Secretary of the American Amaryllis Society wrote me that the society had 
awarded to me the Herbert Medal. 
The medal, to the present date has been awarded but six times and but 
three Americans have received it. It is a beautiful bronze medal designed by 
Tiffany. Bronze, the enduring metal that tempts no thief, is the most fitting 
carrier of a sentiment. 
My grateful acknowledgement is due to the Society. I must admit too 
that to deserve it will involve my best efforts in the future in behalf of Amaryllis, 
as well as those made in the past. 
To pretend that I am not exceedingly proud, may be even a little vain, about 
this medal would be inconvincing. But I am not entitled to put on any high 
hat. There are too many others whose work in the same field is of highest value. 
Yours sincerely, 
CECIL HOUDYSHEL 
La Verne, California 
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING, ETC. 
Sales Tax. California customers must add 3% to cover state tax. Com¬ 
pulsory, no choice. 
If you are a new customer this catalog acknowledges your order. We ship 
bulbs promptly. Nearly all bulbs are ready to send out Sept. 1, with the 
exceptions as stated under catalog descriptions. 
Order early. Certain bulbs bloom soon after planting in the fall. Others 
do not keep long out of the ground. To be safe, and to get the best bulbs order 
early. Best to plant early too. Of course, better late than never. 
Remit with order, by check or M.O. Currency is acceptable if it gets 
here. Only rarely is it stolen from envelope. We prefer no stamps but if not 
convenient to remit another way we accept stamps only when $1.06 worth are 
sent for $1.00. We accept C. O. D. orders reluctantly as it adds 25c or more 
to your expense. 
Postage prepaid. When you compare prices of our bulbs remember that 
we pay all the postage on orders of $1.00 or more. Many dealers ship them ' 
charges collect. On orders under $1.00 send 10c extra, and don’t forget it please^ 
Insurance if wanted for 5c extra. 
Wholesale. We sell wholesale to dealers only. If in California send youi^-- 
Retail Sales permit no. Establish the fact you are a dealer. Dealers, please^ 
send a list of wants and we will quote. We have no wholesale catalog or list, 
though we grow large stocks of Pink Callas, Clivias and most items listed. 
We issue a Spring Catalog about Jan. 15., Pall Catalog, about Aug. 15, and 
an Iris Price List about May 1. The last is sent only to those who request it 
yearly. The Spring and Fall Catalogs go to all customers. 
Every enthusiastic gardner is looking for information. Visit your public 
library and ask for books on bulbs, etc. Look up varieties in Hortus or Bailey’s 
Cyclopedia of Horticulture for culture methods, etc. I will advise that you 
subscribe for any or all of the following magazines. 
Flower Grower, Dept. H., Albany, N. Y. 
Sunset, Dept. H., San Francisco, Calif. 
Madison Cooper’s Gardening, Dept. H., Calcium, N. Y. 
Southland Homes and Gardens, A section of Los Angeles Sunday Times. 
YOUR FLOWER FRIENDS 
Will appreciate learning about this catalog, and we will appreciate their 
orders. We need each other. We send catalogs only to those who request 
them. Tell them to drop a card to us. 
Names are dropped if you do not buy bulbs for three years. If you do 
not intend to buy it is a much appreciated favor if you will return this catalog 
to your P. O. and ask it to be returned at our expense. We probably waste a 
few hundred dollars every year that we need, in sending them to persons who 
are not interested. 
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