IMPORTANT INFORMATION 
What is there about our trees and plants that gives 
them special importance in your estimation? 
1. They are dependable. Every possible care 
is taken to have the stock that leaves our 
Nursery true to name and description. 
2. They are healthy. We take extraordinary 
precautions against insect and fungus at- 
tacks, and it is our earnest endeavor to 
have all our trees and plants entirely free 
from disease. 
3. They are hardy. The stock that we pro- 
pagate and grow becomes acclimated to 
the conditions as here existing, and it 
will withstand the same temperatures for 
you. 
4. They are vigorous. Ample spreading space has been given each tree or plant in our Nur- 
sery; where pruning has been necessary, we have pruned; where fertilizing has been indi- 
cated by unsatisfactory growth, we have fertilized; where spraying has been an ounce of 
prevention, we have sprayed—the whole idea being to make our stock vigorous and of sturdy 
persistent growth. 
5. They are productive. Whether planted for fruit, flowers, or for ornamental foliage, the 
trees and plants we grow are prepared by the treatment they have received to do the best 
that Nature has deemed possible, and often they surpass what we consider to be the limit 
of possibility for them. 
In the nursery trade there has grown up a standard of ethics which is observed by all 
reputable nurserymen and you are respectfully referred to these terms and conditions when 
placing your orders. 
We feel confident that all things considered, we can supply your wants better than any- 
one else, because of our knowledge of local problems you have to meet. 
THE SHIPPING SEASON generally begins from the first to the middle of April and 
about the 15th of October in the autumn. The season is not regulated however, by any de- 
finite date, nor by the state of vegetation at the locality of the planter, but by the condition of 
the trees when received. Parties south of us may receive our trees some weeks after their 
season has opened, yet when planted they wiil give entire satisfaction. 
EARLY ORDERS—To one familiar with the rush at the packing season, it must be 
obvious that it is impossible to fill an order requiring much time in its preparation on short 
notice without doing an injustice to others who have their orders previously booked. In fair- 
ness to all, we have adopted the practice of filling orders in the rotation received, unless or- 
ders are received far enough ahead of the packing season with instructions to ship at a given 
date, so that we can arrange a special shipping date. So we again say—place your order as 
far in advance of shipping as you possibly can, stating when you would like stock sent. To 
put off planting your grounds is to delay the enjoyment of the 
—e a additional beauty that flowers and shrubbery add to every home. 
The planting of ornamental nursery stock is an investment that 
_ GUARANTEE will pay for itself many fold in either beauty or the market 
We guarantee all our price, if sold. In the fruits you will never enjoy the best until 
stock to be true to name, you grow it yourself. The more good, wholesome fruit you and 
good, clean and healthy your family consume the fewer calls the doctor will make, and 
first-class stock. We al- while you plan for the beauty of your grounds do not fail to 
so guarantee it to reach include a thought for the luxury of your table. 
you in good growing 
condition. mlivyat. any PACKING—We do not charge for packing, boxing or de- 
time found otherwise livering to freight or express companies at our station. We do 
we will gladly replace not prepay any charges, unless goods are to be delivered at a 
the stock or refund the prepay station, as all our prices and quotations are free on 
purchase price. It is board cars at our nurseries. If you have no agent at your sta- 
mutually agreed and tion and shipment has to be prepaid, notify us and we will pre- 
understood that we can- pay and bill the charges to you after shipment. 
not be held responsible 
for a greater. amount TERMS—Cash, Money Order or Check with order. No 
than the original pur- C. ©. D. shipments: 
chase price. 
Certificate of Nursery Inspection Furnished with All Shipmenis 
