Directions to Customers 
Name and Address—Please remember to write on each order and letter your full 
name, Post Office, County, and State. Also give the street name and house 
number, or P. O. Box besides the nearest Express Office. 
Cash With Order—Remit by Post Office Money Order. Express Money Order, 
Draft, or Check. If you send cash, register your letter. We cannot be held 
responsible if these directions are not followed. If you request goods which 
are ‘‘Not Prepaid’ to be shipped by Parcel Post pleaseincludein your remittance 
the cost of postage and special packing as explained below. We decline sending 
goods C. O. D. (Collect on Delivery). Prices subject to change without notice. 
Packing—No chargeis made for boxes or packing on express or freight shipments 
nor for delivery to freight depot or express office in Philadelphia. The extra 
cost of ‘‘special packing”’ for parcel post shipments of plants and roots is included 
in the charges noted below. 
‘*Prepaid’’ and ‘‘Not Prepaid’? Shipments in the 
U. S. A. and Possessions 
(For Canada and Foreign, see below) 
Seeds Sent ‘‘Prepaid’’—All Vegetable Seeds, Flower Seeds, and Lawn Grass 
Mixtures are sent ‘‘Prepaid’’ to any Post Office in the United States or its 
possessions, or at our option by Express or Freight Prepaid. Customer bears 
the cost of transportation on all other articles quoted ‘‘Not Prepaid.’’ 
Plants, Roots, and Bulbs Forwarded ‘‘Not Prepaid’’—Al1 Plants, Roots, 
and Bulbs-are forwarded ‘‘Not Prepaid’’ by Express which means that the cus- 
tomer pays the cost of transportation. Plants, Roots, and Bulbs that can be 
sent by Parcel Post as noted in the catalog wsll be mailed if you add to your re- 
mitiance for postage and special packing: 
10% of their value, east of the Mississippi 
15% of their value, west of the Mississippi 
Minimum charge 10c 
We recommend to our customers to have their Plants, Roots, and Bulbs for- 
warded by Express as our experience shows that this method is usually the 
most satisfactory, except on small packages. 
Sundries—Sundries, except where quoted ‘‘Postpaid,” are sent either by express or 
freight the purchaser paying transportation charges. Shipments by express offer 
the safest and quickest method of transportation but they are also more expensive 
thanfreight. If undecided you may safely leave the method of transportation to 
our judgment, otherwise please state on your order whether they are wanted by 
express or freight. 
Local Delivery—There is no charge for delivery of goods in Philadelphia and 
immediate suburbs. 
Shipment by Steamboat—Fast lines of Steamship connect Philadelphia with 
Baltimore, Boston, Jacksonville, Miami, and Savannah. This forms a con- 
venient, cheap, and safe method of transportation for heavy goods except during 
severely cold weather. 
Plants by Railroad Freight—Shrubs, Hedge Plants, and other dormant stock 
can be forwarded by fast freight even to distant points. 
Canadian Shipments 
Flower Seeds are sent ‘‘Prepaid.’’ The complicated regulations concerning the 
importation of Vegetable Seeds from the United States into Canada force us, 
much to our regret, to decline all orders of Vegetable Seeds to be sent into Canada. 
All other goods are sent ‘‘Not Prepaid’’ by Express or Freight purchaser paying 
all transportation charges as well as customs duties. Patrons who wish to pur- 
chase Plants or Bulbs must first secure a permit from the Department of Agri- 
culture, Ottawa. If mailable Plants, Roots, and Bulbs are wanted by Parcel 
Post add 20% of their value to your remittance to cover postage and special 
Pacing. AO charge 10c. Remittances from Canada must be made in 
U unds. 
Foreign Shipments 
Foreign Customers will please remitin U.S. Funds. Flower Seeds and Vegetable 
Seeds quoted ‘‘Prepaid’’ (except Beans, Peas, and Corn) will be prepaid for 
regular postage but transit and surcharges as well as any costs for Consular 
invoices or clearance papers are to beincludedin the remittance. All other goods 
are forwarded ‘‘Not Prepaid.’’ If mailable Roots, Plants, and Bulbs are wanted 
by Parcel Post add 25% of their value to your remittance to cover postage and 
special packing. Minimum charge 10c. Customs duties cannot be prepaid. 

