Why Pfeiffer’s Flowers 
Are Prize Winners 
. . . or how, in 26 years, a backyard gardener has 
become a nationally recognized nurseryman, sup¬ 
plying bulbs and plants to every state in the union 
L. E. PFEIFFER 
son of C. A. Pfeiffer, who is 
also specializing in peren¬ 
nials and helping increase 
the Pfeiffer reputation for 
quality. 
C. A. PFEIFFER 
Specialist in the propagation 
of Perennials, founder of 
The Pfeiffer Nursery. 
Back at the beginning of the century, I was a grain 
salesman—traveling about six days out of seven—and 
1 often thought of the 
fine garden I would have 
if I should get a stay- 
at-home kind of job. 
In fact, that primitive impulse to dig and plant was 
so strong in me that I dreamed of starting a nursery 
where I could not only enjoy my hobby but make it 
my life job. 
It was in 1909 that I finally took my courage in my 
hands and plunged into the nursery business with 
the help of my wife and my son Loyde. I started on a 
very small scale but one idea I had was to produce 
only the best possible flowers of every variety. I bought 
choice bulbs and roots, then selected and developed 
the ones we decided were best. As we grew, we developed 
new varieties of our own. This policy we have con¬ 
tinued, with the result that all Pfeiffer flowers are of 
prizewinning quality. Pfeiffer peonies and irises are 
frequent winners at the flower shows where we exhibit. 
Guaranteed Stock — 
Direct from the Grower to You 
You can depend upon Pfeiffer’s flowers to be just 
what we claim for them. In fact, every single plant 
or bulb is guaranteed to be true to name—and we 
further guarantee that when it reaches you it will 
be in good, healthy growing condition. 
We can give you this guarantee because we grow all 
our own plants and the unique climate and soil con¬ 
ditions of the upper Mississippi combine to produce 
unusually hardy and virile stock that will flourish 
almost anywhere. Then, careful digging and packing 
under the direct supervision of trained experts, assure 
that you will receive your order in perfect growing 
condition. 
How to Order 
Use the order blank (page 29) or plain paper and be 
sure to list names or numbers of varieties or collections 
that you want. 
Send your remittance by Post Office or Express Money 
Order for greatest safety. Currency or :coin are always 
acceptable, but sent at your own risk. 
Personal checks are acceptable, but we wish you 
would include enough to cover the bank’s exchange 
charge. 
No shipments will be sent C. O. D. unless 25% of the 
value is sent with the order. C. O. D. charges must be 
paid by the purchaser. 
Make remittances payable to The Pfeiffer Nursery. 
(All orders amounting to $1.00 or more are sent post¬ 
paid. Allow shipping charges if your order is for less 
than $1.00.) 
THE PFEIFFER NURSERY . . Winona, Minn. 
WE PAY THE POSTAGE ON ALL ORDERS FOR $1.00 OR MORE 
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