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Greetings for 1939—to our clients, present 
and prospective. 
The wealth of 37 years successful experience 
has been put into this catalog, that you might 
draw from it inspiration and information to 
enrich your horticultural knowledge. With all 
due modesty, we present it as an authentic 
reference, growing in importance and prestige 
with each succeeding year. 
To the always popular staples, we have added 
this year a range of novelties and specialties 
wider than ever. And we are confident that 
they will find a ready reception by those who 
want something “different” each season. 
But you don’t have to wait for Spring to enjoy 
those delights so dear to the garden-lover’s 
heart. If you would make all your dreams of a 
lovely, constantly flowering garden come true, 
you must begin the fun of planning right now. 
Browse through the rich store of possibilities 
spread throughout these pages. Spend happy 
hours selecting here and there; make up your 
order carefully—then Spring will arrive before 
you know it, and the rich rewards of your care¬ 
ful planning through the Winter months will 
be yours in full measure. 
We wish to express our best thanks to our 
many clients, also to acknowledge with grateful 
appreciation the kind recommendations of 
our clients. 
W. E. MARSHALL & CO. Inc. 
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NFORMATION 
AND INSTRUCTIONS 
ORDER EARLY 
We request our^customers to order as early as pos¬ 
sible on receipt of catalogue. We endeavor to ship 
all orders immediately on receipt, but during the 
busy season it is almost impossible; hence, the 
importance of ordering early. 
Orders for Bulbs, Plants and Nursery Stock will 
be shipped in due time for planting in season. 
PARCELS POST 
We deliver free by Parcels Post all seeds, when cash 
accompanies the order, except Farm Seeds or 
Clovers. If these are wanted by mail, please add 
the cost of postage at zone rates. 
Fertilizers, insecticides, sundries, trees and plants 
are, at all times, except as stated below, excluded 
from free delivery. 
No charge for delivery to railroad station, steamer 
or express office. 
DELIVERY 
We deliver free by Parcels Post, Express or Freight 
(at our option) all Fertilizers, Insecticides or Garden 
Sundries on all orders value $3.00 or over, when cash 
accompanies the order, within a radius of 50 miles 
of New York City. 
ESTATE SUPERINTENDENTS, GARDEN¬ 
ERS AND FARMERS 
Persons requiring the services of reliable men, mar¬ 
ried or single, should consult with us, as we have the 
names of a number on our register, thoroughly ex¬ 
perienced in every branch of the business. There 
is no charge for this service. 
TREES AND SHRUBS 
We are not listing them in this catalog but will gladly 
quote prices on any quantity or variety. As we have 
an excellent source of supply we are in a position to 
give estimates on plantings where first-class stock is 
wanted. By letting us estimate on your planting 
requirements you incur no obligation whatever. 
PRICES 
The prices published in this catalogue are subject to 
market changes without notice. Owing to the 
fluctuating market in prices of all materials, we 
cannot bind ourselves on prices of any articles. 
PAYMENT 
All orders should be accompanied by cash in the form 
of Draft, Cheque or P. O. Order. Owing to the diffi¬ 
culty in collecting accounts, no order from parties 
unknown to us or whose accounts remain unsettled 
will be attended to unless accompanied by remittance. 
C. O. D. SHIPMENTS 
We are always pleased to supply seeds to be paid for 
on delivery. Bulbs, Plants, Fertilizers, Insecticides 
and Perishable Stock will not be sent C.O.D. unless 
50 per cent cash accompanies the order. 
FALL BULB CATALOG 
Our bulb catalog, containing a complete list of all 
bulbs for Fall planting and greenhouse forcing, will 
be ready about July 1st. We also list plants for forc¬ 
ing and a complete line of perennial flower seeds for 
Summer sowing; numerous illustrations. 
LILIES 
A complete list of over 100 varieties described and 
illustrated. (See page 62.) 
IMPORTANT DATES FOR 1939 
Easter Sunday. April 9 
Decoration Day. May 30 
Mother’s Day. May 14 
Thanksgiving Day. November 30 
W. E. MARSHALL & CO., Inc. 
150 WEST 23rd ST. Established 1902 NEW YORK, N. Y. 
Telephones 
CHELSEA 3-3287, 3-3288 
LOCATION OF OUR STORE 
Our store, No. 150 West 23rd Street, is situated 
between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. 
