Dreer's Midsummer Catalogue 

 —1923=^ 



In presenting our Midsummer Catalogue for 1923. we would direct the attention of our patrons to our enlarged offerings this 



season, which appear on the foUondng pages: 



Pages 

 FLOWER SEEDS. —Our usual comprehensive offering of the sorts that can be sown during the Summer 1 to 19 



VEGETABLE SEEDS. —A complete list of the kinds that can be sown this summer and crops secured before frost 20 to 25 



FARM SEEDS. -For Summer sowing 26 



WINTER AND SPRING-FLOWERING BULBS. -Advance offer of the leading kinds 27 to 43 



DECORATIVE PLANTS. -Which can be best shipped at this time 44 to 45 



POT-GROWN STRAWBERRY PLANTS -which will bear a full crop next year 46 to 47 



CELERY, CABBAGE AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS PLANTS . ' 48 



SEASONABLE TOOLS AND SUNDRIES 49 to 56 



The attention of our customers is respectfully called to the following direc- 

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



FORWARDING. —We deliver, postpaid to any Post Office in the United States, Vegetable and Flower Seeds in packets, ounces and 

 pounds, 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. ;. 



All Plants, Roots and Bulbs are forwarded by Express, purchaser pajdng charges. For those of our customers who prefer to 

 receive their goods by Parcel Post, we will be pleased to forward in this manner such Plants, Roots and Bulbs as can be sent in this 

 way at the following additional cost, which must be added to the value of each order for Plants, Roots or Bulbs: 



To all points east of the Mississippi River, 10 per cent extra. 



To aU points west of the Mississippi River, 20 per cent extra. 



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 ■n'ill 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 Dehvery to Freight Depots or Express 

 Offices in Philadelphia; the extra cost of packing Parcel Post shipments is included in the 10 and 20 per cent 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 bj- 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 Xew York Banks, or Express Monej- 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 bj' us to 

 advantage. Coin should not be sent bj' 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 wUl, 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 aD proper letters of inquirj'. etc. We ask, as a favor, that all questions 

 be stated clearlj' and briefly, and not on order sheets. 



HENRY A. DREER 



714-716 Chestnut Street 



PHILADELPHIA 



