Dreer^s Mid-Summer Catalogue 



1913 



Seasonable Greenhouse 

 every particular. 



In presenting this, our Mid-Summer Catalogue for 1913, we would especially direct the attention 

 of our patrons to our offerings of the following 



Pot-grown strawberry Plants, the best of the new and standard sorts. 

 Pot-grown Roses, all the best sorts, and which can be planted out any time this summer. 

 Pot-grown Hardy Perennials, that can be planted now without danger of loss. 

 Pot-grown Hardy Shrubs, wliich if planted now will save a year's time. 

 Pot-grown Hardy Vines and Climbers. No use putting off until Fall or Spring. 

 Early Maturing Bulbs for Winter and early Spring blooming, and an enlarged list of 

 Plants, Flower Seeds, Vegetable Seeds, Tools, Sundries, etc., etc., making ilie list up-to-date in 



AN INVITATION We invite you to pay a visit to our extensive plant establishment at 

 ■====^==== Riverton, N. J., during the summer. Riverton is easily and quickly 

 reached from Philadelphia or New York, and a day spent among the Hardy Perennials, Water 

 Lilies and other out-door stock or in the greenhouses with the Palms, Ferns and other decorative 

 plants is sure to be enjoyed by anyone interested in horticulture. Time tables on application. 



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 : 



FORWARDINO. — We deliver, postage paid, to any post office in the United States, Vegetable and Flower Seeds in packets, 

 ounces and pounds, except where otherwise noted ; but it will be much cheaper to the purchaser 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 ami heavy goods can only be sent by freight or express at purchasers' expense. The new Parcel Post 

 system is of little value for the forwarding of Seeds, Plants or Hulbs, the rate being the same as before, viz : i ct. for each 

 2 ozs. or 8 cts. per lb. to all parts of the country and in most cases l'"..xpress lates are not only cheaper but delivery more 

 protn|it. 



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

 express, 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 the laige Palms and similar stock, can not be sent 



by mail. Suf tto/c' iiiiiler fuai/iii.^' of ^' Forjvanliv.; ' ' rc's^^ari/iiii^ J'anel Post. 



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. WTiere 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 .idvantage. Coin should not be sent by mail. 



We decline sending goods 



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

 " Collect on delivery," unless remittances be made on account to guarantee acceptance. 



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 Mail or Express, we will replace it as soon as informed of the 

 fact. Frequently it happens that orders never reach us, or are without signature. WTien 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 informa- 

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



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

 number of street or P. O. Box as distinctly as possible ; also the nearest Express Office. 



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., etc., which renders 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 everyone 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 name and description. 



HFINIDV A nPFFP ^M chestnut street, Philadelphia. 



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