"HOME, SWEET HOME" 



... can k sweeter .. . 



How about setting out the old hoe or the / 

 spade and rake and writing a new chap- .r^' 

 ter on what life at home has to offer? 



Of course, if you are already a confirmed gardener, you 

 know that for a hobby or diversion or recreation nothing in 

 the world can equal contact with the soil and growing plants. 

 There are the matters of exercise, and sunshine, and fresh air, and sometimes drops 

 of clean rain! While you are getting all this you are at the same time improving and 

 beautifying your grounds for the enjoyment of yourself and others as well. Work 

 and fun combined, that's what it is. 



This year, while retaining all of the above, gardening goes a little deeper. Our minds 

 and our efforts are all bent toward the war, and the successful conclusion of it. We 

 think it and see it on every hand ... in our work, the papers, the radio and in our 

 conversations with friends and even our families. It is ever before us and we'll keep 

 it there until we have won it. 



But there is one place where the war seems far removed . . . the leaves and flowers 

 and grass are just the same. So is the sun, and the gentle rain, and the song of the 

 birds. It is of these things that gardens are made and to them that we can turn for a 

 stimulating lift. And never before has this been so important. 



IRIS prices are lower than ever, with just a few exceptions. Our acreage is larger 

 than it was a year ago and the crop of rhizomes looks as if it were going to be the 

 best that we have ever grown. This year, for less money than ever before, and 

 while getting better acquainted with your own home grounds, you can indulge in 

 those novelty iris you have been wanting to try. And, with Holland entirely cut off, 

 you will be delighted to learn that we are in a position to supply the newest Daffodils. 



TERMS. TIME OF SHIPMENT, ETC. 



BEARDED IRIS will be shipped beginning about June 

 20th, and shipping continues throughout the summer 

 and early fall. Except in the Southern States early 

 planting is advised so that plants may become estab- 

 lished before frost. Practically every case of loss is the 

 result of too late planting. No shipments made during 

 the spring. 



ORIENTAL IRIS, commonly known as Japanese iris, 

 will be shipped in the fall only, as early as possible after 

 September 1st. 



DAFFODILS will be delivered during September and 

 October, -but as noted in the Daffodil Section of this 

 catalog, no orders for these can be accepted after 

 September 1st. Our grower here will plant his entire 

 unsold stock at that time. Supply of Daffodil Novelties 

 is limited . . . please order early. 



TRANSPORTATION is by prepaid parcel post or 

 express, whichever we deem most expedient. Be sure to 

 state your express office if different from postal address. 



TERMS are cash with the order, either check, draft or 

 money order. We do not advise the enclosure of cur- 

 rency with your order. We ask that you refrain from 

 requesting C.O.D. shipment. This adds to cost and 

 places us in an embarrasing position when such deliv- 

 eries are sometimes unclaimed or addressee postpones 

 acceptance. 



WE GUARANTEE all plants to be true to name, first 

 size, free from disease and pests, and to reach you in a 

 live and healthy condition. Our plants arrive annually 

 in all parts of the U.S.A. and Canada in perfect shape 

 and resulting customer satisfaction has built our bus- 

 iness from a small backyard venture to one of America s 

 best known horticultural establishments. 



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