Iu pAleprectatiou--- 
We would like to express our deepest appreciation and our thanks 
to you, our customer, for your valued patronage these past twenty- 
five years. It has been a pleasurable experience to have been of 
service to you, whether in a large or small capacity. 
Port Stockton Nursery was founded 25 years ago by Mr. Frank C. 
Raffel and wife Gertrude and was located at the same site as the 
present nursery now stands. Through the years, expansion was neces- 
sary until the present site, which comprises an area of two acres, was 
developed into our salesyard. A short distance from the salesyard, 
is situated about 25 acres of growing grounds, which produce all of 
our own nursery stock, except for a very few items. Mr. Raffel has 
originated many fine roses, some of which are: Banner, Stockton 
Beauty, Treasure Island, California's Favorite, Raffel's Pride, Marcia, 
Lavender Queen and others. A few years ago, three brothers, 
Arthur E., Floyd E., and Howard N. Nelson formed a partnership 
with Mr. Raffel. Prior to this time, they were employees at the nursery. 
Again--- our grateful thanks to each of our many friends, and we 
trust that we shall have the privilege of serving you in years to come. 
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