Time of Shipment—All Seeds, Dormant Roots, Bulbs and Sundries are for- 
warded as soon after receipt of order as possible unless shipment at a later time 
is requested on the Order sheet. Hardy Plants for the garden (Perennials, 
Shrubs, Hardy Vines, etc.) will be shipped at proper planting season unless 
otherwise specified on the order sheet. 
Safe Arrival of Packages—We guarantee safe arrival of all goods sent by express 
or mail to any point within the United States proper. If such packages are 
injured or lost we will replace them as soon as notified of the fact. Goods sent 
in any other way travel at purchasers’ risk. Claims for damages or errors must 
be made on receipt of goods. We cannot be held responsible for failure after 
delivery of goods in good condition. 
Guarantee and Non-Warranty 
We guarantee the vitality and trueness to name of Dreer’s Vegetable and Flower 
Seeds to the full amount of the purchase price. Because success depends upon 
experience, cultural practice, and climatic and soil conditions Henry A. Dreer, 
Inc., shall in no case be siable for more than the amount actually paid for the 
seeds but we shall cheerfully replace any seeds that do not come up to your 
expectations or refund the original purchase price within six months from 
date of purchase. 
We give no warranty, express or implied, as to description (including kind, variety, 
and name), quality, or productiveness of the roots, bulbs, or plants we ‘send out 
and will not in any way be responsible for the crop. 
Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 1306 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Telephones—Bell: Poplar 7585—Keystone: Race 7629 

A Plants, 
Seeds Bulbs 
Abelia... aAbdAaddo -. 96 
Abronia......... 12 
ANGE en So oonddbOODaNOD OED 97 
Achillea...) ..2:: 18S 6 do 81 
Aconitum....... Loe 81 
AICOrUSE Pen one cine 111 
Acroclinium..... 12 
Actinidiay).. 2) ...3..... 94 
dam’s Needle...51..... 92 
Adlumia........ 12 
African Daisy.15, 27 
Star Pink......... 112 
Agathea......... 12 
Ageratum..1,11,12..... 112 
Agrostemma.... 13 
Agrostis......... 
ues DADHeR ono Do ade 81 
INGYES coobeoouDaRsoDBdO 94 
Alkanet......... WGasoae 81 
All America 
Selections of 
Flower Seeds 
winners in_ the 
The 
1940 All America Selec- 
tions of Flower Seeds are 
described and offered on 
page 11. These have been 
chosen by a group of 
Horticultural experts as 
the finest new flowers. 

Allegheny Vine.. .12 
Almond, Flowering...... a8 
Alyssum...... WB, coa0 
Amaranth, Globe. 28 
Amaranthus..... 13 
Amaryllis........ 
American IN A506 10 cao Ain 
ILO SsodcoKaqaad 
Amethyst....... 19 
Ampelopsis...... ae 
Amorphophallus. . y 
Anacharis............-. 
Anagallis........ 13 
ENTE so p9.09.930:90 62 
Annual Mallow. .32 
” Poinsettia. .27 
Anthemis........ LS Nee 
Antirrhinum. 2, 11,14,34..1 
Aquarium Plants 
Aquatics............ 
uuilegia SHO HO 
Arbutus, Bush 
Arctotis. . 
Arenaria. . 
Argemone 
Armeria.. . 
Arrowhead 
Artemisia.... 
Artichoke....... 
Asclepias............--- 
Asparagus. 
Asparagus Fern 
Aster, Annual. 1, iP 16-18 



