General Directions to Customers. 



Philadelphia, September, 1913. 



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

 if followed, be an aid to purchaser? as well as to ourselves. 



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

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

 nearl} impossible — hence the advisability of ordering early. 



TIME OF SHIPMENT.— The majority of Fall Bulbs are read) 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 send the early bulbs as soon as 

 ready, and the late-maturing sorts ;■<•//<•// in good condition to ship. 



FORWARDING. — We deliver, postage |>aid. t> > an) post-office in the United States, Bulbs, Vegetable and Mower Seeds in 

 packets, ounces and pounds, except where otherwise noted; but it will be much cheaper to the purchase! and insure quicker 

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

 Implements and Other bulky and heavy goods can only b( senl b) Freighl or express at purchaser's expense. Packages 

 weighing less than ] 1 pounds can now be sent by Parcel Post. The rate of postage on Seeds, Plants and Bulbs is 1 cent 

 for each two ounces or S cents per pound to all parts of the country, and in most cases Express rates are not only cheaper, 

 but delivery more prompt. 



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

 express at their expense, as larger and liner 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. Eieav) plants, such as Azaleas, Camellias, Shrubs and 

 similar large stock, cannot be sent by mail. 



CANADA POSTAGE. \ ■ _;• ' d.le and I- lower ."seeds in packets and ounces mailed without extra cost. < In everything else 

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



LOCAL DELIVERY. -We deliver goods free in Philadelphia, Germantown and Chestnut Hill \\ . aU.i deliver free of charge 

 by Package System Baggage M isti i to all points where this system is m operation, such goods as will be received by them. 



PACKING. — No charge is made for boxes or packing, nor for 1 (elivery to Freighl I lepots or Express < (ffices in Philadelphia. 



REMITTANCES should be made by Post-office Money < (rder, Drafts on Philadelphia or New Vork Banks, or Express Money 

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

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

 and can be used b) us to advantage. Coin should not be s<nt by mail. 



CASH WITH ORDER. — Please send inon, \ with the order sufficient I vei the whole bill. We decline sending goods 



" I oil, , t mi I lelivery " unless remittance- be made on account to guarantee acceptance. 



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

 errors sometimes o, i ur, in whit h event we wish to be promptly notified of the fa< t, and will make such corrections as will be 

 itisfactory. Please keep copies of all \our orders for comparison. 



SAFE ARRIVAL OF PACKAGES. We endeavor to secure the safe arrival of packages of Seeds, Bulbs and Plant- 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 necessar) 

 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. 0. Box as distinctly as possible on each order; also the NEAREST EXPRESS OFFICE, 

 or, if on a stage route, send us special directions, giving us the name of tin I xpr< 5S ( ompany 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 sin i ts, 



NON-WARRANTY. — Most of the failures with seed-, plant- and bulbs are dm- to causes entirely beyond our control, such as 

 unfavorable we itlier and soil conditions, too deep or too shallow planting, etc., which renders it impossible for us to guarantee 

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

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

 and will not be in any way responsible I ir the crop, ami ev< i\ order for article, named in this Catalogue will be executed on 

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

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



DREER'S SUPERB DARWIN TULIPS 



\\ i illustrate on the cover of this catalogue six of the finest and most distinct of these grand May-flowering Tulips. For 

 description and prices see page ].>. 



