General Directions to Customers. 



Philadelphia, September, igcS- 



The attention of our customers is respectfully called to the following directions, which will, 

 if followed, be an aid to purchasers as well as to ourselves. 



ORDER EARLY. — It will greatly facilitate shipments if orders a.re sent early. We aim to 

 send off all orders the same or next day after receipt, but during the busy season this is 

 nearly impossible — hence the advisability of ordering early. 



TIME OF SHIPMENT. — The majority of Fall Bulbs are ready to ship by the second week 

 in September ; a few sorts, which are noted in Catalogue, do not mature until October and 

 November. Unless otherwise instructed, we will scna the early bulbs as soon as ready, and 

 the late-maturing sorts when in good condition to ship. 



FORWARDING. — We deliver, postage paid, to any post-office in the United States, Bulbs, Vegetable and Flower Seeds in 

 packets, ounces and pounds, at catalogue prices, except where otherwise noted ; but it will be much cheaper to the purchaser 

 if goods are ordered to be sent by express or freight at their expense when desired in any quantity. Agricultural Seeds, 

 Implements and other bulky and heavy goods can only be sent by freight or express at purchaser's expense. ' 



PLANTS. — Small plants can be sent by mail if so desired, but we strongly advise our customers to have their plants sent by 

 express at their expense, as larger and finer plants can be sent in this way, and " extras " are added to help defray charges, 

 and we always ship in this way unless instructed to the contrary. Heavy plants, such as Azaleas, Camellias, Shrubs and 

 similar large stock cannot be sent by mail. Seeds, Pla?tfs and Bzilbs are now taken by the Express Companies at a reduction 

 of twenty per cent, frvtn the regular rates for merchandise. 



CANADA POSTAGE. — Vegetable and Flower Seeds in packets and ounces mailed without extra co^t. On everything else 

 remit double the amount of postage required for delivery in U. S. 



LOCAL DELIVERY. — We deliver goods free in Philadelphia, Germantown and Chestnut Hill. We also deliver free of charge 

 by Package System (Baggage Master) to all points where this system is in operation, such goods as will be received by them. 



PACKING. — No charge is made for boxes or packing, nor for Delivery to Freight Depots or Express Offices in Philadelphia. 



REMITTANCES should be made by Post-office Money Order, Drafts on Philadelphia or New York Banks, or Express Money 

 Orders. We disclaim all responsibility when remittances are not made as above directed. Where it is not possible to obtain 

 these, the letter should be registered. Postage stamps will be found a convenient method of remitting for small amounts, and 

 can be used by us to advantage. Coin should not be sent by mail. 



CASH WITH ORDER. — Please send money with the order sufficient to cover the whole bill. We decline sending goods 

 " Collect on Delivery " unless remittance be made on account to guarantee acceptance. 



ERRORS. — We exercise the utmost care in filling orders, striving to do a little more than we offer ; yet in the press of business 

 errors sometimes occur, in which event we wish to be promptly notified of the fact, and will make such corrections as will be 

 satisfactory. Please keep copies of all your orders for comparison. 



SAFE ARRIVAL OF PACKAGES. — -We endeavor to secure the safe arrival of packages of Seeds, Bulbs and Plants in 

 good condition in every case. If a package is injured or lost by express, we will replace it as soon as informed of the fact. 

 Frequently it happens that orders never reach us, or are without signature. When customers fail to receive their packages in 

 a reasonable time they should inform us, and at the same time send a copy of their order and any other information necessary 

 to trace the goods. Complaints must be made on receipt of goods. 



NAME AND ADDRESS.— Please remember to write your NAME, POST=OFFICE, COUNTY and STATE; also 

 give number of street or P. O. Box as distinctly as possible ; also the NEAREST EXPRESS OFFICE, or, if on a stage 

 route, send us special directions, giving us the name of the Express Company delivering goods. 



CORRESPONDENCE. — We try to give prompt attention to all proper letters of inquiry, etc. We ask, as a favor, that all 

 questions be stated clearly and briefly, and not on order sheets. 



NON=WARRANTY. — Most of the failures with seeds, plants and bulbs are due to causes entirely beyond our control, such as 

 unfavorable weather and soil conditions, too deep or too shallow planting, etc. . which rendets it impossible for us to guarantee 

 success, and although we take all possible care to supply only such stock as will, under proper conditions, produce .satisfactory 

 results, we still give no warranty as to description, quality or productiveness of any of the seeds, plants or bulbs we send out, 

 and will not be in any way responsible for the crop, and every order for articles named in this Catalogue will be executed on 

 these conditions only. It must, however, be plain to every one who gives the matter the slightest thought that it is to our best 

 interests to send out only such stock as will not only grow, but prove true to the name and description. 



DREER'S NARCISSUS OR DAFFODILS. 



We illustrate on the covers of ttis Catalogue eight of the choicest varieties of these popular spring flowering bulbs. 

 SHOWN ON FRONT OF COVER. .SHOWN ON BACK OF COVER. 



Emperor. Glory of Leiden. Sir Watkin. Poeticus Ornatus. 



Empress. Golden Spur. Barrii Conspicuua. Leedsii, Mrs. Langtry. 



All of the above as well as other sorts are fully described and oti'ered on pages 14 to iS. 