> 'Cornflower .47..... 92 
” WHardy..... M3, coon 82 
” Stokes’..... ATE ae 92 
Astilbeer enc eer 82 
Aubrietia. . 15 
Auricula........ 15 
Autumn Catchfly.47 
Autumn Daphne........ 91 
FW bo 000000000 28..... 87 
Azalea......+++- SocopdD 96 
Baby Blue Eyes. .38 
Baby's Breath...29..... 87 
Bachelor’sButton.28 
Balloon Flower. . nee PSN Ss 91 


95 
Barberton IDEN oaooeDs 112 
Basil, Sweet. .... 62 
Basket Flower. . .22 
Basket of Gold...13..... 81 
54-56 
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” 
” Running. . .56 
- pemtee Runner. 46 
Beard Tongue. BS Ohare 89 
Beauty BEIT yer ae eee 96 
Bush. 97 
Bedding Plants... .. 112,113 
ING). oo ac eacas 57 
ee Sugarsssoee 56 
Begonia.........18..... 75 
Bellflower 202s eee 82 
Japanese.......... 91 
Dreer’s 8 Garden Book for 1940 







Plants, 
Seeds Bulbs 
Belisle jmerrelirs 19 
Beloperone............. 112 
Belvedere....... 31 
iBerberisheee eee 95 
Bergamot nee 89 
Bignonia............... 94 
Bishop’s Hat........... 87 
Bittersweet............. 94 
» Evergreen......... 94 
Blackberries: o.........: 93 
Black-Eyed Susan Vine. 49 
Blanket Flower..28..... 87 
Blazing Star.....32..... 89 
Bleeding Heart.. . 87 
Blue Bell, California.39 — 
Blue Bells....... 20a 89 
y ” of Scotland .20 
Blue Bonnet..... JeGoos 91 
Cupsheraee: GMsoaca 113 
BD WB Yoo sa 0.0 12 
» Eyed African 
Daisy....15 
” Lace Flower.27 
4 Meadow Sage...... 91 
” 91 
” 
Bluet. 52 
Boltonia. “19 
Borage. .62 
Borecole. 64 
Boston Iv We a6.0.0 94 
Boxwood. 95 
Boysenberry 93 
Brachycome..... 19 
Brazilian Golden Vine... .113 
Bridal Wreath.......... 98 
Broccoli......... i 
Browallia. . 19 
Brussels Sprouts. 57 
Buddlelanse ces 84,96 
Three New Buddleias 
Don’t miss the three 
new Buddleias, Charm- 
ing, Dubonnet, and Or- 
chid Beauty which are 
three of the finest new 
shrubs ever offered. See 
pages 84 and 96. 
Bugleyin.ee ocr 81 
Bugloss......... We sooo 81 
Bulbs, Summer 
Flowering.......... 75-80 
Bush Arbutus........... 96 
” Beans. ..54, 55 
» Eschscholtzia . 30 
” Lima Beans. 55 
Butterfly Flower . 46 
Shrubierer ene 84, 96 
ee 82 
Cabbage...... 58 
Cabbage, Chinese.58 




Caladium . 
Calceolaria. 
Callicarpar <3 07. 222.3. 96 
Calliopsis........ 19 
Calycanthus............ 96 
Campanula...... 20 See 82 
Campion 35 
anny Bird Vine. 20 
Candytuft 
Cannaseeee nee tonic 76 
Cantaloupe...... 64 
Canterbury Bells.20..... 82 
Cape Forget-Me-Not.13 
» Hyacinth 
Carrot......... 59 
Caryopteris......20..8 
Castor Oil Bean. ae 

21 
Centaurea...2,3,22..... 82 
Ceratostigma........... 91 
Gerastium..._ ||: 21 
Cercisie nee eee 96 
Chamomile. .....62 
Chard, Swiss.....56 
Chaste Tree. Mach teh 9) 
Cheddar Pink... .26 
Cheiranthus. .21, 51 
Chelone......... 39 
Cherry, Christmas. 47 
Cherry Pie...... 30 

