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General Directions to Customers 
Philadelphia, September, 1928 
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. 
ORDER EARLY. —We aim to execute all orders as soon as received, but during the rush season, in late September and October, delays 
are unavoidable, which, however, can be largely overcome by our patrons anticipating their wants and ordering and taking delivery 
of their requirements early. 
TIME OF SHIPMENT. —We confidently expect to be able to ship the majority of the bulbs offered in this catalogue before the close 
of September; a few sorts do not mature until October or later. Unless otherwise instructed, we will send the early bulbs 
as soon as ready, and the late-maturing sorts when in good condition to ship. 
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 pur- 
chaser’s expense. 
Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying 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.L., 
Vt., Va., W. Va. = 
10 per cent. additional to the following States: Ala., Ark., Fla., Ga., Ill., Ind., Ia., 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. 
PAC KING. —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 of plants 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. Ifa 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 cus- 
tomers 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. 
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. 
REMITTANCES should be made by Post-ofice 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. 
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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 
DREER BUILDING 
1306 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia, Pa. 
