Dreer's Midsummer Catalogue 1927 



In presenting our Midsummer Catalogue for 1927 we would direct the attention of our patrons to our enlarged offerings this season, 

 which appear on the following pages: 



Pages 

 FLOWER SEEDS. —Our usual comprehensive offering of the sorts that can be sown during the Sammer 1 to 21 



VEGETABLE SEEDS. —A complete list of the kinds that can be sown this summer and crops secured before frost v 22 to 27 



GRASS AND FARM SEEDS. -For Summer sowing 28 



WINTER AND SPRING-FLOWERING BULBS. -Advance offer of the leading kinds 29 to 48 



DECORATIVE PLANTS. -Which can be best shipped at this time 49 to 52 



POT-GROWN STRAWBERRY PLANTS. -Which will bear a full crop next year 54 to 55 



CELERY, CABBAGE AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS PLANTS 53 



SEASONABLE TOOLS AND SUNDRIES 56 to 64 



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

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



FORWARDING. -Bulbs, Flower Seeds, and Vegetable Seeds are delivered to any point within the United States prepaid 

 by Parcel Post or Express, at our option, except where otherwise noted in the catalogue. Agricultural Seeds, Implements, Fertilizers, 

 and other heavy and bulky goods, are sent by Express or Freight at purchaser's expense. Plants are forwarded by Express, pur- 

 chaser paving charges. For those of our customers who prefer to receive their plants by Parcel Post, we will be pleased to forward 

 in this manner such plants as can be sent in this way, at the following additional cost to cover postage and special packing, which 

 must be added to the value of each order for plants: 



5 per cent, additional to the following States: Conn., Del., D. C, Md., Mass., N. H., N. J., N. Y., Pa., R. I., Yt., Va., W. Va. 



10 per cent, additional to the following States: Ala., Ark., Fla., Ga., HI., Ind., la., Kan., Ky., La., Me., Mich., Minn., Miss., 

 Mo., Neb., N. C, N. D., Ohio, Okla., S. C, S. D., Tenn., Tex., Wis. 



15 per cent, additional to the following States: Ariz., Cal., Colo., Idaho, Mont., Nev., N. M., Ore., Utah, Wash., Wyo. 



LOCAL DELIVERY.— We deliver goods free in Philadelphia. We can also forward by Package System (Baggage Master) to points 

 where this system is in operation, such goods as will be received by them at the following charges: Packages weighing when packed 

 for shipment not over 10 pounds, 12 cts.; not over 25 pounds, 18 cts.; not over 40 pounds, 24 cts.; not over 55 pounds, 30 cts. 



PACKING. —No charge is made for boxes or packing on Express or Freight shipments nor for Delivery to Freight Depots or Express 

 Offices in Philadelphia; the extra cost of packing Parcel Post shipments is included in the charge noted above. 



SAFE ARRIVAL OF PACKAGES.— We guarantee the safe arrival of all goods sent by Express or Mail to points within the 

 United States. If a package sent by Express or Mail is injured or lost we will replace it as soon as informed of the fact. Goods sent 

 in any other way are solely at purchaser's risk. 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. Claims for damage must be made on receipt of goods. We do not hold 

 ourselves responsible for failures after delivery of the goods in good condition. 



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. 



NAME AND ADDRESS. -Please remember to write on each order 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. 



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

 favorable weather or soil conditions, too deep or too shallow planting, etc., which renders it impossible for us to guarantee success, 

 and although we take all possible care to supply only such goods 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 name and description. 



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. 



HENRY A. DREER 



D REE R BUILDING 



1306 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia, Pa. 



