WATERER’S SEED CATALOGUE * 1934 
At the approach of another planting season, it is our pleasure to put into the hands of our 
many customers and prospective customers, our 1934 Garden Book which we feel is more 
complete and better than ever, inasmuch as we have endeavored to list nothing but the most 
practical varieties of Seeds, Bulbs, and Plants, also a good list of novelties well worth having. 
Something about Ourselves. It is our belief that it is always practical for a customer to know some¬ 
thing about the house with which he is dealing. The family of Waterer has been interested directly in 
horticulture and floriculture for over 200 years, without a change of name, the original business being 
started in England by a direct ancestor of the present owners and still flourishing. 
Hosea Waterer came here in 1876 to the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition with a number of 
Hybrid Rhododendrons and Azaleas which he showed at the exposition under tents and which was said 
to be one of the most interesting exhibits of the show, because Hybrid Rhododendrons were novelties 
in this country at that time. 
Over forty years ago he started the business which bears his name, more or less as a specialist in 
Rhododendrons and Dutch Bulbs, also handling choice and rare varieties of seeds, imported from 
Europe. 
It has been our honest endeavor to keep up this business in much the same style as the founder, 
and we do enjoy a rather good reputation for choice things in Seeds, Plants, and Bulbs. 
THE STORE IS AT 714 CHESTNUT STREET 
.WS 00 OUR PART 
Suggestions to Customers in Ordering from This Catalogue, Which, if Followed, will be of Mutual Aid 
ORDER EARLY.—We endeavor to ship all orders immediately on receipt, but during the rush season it is almost im¬ 
possible, hence the importance of ordering early. 
NAME AND ADDRESS.—Please write on each order your Name, Post Office, Shipping Point or nearest Express Office, 
your County and State. Use the order sheet enclosed in catalogue if possible. 
COUNTER CUSTOMER.—We suggest to those who buy in person at our store the advantage of having their lists made 
out before they call. They may be left and called for later, taken at once, or shipped. In any case it is a great saving of time 
to the buyer. The list should have full name and address written on it so that our catalogues may be mailed to the purchaser 
as issued. We also urge early buying—January and February are good months. 
PRICES.—It is our endeavor to maintain the prices quoted in this catalogue throughout the season, but in the event 
of unforeseen circumstances arising, we reserve the right to change the price of any article (in this catalogue) without notice. 
FORWARDING.—We prepay postage to any post office in the United States, on vegetable and flower seeds quoted by the 
packet, ounce, and quarter pound. All other goods are sent by express or freight at purchaser’s expense. We make no charge 
for delivery to freight depots or express offices in Philadelphia. 
REMITTANCES should be made by Post Office Money Order, Express Money Order, Registered Letter or Draft on Phila¬ 
delphia or New York banks. Small sums may be sent in loose postage stamps of small denominations. 
NON-WARRANTY.—Hosea Waterer gives no warranty, express or implied, as to description, quality, productiveness, or 
any other matter of any seeds, bulbs, or plants he sends out, and he will not be responsible in any way for the crop. If the 
purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms, they are at once to be returned. 
PARCEL POST RATES 
WEIGHT LIMIT.—The weight 
limit for all Zones is now 70 pounds. 
Shipments of 20 pounds or over are 
cheaper if sent by express beyond 
the Second Zone. 
All goods sent by parcel post are at purchaser’s risk, unless insured. Insurance is 5 cents for $5, 8 cents for $25, 
10 cents for $50. This insures delivery only, but not damage to package. 
Should you want to purchase anything needed in the garden, greenhouse, or farm, not listed in this catalogue, we will 
gladly fill your order at the lowest market price, or quote prices if desired. 
GARDENERS’ AND FARMERS’ SITUATIONS.—We have, at times, the names of practical gardeners and farm managers 
in want of situations. If parties desiring such will write us, we shall be glad to put them in communication with men whom we 
deem suitable. We make no charge for this service. 
DOMESTIC PARCEL POST RATES 
Within the United States and Possessions 
First zone, within 50 miles of Philadelphia . 
Second zone, within 50 to 150 miles of Philadelphia. 
Third zone, within 150 to 300 miles of Philadelphia. 
Fourth zone, within 300 to 600 miles of Philadelphia. 
Fifth zone, within 600 to 1,000 miles of Philadelphia. 
Sixth zone, within 1,000 to 1,400 miles of Philadelphia. . . . 
Seventh zone, within 1,400 to 1,800 miles of Philadelphia. 
Eighth zone, all over 1,800 miles of Philadelphia. 
First pound 
Each additional 
or fraction 
pound or fraction 
8 
cts. 
1 
ct. 
8 
cts. 
1 
ct. 
9 
cts. 
2 
cts. 
10 
cts. 
3 
cts. 
11 
cts. 
5 
cts. 
12 
cts. 
7 
cts. 
14 
cts. 
9 
cts. 
15 
cts. 
11 
cts. 
