D/L The RFN Catalog Part #1 - Rhododendrons - Rare Find Nursery

We taKe PriDe in oUr Plants anD PaCKinG too!
ABOUT OUR PLANTS
RareFind Nursery wants to offer its customers good value
for the money they spend. That means good-sized, healthy
plants with large root systems. Most of our plants are grown
right here at the nursery, but we obtain some plants from
other specialty nurseries as well. Many of the plants we
offer are not available anywhere else, so we must propagate
them ourselves. Generally it takes from 1 to 2 years (or at
least 2 growing seasons) to produce a plant from a cutting.
We ask for your patience in obtaining more of plants that are
out of stock.
PLANT SIZES
Although we do not generally specify container sizes in
the catalog, most of the plants we ship (with the exception
of perennials) are grown in a 1, 2 or 3 gallon pot. PLANT
SIZES SHOWN IN THE CATALOG / WEBSITE DO NOT
INCLUDE THE ROOT BALL. We try to be conservative when
measuring plants so that you may well receive a larger plant
than you ordered.
Our plants are usually larger than those of our competitors,
but at a similar price. We feel larger plants have significant
advantages:
• they ship better than those in smaller containers
• their larger root systems transplant and establish
themselves easier
• they tolerate adverse garden conditions better than
plants with smaller root systems
WE DO NOT SHIP BARE ROOT PLANTS!
We are sometimes asked if our trees and shrubs are shipped
bare root. NO!!! All our shrubs and trees are shipped with
an established root ball and evidence of viability. A few
perennials may be shipped bare root, but they are the
exception rather than the rule.
PLANT AVAILABILITY AND PRICING
Catalog prices are based upon the expected size of the
plants available for spring shipment. Most plants are in stock
when the catalog is written. All plants are subject to prior sale.
We will reserve plants for spring shipment on a “first come,
first serve” basis, and quantities may be limited, so ORDER
EARLY! Prices are subject to change after June 30, 2013. You
may use the catalog listings when ordering after that date
and we will notify you of any size or price adjustments. We do
not substitute unless you instruct us to do so.
PACKING
We take great pride in our packing, and appreciate the many
positive notes we receive about the great condition in which
our plants arrive. Plants are removed from their container,
loose soil is removed, the root balls are wrapped in plastic
and the tops in paper. Some smaller plants are shipped in
their containers. We ship large plants (up to 4-5' trees) in
reinforced boxes. There is an extra charge of $20.00 for
larger plants that require oversized boxes, indicated by
“oversized shipping” or “add extra shipping” in the plant size
in the catalog.
OUR GUARANTEE (IT’S SIMPLE):
If you are unhappy with anything we do, please let us
know. We will endeavor to make it right! We guarantee
our plants for one growing season after purchase. Please
let us know as soon as possible if you experience any
problems or have questions. We assume our customers
will be conscientious in planting and care, but we are
not responsible for conditions beyond our control (such
as site conditions, weather, damage by animals,
lawnmowers and acts of God.)
EXTRA LARGE RHODODENDRONS
(AND OTHER PLANTS)
In addition to our 1 and 3 gallon rhododendrons, we carry a
wide range of 7 and 15 gallon and “balled-and-burlapped”
(B&B) rhododendrons—most of which are in the 2-4 foot
range. These are newer or choice varieties which are difficult,
if not impossible, to obtain elsewhere.
We also have a selection of other plants in larger sizes, including
Japanese maples, magnolias, redbuds and dogwoods. Most
of these larger plants are not listed in this catalog as they are
too large to ship. If you need a special plant for that special
spot, please visit our website or call.
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