J. H. Shivers Plant Farms, Allen, Maryland 2 
MY AGREEMENT TO YOU 
I sell by catalog only, and to everyone at the same price, filling 
all orders with the same high-grade stock. Strawberry plants fre- 
quently can be shipped during warm spells in winter, and after 
March first in unlimited quantities. From then until May Ist, I 
am busy every day filling orders for customers. The earlier you 
secure your plants the more certain is your success with them. 
All orders shipped after May 1st are at purchaser’s risk. 
I SHIP OUT FRESH DUG PLANTS, also cold storage, 
or dormant plants when requested, in slatted crates with plenty of 
damp moss. We guarantee all plants, shipped out before May 
Ist to reach you in good condition. If for any reason they do not, 
notify us at once, so we can refill your order. All claims must be 
made upon receipt of plants. We cannot be responsible for any 
plants after they have been received in good condition. If for any 
reason you refuse plants, have the Express Agent mark reason on 
shipping receipt and send to us. 
TRUE-TO-NAME: I use every precaution to have my plants 
true to name, and if any should prove otherwise I will replace it, 
but in no case will I be responsible for any sum greater than that 
paid for the plants. 
REFERENCES: My best references are the many satisfied 
customers, who have entrusted me with their orders. For bank 
references kindly write the Farmers & Merchants Bank, Salisbury, 
Md., or the Bank of Somerest, Princess Anne, Md. Enclose stamp 
for reply. 
