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Hardy Plants from the Black Hills 
Rapid City, South Dakota 
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SPRING PRICE LIST 1955 BER Me LOD AES yD Be 
OFFICE 509 WEST BLVD. NORTH 
PHONE Fl) 2-3705 
TO OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS 
Wit iemiece ate you Witt find listed nursery stock that is 
Maravweaniesubtable tor this climate, After over thirty. years ex- 
perience in the nursery business in Rapid City, we feel that you 
Vii ieee mee mistake in buying Stock from. us. You will find 
Wa ism STIs VREE Wer learOoO Ted sand youl willl have dattile trouble 
fete rin er cmecalapiisnen. Be sure to pet in touch with us for 
free estimates or advice on what to plant and where, when you are 
Umaeciuciyet Tee plans are furnished where stock is purchased from 
we Ve milso five ous tomers free estimates on landscaping and. pl- 
anting lawns. 
Sincerely, 
E. A. GATES 
GUARANTEE 
Where stock dies and shows a dried-up condition by July 1st, it will be replaced free in 
the fall or the following spring. (If it has been given the proper care and attention.) 
Must be reported before this date or checked by Nurseryman. Any stock reported after July 
lst will be replaced at one-half price the first year. 
PLANTING 
We do a certain amount of planting for our customers who live in and around Rapid City. Pl- 
anting charges are 1/3rd above cost of nursery stock, with the exception of evergreens, which 
will be 20% above cost, and hedge plants at an average cost of 25¢ per ‘running foot of trench. 
An additional charge is made for top dirt and fertilizer where it is required. Lawn work is 
figured at 3¢ per sq. ft., including grass seed, fertilizer and the raking necessary for fin- 
ished lawn. Grading and top soil additional, The cost of top soil runs about 1¢ per sq. ft. 
SPECIAL OFFER 
Where order amounts to $10.00 or more, you may deduct 10% from List Price, where cash is paid 
in full with order. This offer is good until April first. 
DELIVERY 
Early orders will be given first consideration on large or select stock, which will be labe- 
led or set aside. Free delivery on early orders, by truck, if within a radius of 100 miles of 
Rapid City, at the proper time. Where orders have to be shipped, they will go C.O.D., unless 
cash has been paid in advance and then stock wili be prepaid to destination, except on balled 
and burlapped stock and fertilizer, which will be shipped collect. 
