Greetings to Garden-Lovers 
Everywhere 
\ MONG my firm friends everywhere today, I count many who were only casual 
/A acquaintances yesterday. Probably they were first attracted by some of the 
unusual things listed in my various booklets; but the distinctive service which I 
was able to render, the careful attention to the purchaser's needs, the helpful 
planting suggestions, the quality of the plants forwarded, and the prompt correction 
of occasional errors, soon caused this casual acquaintanceship to become real friendship. 
And this is as it should be, for I cannot hope to build a successful and permanent 
business unless I have the complete confidence of every one of my patrons. Of course, 
I realize the responsibility which this places on me, but I have the utmost faith that we 
(which includes my loyal associates) will continue to give a service which well merits 
your confidence year after year. 
To one who examines this edition with only ordinary care, it will be perfectly clear that 
I have added many desirable plants to what already was a carefully selected collection. 
I have long specialized in California Bulbs, and can fill all reasonable orders for these 
native sorts, all of which will do well in the East and other sections under most conditions. 
A special catalogue covering these natives will be sent to my regular customers, and 
to others on request. 
I find cultural directions much appreciated but space is expensive. In this catalogue 
I am abbreviating in this manner: Michaelmas Daisies, Sit. (situation), PL (planting 
time), Prop, (propagate by). 
Landscape Gardening. ^ or man y years a considerable portion of my time has 
4^ been given to making other people's gardens beautiful. 
Our office will undertake any service in this line, and can make surveys and complete 
plans, and, if necessary, will supervise their execution. My prospectus, which I will 
mail on application, will give particulars and many useful hints for anyone who is about 
to plant or remodel a place. 
In gardening problems of a minor sort, we gladly lend our assistance and, as a 
rule, without charge. 
TERMS AND DELIVERY 
HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS are nearly all ready for delivery on October i, 
but it is better in the West to await cool weather and a moister atmosphere, which is 
more often prevalent in November. We ship from October i to May i. The Terraces 
have a later season than either the San Francisco Bay region or the valleys, and 
my materia] is in capital condition to ship fully six weeks after it is too late to handle 
stock from nurseries at a low altitude. We can also much retard stock when it is best to 
do so, and those who have homes at such cold places as Lake Tahoe or who are delayed 
in their gardening can have stock reserved and held back. Their orders should be in by 
March i in order best to do this. 
Quantities. Kindly take notice that the prices given in this catalogue apply as 
follows: Less than six of the same sort at the single rate, six or more at the dozen rate, 
and fifty or more at the hundred rate. For instance, six Phlox, Henri Merger, would 
sell at the dozen rate, 63 cents, but one each of six different sorts would sell at the single 
rate of 15 cents each, or whatever the each price is. 
Remittances can be made by personal check, by money order, or, amounts under one 
dollar, in stamps. 
Expressage, postage, or freight is paid by me, except in the case of shrubs and trees. 
The goods are laid down at your door at my list rates. You cannot do so well with your 
nearest florist. 
Errors of any sort are gladly corrected. Do not complain of me to your friends if 
something seems wrong, but come straight to me. I will gladly correct the matter. 
My mottoes: 
"A pleased customer is the best of advertisers." 
"A kicker is our opportunity." 
CARL PURDY, Ukiah, California 
