Dreer 's Gai^den Calendar 



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which it is our pleasure to present to yon, has been thoroughly revised and enlarged, from a 12mo. 

 to an 8vo. form, thereby giving an opportunity of illustrating better and exj^laining more 

 clearly the different matters appertaining to the business, and presenting the same in a com- 

 prehensible manner, at the same time making a considerable reduction in prices to conform to 

 the fall crops and shrinkages in value. 



The first seed catalogue issued by the house was sent out in 1839, in a circular form ; but the 

 first edition of this annual was published in 1S61 in a 12mo. form of 43 pages. The contrast may 

 assure you that the forty-one years of faithful devotion to our patrons' interests has been fully 

 rewarded and aj^preciated, and it is our earnest aim and endeavor to pursue the same 2>olicy in 

 the futura to merit a continuance of your patronage by liberal and prompt dealing, and sending 

 out only fresh and genuine seeds and reliable stock at reasonable prices. 



Our government still adhering to the obnoxious postal laws governing the distribution of 

 seeds, plants, etc., through the mails, and in protection to our large home-trade, we are com- 

 pelled to revise the former rules and prices established, and request your attention to the 

 following, which we propose doing. 



1st. We will deliver POSTAGE-PAID, to any Post Office in the United States, Vegetable and 

 Flower Seeds in PACKETS AND OUNCES when ordered at catalogue rates. 



2d. In ordering Vegetable, Grass, or Agricultural Seeds by the POUND OR QUART or 

 fraction thereof, i6 cents par pound or 25 cents per quart, or at this rate for the fraction, 

 must be remitted to cover postage. 



3d. We will deliver POSTAGE-PAID to any Post Office in the United States, Plants and 

 Bulbs at the single rate. If ordered by the dozen or hundred, the SINGLE PRICE must be 

 remitted to cover postage. 



4th. Brackets, Rustic Work, Pots, Implements, Liquid Insect Destroyers, and miscellaneous 

 articles can be sent only by Express or Freight at the purchaser's expense. 



5th. It will be very much cheaper to the purchaser if goods are ordered to be sent by Express, 

 Freight or Steamer at their expense, when desired, in quantities of pounds, quarts, and ui)wards. 

 No charge made for boxes and packing. 



How to Send Money. — All sums of one dollar and upwards may be sent at our risk and 

 expense, if forwarded according to the following directions, viz. : 



Post Office Money Orders, to be obtained at many Post Offices, costing from 10 to 25 cents. 

 This is the best way where obtainable in your own or neighboring town. 



Drafts on Philadalphia or New York can be obtained from any bank. 



Registered Letters. — When neither a Post Office order nor draft may be obtained, money may 

 be enclosed in a Registered Letter. The cost of registering is 10 cents. 



Postage Stamps. — These we can use to great advantage, and will prove to many a convenient 

 way of remitting, where paper currency is not obtainable. 



The expense of forwarding money in either of the above ways may be deducted from the 

 amount of the order, or we will f.end seeds as an equivalent when so desired. We disclaim all 

 responsibility when remittances are not made as above directed. 



Forward Money with the Order.— Please send money with the order, sufficient to cover 



