Y OUR attention is invited to the complete change in the 
form of our Catalogue. The change will, we believe, be 
helpful to our friends. Descriptions have been completely 
revised, brief comments and cultural notes included, and other 
information provided so that your plants may give the greatest 
pleasure to you and your friends. 
Our gardens are open to visitors every day excepting Sunday, 
and we extend to you a cordial invitation to visit our grounds at 
your convenience. Beginning when the snowdrops peep from 
under their winter cover and continuing the round of spring, 
summer, and autumn, you will find scores of plants in flower in 
the open ground, and in some of the coldframes. 
Beginning in April, the spring-blooming bulbs start the colorful 
display. Hundreds of Crocuses, Daffodils, Hyacinths, and 
Tulips are well worth a visit; but at the same time you will see 
Primulas and Pansies, Forget-me-nots and English Daisies, and 
others that join spring’s symphony of color. As the days go by 
the Delphiniums throw up their spires of blue, the Campanulas 
shake their bells, the Columbines, the Painted Daisies, the Irises, 
Peonies, Phlox, and Lilies swing gayly into line. Then come the 
Chrysanthemums with their burst of scarlet and crimson and gold. 
So we say again, visit the gardens often, see the flowers, make 
your selection of varieties, and be prepared for a flower show of 
your own during the coming years. 
Simple Suggestions for Garden Success 
We are always glad to help you with your gardening problems. 
We want the plants to grow and bloom; we want you to be 
satisfied with our plants and our service. A few simple hints on 
plant-care will be of assistance to you. Spring and autumn are 
ideal seasons for garden making. Plants may be moved in mid¬ 
summer if care is taken to lift them with a ball of earth around 
the roots, supply ample water, and shade them from hot sun. 
The border or bed should be prepared several days before the 
plants are to be set. Dig at least 18 inches deep, taking out half 
of the soil. With the remainder mix in a liberal amount of well- 
rotted manure (never use fresh manure). If a commercial food 
like Vigoro or other chemical fertilizer is used, follow directions 
carefully. For heavy clay soil, mix coal-ashes or peat-moss with 
all of it. Then replace all the soil and let it stand until the plants 
arrive. 
When setting the plants, place them a little deeper than they 
grew in the nursery. Press fine dirt carefully around the roots; 
fill almost level, leaving a little depression to hold water. If the 
weather is warm, shade the plants for a few days. Be sure to give 
the little plants a liberal amount of water—not a mere sprinkling. 
If they dry out they will be damaged, if not lost entirely. 
Most perennials should be set from 8 to 12 inches apart, to 
allow for natural growth. Hardy Asters, Chrysanthemums, 
Peonies, Irises, and others of spreading habit should be spaced 
from 12 to 18 inches apart. 
\\ hen the package of plants reaches you it should be opened 
at once and placed in a cool spot, in the shade. Spread the roots, 
cover with soil, burlap, or peat-moss to prevent drying out. 
Should the plants be slightly wilted, place the roots in water for 
an hour or two, or until the plants are freshened; they may 
then be set with safety. 
About Our Small Plants 
For several seasons we have offered small plants of certain j 
items, in addition to the large 2-year field-grown clumps. These 1 
young plants were started early last spring and summer, either 
in coldframes or open beds, allowing ample time to develop into 
sturdy little specimens and can be transplanted easily. If given 
the needed care and attention, they will develop into good plants 
in a few months. All this results in a saving to you, as the little I 
plants can be had for about the same price as seed. The only point 
is that the small plants need more care than the large clumps, 
and you wait longer for color effects. For immediate results, | 
buy our large clumps. 
Suggestions to Customers 
ORDER EARLY. We endeavor to ship all orders immediately on 
receipt, but during the rush season it is almost impossible, therefore 
the importance of ordering early. 
NAME AND ADDRESS. Please write name, street address, post- 
office, and express office on every order. The order blank is for your 
convenience. 
REMITTANCES should be made by Post Office Money Order, 
Express Money Order, Registered Letter, Draft, or Check. Small 
sums may be sent in loose postage stamps of small denominations. 
We will send goods C. O. D. only when 25 per cent of amount of bill 
accompanies order. 
TRANSPORTATION CHARGES to Be Paid by Purchaser. We 
advise shipping all plants by Express. Should you prefer to have 
plants sent Parcel Post, add for postage and packing as follows: 
10 per cent additional to the following states: 
Connecticut 
Massachusetts 
Rhode Island 
Delaware 
New Hampshire 
Vermont 
District of Columbia 
New Jersey 
Virginia 
Maryland 
New York 
West Virginia 
Pennsylvania 
> per cent additional to the following states: 
Indiana 
Maine 
South Carolina 
Kentucky 
North Carolina 
Tennessee 
Ohio 
I per cent additional to the following states: 
Alabama 
Kansas 
Nebraska 
Arkansas 
Louisiana 
North Dakota 
Florida 
Michigan 
Oklahoma 
Georgia 
Minnesota 
South Dakota 
Illinois 
Mississippi 
Texas 
Iowa 
Missouri 
Wisconsin 
25 per cent additional to all other states. 
No charge is made for boxes or packing, except on shipments sent 
Parcel Post prepaid, and the additional cost for packing and postage 
on these is covered by the additional 10, 15, and 20 per cent as per 
table of rates. 
In filling out your order, always give shipping directions, and 
write Name and Address distinctly on each and every order. 
OUR GUARANTEE. We guarantee the safe arrival of your plants 
and will make adjustment to your entire satisfaction on any stock 
that does not meet with your entire approval. 
SPECIAL NOTICE ON GUARANTEE. We spare no effort to 
supply all plants, trees, etc., of the best quality in first-class living 
condition. On account of the many causes beyond our control, we 
regret we cannot guarantee this stock to live and establish itself, as 
that is entirely within the power of the buyer or planter. 
