TERMS AND INSTRUCTIONS, FALL 1939 
1. —REFERENCES.—We refer new customers for our bona tides to our 
bankers, Messrs. Brown Bros., Harriman & Co., 59 Wall Street, New York City. 
Our firm was established in 1868 and has been in the American trade for over 
forty years. 
2. —GUARANTEE.—We guarantee all our stock to be true to name and of 
extra selected and highest quality, to be delivered in sound and healthy condition 
at destination. Shortages, damages or defects should be reported immediately 
upon unpacking. 
3. —PRICES.—Prices are F.O.B. New York City. These cover all charges, 
clearing from Customs, etc. Forwarding charges from New York are met by 
customers. 
4. —PAYMENTS, DISCOUNTS, ETC.—All orders amounting to less than 
$10.00 are cash with order. Orders for $10.00 or more, if desired, can be accepted 
at 25% with order and balance C.O.D. To out of New York cheques add 15 cents 
exchange. All accounts are payable in U.S. money only. We pack a nice premium 
for all cash-with-order orders for $10.00 or over, besides which we allow 5% 
discount for cash with all orders amounting to $10.00 or more. As the cost of 
handling and clearing small import orders is relatively very high, orders 
amounting to less than $5.00 cannot be accepted, except with an extra handling 
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charge of 30 cents. 
5. —IMPORT ONLY.—We do not carry stocks in New York. We import only 
what is ordered. Orders can be accepted until September 20th, and delivery is 
made in about 6 weeks. We can cable for any Parcel and Case lots up to 
October 5th and make delivery in about four weeks. 
6. —GROUP ORDERS.—We have many groups of customers, in offices, 
schools, factories and garden communities who combine their orders in one, 
thus saving charges. The individual orders are packed and labelled separately at 
no additional charge, provided each individual’s order is for a reasonable amount, 
say at least $2.00. Group orders should be in early. 
7. —COMPLAINTS.—Shortages, damages or defects should be reported im¬ 
mediately upon unpacking. Post-season complaints cannot be considered. Orders 
are accepted and executed conditional on strikes, accidents, changes in tariffs 
and governmental regulations. 
RATES FOR DIFFERENT QUANTITIES OF BULBS 
With the exception of a few specially high-priced varieties for which the 
price is given for a single bulb, orders are not filled for less than five bulbs of 
a variety. 
The Prices listed in this catalogue are for 10 and 100 bulbs. 25 bulbs are 
sold at the 100 rate proportionately. For 5’s—add 10% to the 10 rate. 1,000 
bulbs of one variety are sold at 100 rate less 10%. 
APPLY FOR SPECIAL PRICES ON LARGE QUANTITIES 
