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Hugh Steavenson, Proprietor 
Originator and Developer of Multiflora Rose Fence 
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Brother, can our Multiflora take it! 
If you live in the Midwest, you know how we sizzled in the summer just past. 
Fry would be the better word for it. New all-time high recordings were estab— 
lished by the 118 year old St. Louis Weather Bureau. Our thermometers here 
reached 116° and topped 110° repeatedly. 
Now, this wasn't fun. Tender plants (and many we thought were tough) perished 
right and left. But our Multiflora stands came through with flying colors. 
Our plants stood the arctic test of 21° below zero several years ago and now 
that they have taken this all-time high we are convinced of their superiority. 
Another thing about these Sahara conditions: plant roots develop more abundantly 
in search for water and grow more branched and stocky. Weaklings succumb. So 
the plants we have to ship to you this fall are climate—tested beauties. his 
And fall is such a wonderful time to plant Multiflora living fences. You gain 
a half-—year's growth over spring planting as roots are never dormant and will 
grow whenever the soil temperature is a few degrees above freezing. Planting 
conditions are usually better in the fall and one escapes the rush and mud of 
spring planting. Supply conditions are better in the fall too, as we sell out 
early every spring. 
The demand is particularly heavy on us this fall as so many nurseries had stand 
failures. Yet, you will note, our prices remain the same as last season. 
Remember, you can't afford less than the best in Multiflora fencing. Costs are 
a fraction of that of any other type fencing (figure it for yourself) which means 
you cannot risk planting questionable stock. We grow and ship more Multiflora to 
more people over more of the country than any other grower. We got that way by 
supplying the best plants. 
Note our guarantee: We could not venture this kind of assurance if we were not 
confident our plants would thrive for you. 
So whether you need a mile of fencing for your farm or 50 feet across your rear 
yard, send in your order now. Orders will be accepted and shipped in rotation, 
within planting zones. Use handy order envelope enclosed. 
Don't hesitate to use your credit, if you wish. We are always happy to ship pay- 
able 30 days after shipment if you have established credit with us or if you 
provide credit references. 
Cordially yours, 
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FORREST KEELING NURSERY 
P. S. EARLY BIRD orders sure help us plan our shipping schedule. So if we 
receive your order prior to Oct. 1, and it is in value of $10 or more, we will 
include free of charge, one bundle of SIX SELECTED SONG BIRD SHRUBS —- strong 
field—grown plants a the very best varieties to furnish food and nesting 
habitat for your feathered friends. These plants will make a corner of your 
grounds a gay and attractive song—bird center. Act right now to secure this 
bonus premium. 
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