INTRODUCTION 
This catalogue is an invitation to those who cannot visit the nursery in person, to in¬ 
spect and purchase. Do this at your convenience, remembering that early orders contrib¬ 
ute to our mutual satisfaction. Fall shipments continue through October and November. 
Spring shipments can begin in March, and the season closes about May first, sometimes 
a little later. By making earliest deliveries to California and the south, the way is 
cleared for the others at the most favorable time. This helps to eliminate the rush at 
the end of the season, and gives better service. 
I pay the postage on orders for perennials within the U. S., amounting to $2.00 or 
more, except at the hundred-rate. Dozen prices include postage, but express shipments 
permit a more liberal service as to size of plants and etxra count, which I intend shall 
fully cover the cost of transportation on express shipments. Recently the second-class 
express classification has been restored to plants and shrubs. This is cheaper than the 
first-class rate, and often costs less than parcel post. 
Our free delivery does not apply to evergreens, shrubs nor to hardy cacti; purchaser 
pays charges on these items by express at destination. 
Minimum Orders. The cost of assembling and packing a very small order is dispro¬ 
portionate to profit. I prefer, also, that your judgment of my stock and service be based 
upon a larger unit. Orders under $2.00 are accepted as an accommodation to purchaser, 
provided a service charge of 20 cents be added to the remittance. This charge applies 
to mail and express shipments. Failure to include same may delay your order. Larger 
orders are packed free. 
Safe Delivery is guaranteed by parcel post or express to any office in the U. S. An 
immediate report of loss or damage with full particulars is required for adjustment. If an 
error occurs, or any loss of undue proportions, please report at once, giving particulars. 
I promise cooperation. But reports long delayed or without details cannot inspire a sense 
of great responsibility. 
No Warranty is given pertaining to the growth or behavior of plants after delivery, 
nor as to germination of seeds. Success thereafter depends upon conditions not under my 
control. 
Correspondence. Much thought has been given to this catalogue to put it on the basis 
of a personal letter, anticipating inquiries and their answers. Before writing, kindly see 
if your query is not answered in the catalogue. Time does not permit me to answer re¬ 
quests for additional cultural details, nor to assume the duties of a landscape gardener. 
Letters requiring an answer should be on a sheet separate from order, with space for re¬ 
ply and your full address. 
Reports and Criticism. I am glad always to have reports concerning our native 
plants, or upon any of my introductions, or any other matter. If favorable, so much the 
better; if otherwise, I shall accept criticism as a guide to the betterment of my service. 
I should like to answer all these letters, but finding it impossible, I take this way of ex¬ 
pressing my sincere thanks and appreciation. 
Out of Stock. Items listed in previous catalogues and not appearing here are to be 
understood as temporarily out of stock. They should not be included in your order. Moral: 
Never put off ordering scare items. 
Remittances. Make checks or money orders payable to D. M. Andrews. 
