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Growing For Contract 
I am prepared to grow any hardy hull) on contract. Correspondence 
elicited. 
The Best Bulbs 
During; my extensive experiments in bulb culture l have been able to test 
bulbs of the same species obtained from different localities, as well as of nearly 
all or the species in my field. I have been able, not only to find many new 
varieties ol unusual excellence, but also to secure strains of superior vitality. 
Selections 
In my lists the species and varieties which I have hv actual experience 
found to be the very best are printed in larger type. These are entirely regard¬ 
less of price and my sole aim is to guide the purchaser in securing those best 
worth growing. Every species on my list has merit, and will repay the amateur 
for his pains, but if he cannot have all he should choose the best. I have many 
strains in cultivation which I have rejected as being inferior to those that 1 
now offer, and it will always be my policy to secure the very best. 
Novelties 
Three-fourths of all of the Californian bulbs now known to cultivation were 
either first introduced by me or first offered by me in good bulbs and reliable 
supply. 
Terms 
QUALITY The bulbs offered are above medium grade, even in size, and 
with no small or imperfect ones. Lxtras to cover all deficiencies are always 
sent. In the selection and packing of bulbs the greatest care is taken. 
GUARANTEES I guarantee that all bulbs shall reach purchaser in first- 
class condition, and will make good any loss in transit whether from breakage of 
package or decay. £fe§“< Maims for damages must be made within five days after 
receipt of goods, and will be allowed either by replacing the bulbs or deducting 
the price from bill, at my option. 
GROWN IN CULTIVATION —A large part of mv orders will be filled 
from bulbs of my own growing; these are larger, solider and better ripened than 
collected bulbs. Collected bulbs used will be first-class. 
DATE OK SHI PM ENT—Unless otherwise ordered, bulbs will be shipped 
as readv. The usual date of shipment follows the price of each species in price 
list. I f desired I will hold back bulbs find make a single shipment at anv de¬ 
sired date. It usually takes seven days for bulbs to reach any point in the 
Eastern United States by express and about twenty days by express to European 
points. P>v post if takes five or six days to Eastern points and twelve to fifteen 
days to Europe. The freight service from San Francisco to New York is very 
slow. L usually takes thirty days and seldom less than twenty-five. From 
New York to London or Haarlem usually takes eight to twelve days hy freight. 
The freight charge from Ukiah to New York is $3.00 per 100 pounds with $2.75 
as a minimum charge. 
