For Dependable Friendly Service 
Westhauser 
THE FINEST NORTHERN GROWN 
-HARDY NURSERY STOCK AT LOW PRICES 
We are Members of: 
American Mail Order Association 
National Mail Order Association 
WILLIAM 
WE: 
1881.1 Os nttA USER 
Founder 
REFERENCES 
Dun & Bradstreet 
Postmaster, Sawyer, Michigan 
Michigan Association of Nursery- 
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National Landscape Association i nce 
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You are cordially invited and most welcome to visit our Packing House, Offices and Farms any time. 
YOU Benefit 
By These Advantages! 
@ PACKING HOUSE WITH REFRIGERATION is your assurance 
of plants arriving in A-1 condition as all of our nursery stock is 
fresh dug—pre-cooled in our spacious cooler—then shipped direct 
to you. 
@ UP-TO-THE-MINUTE FARM EQUIPMENT assures you of get- 
ting only the finest fully matured plants, as our modern farm equip- 
ment enables us to get our nursery stock in the soil in proper plant- 
ing season, giving it a.lengthy growing season, in which to mature 
ully. 
@ WITH OUR LARGE SCALE IRRIGATION SYSTEM we are 
(even in drought seasons), always able to produce healthy, extra 
heavy rooted, quality stock for you. 
@ CROP ROTATION. Healthy, sturdy, northern grown nursery 
stock is the result of our years ahead plan with definite crop rotation 
and in conjunction with this we maintain a large herd of steers to 
produce the highest fertility, which in turn goes directly into the 
plants you receive from the Westhauser Nurseries. 
@ HARDY NORTHERN CLIMATE. Our northern climate in the 
great Michigan Fruit Belt is ideal for growing thrifty, hardy nursery 
stock, being located so near Lake Michigan, which puts a damper 
on our winters making the climate such that our nursery stock is 
practically dormant until late in spring. Bear in mind, Mr. Fruit 
Grower, plants that are dormant so late in the season have little 
foliage and carry well in transit, that is one of the reasons why our 
plants can be shipped long distances with the best of results. 
@ GET THE BEST AT NO EXTRA COST. In spite of rising 
prices, with the modern facilities mentioned above, we are able to 
keep our costs at a bare minimum. 
Certificate of Nursery Inspection No, 6185 
This is to certify that the nursery stock of Westhauser’s 
Nurseries, Sawyer, Michigan, has been examined and found to 
be apparently free from dangerous insects and dangerously 
contagious tree and plant diseases, Fee paid, Chas. Figy, 
Commissioner, This certificate to be void after September 15, 
1954, Bureau of Agricultural Industry, C. A, Boyer, in Charg* 
of Orchard and Nursery Inspection, Lansing, Mich. 8-10-53 
WESTHAUSER’S BROAD GUARANTEE 
We guarantee our nursery stock to be first class in every respect, free from 
disease, true to name, and to leave our packing house in good condition. We will, 
at our option, either replace free of charge or refund your money on any shipment 
which arrives in bad condition, providing claim is made within five days after 
arrival of shipment, with a signed statement from your express agent or postmaster, 
showing the extent of damage. It is mutually agreed between customer and our- 
selves that we cannot be held liable for any amount greater than the original pur- 
chase price. Our stock is, carefully handled and full of vitality and under ordinary 
conditions should grow for you. Report any error on our part immediately upon 
receipt of shipment. We will not entertain any claims entered after July 1st. 
Benton Harbor State Bank, 
Benton Harbor, Michigan 
Express Agent, Sawyer, Michigan 
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FREE GIFTS 
EXTRA PLANTS WITHOUT COST 
Choice of One of the Following: 
With Orders for $5.00 Net or More 
2 Mums or 1 Spirea or 
10 Glads or 1 Hahn's English Ivy 
10% DISCOUNT 
ON ORDERS RECEIVED BEFORE 
FEBRUARY 10, 1954 
EXCEPTING THOSE MARKED NET NOSDISCOUNT 
HOW TO ORDER 
WHEN TO ORDER: 
Now, upon receipt of this catalog, or as soon thereafter as possible, so 
we can reserve the stock you wish. Orders are booked in the rotation they 
are received, and we ship as near date requested as possible, according to 
weather conditions. Shipping begins usually early in March to latter part of 
May, and first of October to latter part of December, weather permitting. 
HOW TO ORDER: 
An order blank is provided herewith for your convenience. Fill out clear- 
ly and be sure to print or write your name.and address plainly, thus avoid- 
ing errors and delay. Remit by cash, money order or check. If cash is re- 
mitted be sure to register letter. 
PAYMENT AND TERMS: 
Cash with order, or if your order amounts to $5.00 or more we will 
book same with 25% down payment, and balance 10 days before you wish 
your stock shipped. 
DISCOUNT: 
Orders received before February 10th, excepting those marked net, no 
discount, with full cash enclosed, are subject to 10% discount. Either de- 
duct this amount from your remittance or select extra nursery stock for the 
amount. (We assume no obligation to refund, if -you fail to deduct it). All 
prices are F, O. B. Sawyer, unless otherwise stated in catalog. 
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SUBSTITUTE A 
SIMILAR VARIETY OF EQUAL OR GREATER VALUE 
IF SUPPLY IS EXHAUSTED 
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