Special Notice Regarding Time of Delivery 



of Bulbs. 



Philadelphia, Sept. 5TH, 1917. 



In normal times it is customary for us to receive our supply of 

 bulbs from Holland early in September, but owing to the present con- 

 ditions in Europe and the failure of the steamship line between Holland 

 and this country to maintain regular sailings, due to the submarine and 

 other dangers, it is somewhat uncertain as to when the bulbs will arrive 

 this season. 



We have been advised that a steamer loaded with bulbs left Holland 

 on August 27th, and unless delayed, should reach here about the end of 

 September. Further shipments will, we hope, come forward, so as to 

 permit us to make deliveries in ample time to plant out before the 

 ground is closed by frost. 



We have now in stock ready for immediate delivery 

 French Roman Hyacinths. Freesias 



Campernelle Jonquils Mourning Iris 



Paper White Narcissus Lilium Harrisii 



Allium Neapolitan um - Ornithogalum 



White Calla Lilies Oxalis 



And due to arrive about the end of September or early October. The 

 majority of Dutch bulbs including 



Hyacinths Crocus 



Tulips Jonquils 



Narcissus Snowdrops, etc., etc. 



We also expect to receive from France our supply of Lilium Can- 

 didum (Madonna Lilies) about the end of September, and all late 

 maturing bulbs and roots, in late October and November. 



We would suggest that our customers send in their orders as early 

 as possible and permit us to make delivery as the various items arrive. 



Owing to the above unavoidable conditions, there is sure to "be some 

 congestion in the execution of orders, but our customers can confident- 

 ally expect us to do everything possible to expedite shipments once the 

 bulbs reach us, and we feel sure that, understanding the situation, they 

 will be patient and make due allowances for any delay. 



HENRY A. DREER. 



