ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PROGRAM MEMBERS :
John Deere Landscapes Partnership with OfficeMax

October 3, 2005

John Deere Landscapes has more good news for Program members: We have partnered with another world-class supplier to bring you the exclusive opportunity to take advantage of pricing negotiated by John Deere Landscapes.

Starting today, we have partnered with OfficeMax to bring you an exciting and proven program. Here are just some of the distinctive features JDL Partners Program members can receive:

• Highly competitive pricing on the office products, toners, paper, and furniture you use everyday. These prices were negotiated by John Deere Landscapes for Partners Program members and reflect an average savings of 63% off list.
• Exclusive “Price Match Guarantee.” OfficeMax will meet competitor’s prices.
• Next-day delivery in most markets on orders placed before 3p.m.
• Free shipping on most orders. No minimum order size.
• Internet ordering. The OfficeMax website makes it easier to order efficiently,
  with live online assistance and training available at the click of a button.
• Retail Connect – Get your exclusive JDL Partners Program pricing at over 1,200 OfficeMax stores nationwide.
• Proactive order notification. OfficeMax will provide Program members with important information like order confirmation, backorder notification, and credit notification, before you even ask, eliminating surprises and minimizing the time and money spent tracking orders.

HOW TO GET STARTED

Simply contact the John Deere Landscapes Partners Program Concierge line at
800-820-4848

• Place your order via phone, fax or even online
• Place orders via Credit Card
• To order online, simply talk with OfficeMax’s Customer Service

The OfficeMax site is secure and encrypted from the time of login to the time of exit.

COMING SOON…

We have even greater benefits coming soon to Program members, including OfficeMax Print & Document Services – Great pricing on copies, marketing materials for mailings and much, much more.