WARDS NURSERY STOCK WARRANTY AND SHIPPING INFORMATION 
ALL WARDS NURSERY STOCK IS FIELD 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 Jocated 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. Each plant or tree 
has the best opportunity for continued growth. 
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 limited 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. 
2. 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. 
MontTGomMERY WARD 
WHEN WARDS NURSERY STOCK IS SHIPPED 
All of the merchandise you order will not necessarily be shipped 
at one time, us different types of plants may come trom separate 
Nurseries, and will definitely come at the time intended for plant- 
ing. For instance, orders for most bulbs are shipped immediately, 
however bulbs on Pages 78 and 79 are for fall planting only and 
are shipped in fall only. All other plants are shipped in planting 
time in spring, or after completely dormant in fall. Do not be 
alarmed if your order is not received immediately .. . our Nurser- 
ies keep a careful check on weather conditions, and all plants are 
shipped when they can be set out safely. 
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. 
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 or transportation. On 
some orders for single items the shipping cost may’ be about 
the same as the selling price. For example: a 6 to 8-ft. Lom- 
bardy Poplar, selling for $1.85 costs $1.93 to ship to the average 
customer—a distance of from 100 to 300 miles. In large orders the 
shipping cost is, of course, proportionately smaller. 
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. 
HOW WARDS NUHo&cRY STOCK IS GRADED 
Because Nursery Stock is living, growing merchandise, its grad- 
ing must be done pe an expert, thoroughly familjar with the 
growth habits of plants. Our graders operate under the rigid 
standards of the Americar Asesclation of Nurserymen, and care- 
fully grade all stock when jt comes from the field. 
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 carefully size the trunks, check heights and 
number of canes and cull out the weak plants. Only if the plant 
meets the standards of vigor and size is it sent to you. 
All Wards bulbs are fresh, big, blooming size bulbs—healthy 
disease-free, plump, vigorous and full of growing energy. Many 
firms advertise small bublets as ‘‘blooming size.’’ These may 
give tiny flowers, but are not satisfactory. To be sure of complete 
satisfaction, compare sizes when comparing prices of such bulbs as 
Gladiolus, Tulips and Hyacinths. Wards bigger bulbs are worth 
the few cents difference. 
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 tullest flowering. No previous gardening experience is 
necessary—just follow planting instructions included with your 
order. Read ‘‘Be Willing to Protect Your Investment’’ See Page 11. 
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) 4.95 
As easy to use as your garden hose. Just attach to your hose and 
plunge feeder into soil near the roots of your plants where the 
plant food will do the most good. The Dept. of Agriculture bulletin 
No. 23, states that some tree specialists say that fertilizer should be 
put 15 to 24 inches into the ground. The nutritive fertilizer solution 
from these cartridges is just the strength needed by plants— 
eliminates danger of over-feeding or burning. Also enables you 
to provide moisture to evergreens, shrubs and trees in early 
winter, thus avoiding danger of winter kill. Handy for many other 
garden jobs. Feeder is precision built with 28-inch perforated shaft 
and corrosion proof zinc alloy 
valve assembly. Removable 
steel tip. Length overall 34 
inches. Durable transparent 
plastic cartridge chamber. 
Instructions included. 
87 GMP 12756M— ROOT 
FEEDER. Includes one box of 
12 Nutrient Fertilizer Car- 
ridges. Postpaid........ $4.95 
87 GMP 12757 — NUTRIENT 
CARTRIDGES. 8-16-8 General 
Purpose Fertilizer. 12 Car- 
tridges. Postpaid.........98c 
87 GMP 12758— ACID-TYPE 
CA TRIDGES. 10-20-20 Acid 
Fertilizer. For evergreens and 
other acid-loving plants. 12 
Cartridges. Postpaid......98c 
87 GMP 12759—-STARTER 
CARTRIDGES. 10-52-17 Starter 
Fertilizer. Stimulates root 
growth at planting time. 12 
Cartridges. Postpaid... ...98c 
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