Wholesale Guidelines

North Branch Nursery, Inc. operates as a wholesale dealer of nursery stock and goods. We sell only to landscape and horticultural professionals on a pre-approved basis. All persons or businesses wanting to purchase from  North Branch Nursery, Inc. must first make an application to become a wholesale customer. A Nursery Stock Dealers License is required.  Please do not send  your customer to buy from our nursery stock through any person entitled to wholesale prices. If you choose to do so, retail prices will be charged and your wholesale status will be reviewed.

Our plant material availability changes seasonally.  Heights and widths of listed plants are given only as a reference, as there are many conditional variations which affect growth and ultimate size.

If you have any questions or would like an application to become a wholesale customer please call (419) 287-4679 and ask for Barb or Tom.  Or e-mail us at our Wholesale Dept.

SPECIAL NOTICE:
North Branch Nursery and its personnel, as part of our service, are expected to load your purchased plants onto your truck, and assist you in taking protective measures. However, tarps, burlap, rope, or any forms of plant protective materials will not be provided by NBN. For your convenience, we will have these items available to you for purchase.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:
All sales are on a COD basis until credit has been established.  For your convenience we accept VISA, MASTERCARD and DISCOVER credit cards.
Note:  Mastercard/Visa/Discover cards may be used within 15 days of invoice date at no surcharge.  Thereafter, a 2% surcharge shall be automatically made for all credit card payments to offset the merchant fees charged to us by the credit card company.

TERMS:
Cash should accompany all orders. We offer a 2% cash discount on all orders, when paid at time of pickup (sorry, credit or debit cards are not considered a cash transaction). Credit will be given upon completion of the necessary application and credit inquiries. For those who have established credit with us, the terms are net 30 days.  A service fee of 2% per month, 24% per annum will be charged on accounts past 30 days.  Payments will be applied to
service charges prior to invoices. Prompt payment will avoid any embarrassing situation. In the event an account is referred to an Attorney for collection, all cost of collection including Attorney fees will be paid by purchaser.

PRICING:
All prices are F.O.B. at North Branch Nursery. Price and availability of all stock offered in this list are subject to change without notice. This price list cancels any or all previous price lists. Prices at time of ordering will prevail. Although all care is given when making this price list, occasional errors are made - we reserve the right to correct any such errors.

Anyone wishing to personally select and tag plant material in the field may do so at an
additional charge of 10%.

WARRANTY:
North Branch Nursery warrants that all plants sold are in good healthy condition and true to name. However, we do not warrant the plants to grow, nor do we warrant specific results. There are causes for failure beyond our control such as watering practices, soil conditions, weather conditions, and general care and attention. CLAIMS FOR ANY REASON MUST BE MADE WITHIN 10 DAYS FROM RECEIPT OF SHIPMENT.  We will allow credit for proved unsatisfactory stock, but will not ENTERTAIN CLAIMS AFTER STOCK HAS BEEN ACCEPTED and in no way are we responsible for more than the purchase price. We take no responsibility for any stock purchased and not taken care of properly.

At the time of the pickup, both the customer and the NBN staff person who is loading the plant material will sign the loading slip agreeing that the plant materials is as specified and in good condition. A copy will be provided to you for your records while we retain the original for invoicing purposes.

CUSTOMER PICK-UP:
Arrangements for pick-up must be at least 5 business days in advance of pick-up. We will not be held responsible for the condition of any material dug for pick-up if it is not picked up within 5 days after notification that the plant material is ready.  After 7 days there will be a charge of $.40 per tree, per day until the trees are picked up.

SHIPPING:
Available at an additional charge. Please call the office for a quote.

BUSINESS HOURS:
Spring: (March-June)
Monday-Friday 7:30 - 4:00
Saturday 8:00-12:00
Sunday - CLOSED

Summer: (Starting July 1)
Monday-Friday 7:30-4:00
Saturday -CLOSED
Sunday -CLOSED

Fall: (September – October)
Monday-Friday 7:30-4:00
Saturday 8:00-12:00
Sunday- CLOSED

Winter: (November-March)
Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00
Saturday- CLOSED
Sunday- CLOSED

CANCELLATIONS:
All cancellations must be made in writing to be binding and must be received no later than 14 days before scheduled shipping/pick-update.  Cancellations cannot be accepted once plant material is dug.

ADDITIONAL STOCK:
Any plant stock not listed in this price list may be available from our retail sales lot. These plants, both trees and shrubs, will be sold wholesale at a price of 30% (thirty percent) off listed retail price. We maintain a good and varied supply of plants throughout the year.  We request a phone call before you come out, to be able to more quickly service your order.  We also have mulch, topsoil, and compost available by the cu. yd.

NBN PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS FOR PURCHASING AT
RETAIL SALES LOT:
1. Any plant in the nursery may be selected, unless already tagged.
2. If your tagged materials are to be picked up at a future date, the sold tag must denote
    firm name and date item tagged.
3. A 20% non-refundable deposit will be required upon tagging. All tagged items must be     
    picked up within 5 days - unless other arrangements are made.   AFTER 5 DAYS,                                                         
    PLANTS WILL BE UNTAGGED WITHOUT NOTICE TO CUSTOMER.
4. Telephone orders are always welcome.
5. Tarps or any forms of plant protection materials will not be provided by NBN,
     except at an additional charge.

VOLUME DISCOUNT:
Discounts are offered after one (1) calendar year of purchases made with all accounts kept current. Terms are cash or 30 days with approved credit, see previous page.
The following discount schedule is based on total dollars spent on live nursery stock the previous calendar year. Each purchase made in the second year is eligible for the discount as long as account is paid within 30 days. If invoice is not paid within 30 days, discount is ineligible and full payment of balance is expected.

$ 5,000............ $10,000               2%
$10,001............$25,000               5%
$25,001............$40,000               7%
$40,001............$60,000               9%
$60,001............$80,000             12%