al ° griculture 
Q We guarantee all of our nursery stock to be just as represented in our catalog; fully up to grade, iS Orchard and Nursery Inspection 
of good quality, free from disease, and absolutely true to name; also to reach the customer alive, and Ve : : 
@ in perfect growing condition. a Certificate of Nursery Inspection 
S Furthermore, we will, at our option, either replace free of charge, or refund purchase price on any al a3 No. 3322 
ij] Stock that arrives in bad condition, providing claim is made within 10 days after arrival. After 10 This is to certify that the Nursery 
el days, it is mutually agreed that stock is satisfactory. If stock is unsatisfactory on arrival, be sure to al Stock of The Ackerman Nurseries 
fal ‘get signed statement from your express agent or postmaster showing extent of damage, and send this al Brid h S ’ 
= ¥/ along with your claim. Do not return plants unless so instructed by us. ie ridgman, has been examined and 
fel / g Yi fe f 
f Continued growth depends upon soil, climatic conditions, planting and care—conditions fe ound to apparently be free from 
EY we cannot control—hence is not guaranteed. fal dangerous insects and dangerously 
fl It is mutually agreed that in any event we will not be liable for more than the purchase price of the (el contagious tree and plant disease. 
ie stock. It is understood and agreed between the customer and ourselves that the purchaser’s order (ed 
f@ and our acknowledgment of its receipt, shall constitute a mutual acceptance of the above terms and @ CHAS. FIGY, COMMISSIONER. 
5 conditions. URSERIES ei This joel heats to be void after September 
= 5, 1953. C. A. Boyer, Chief, Bureau of Plant 
el THE ACKERMAN N Industry, Lansing, Mich. Aug. 13, 1952. 
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62 YEARS OF GOOD REPUTATION 3 
