THE BOOK OF ANNUALS 
By Alfred C. Hottes 
Over 100 genera described 
with full directions for their 
care, culture and use. Lists 
of different annuals for dif¬ 
ferent purposes and a con¬ 
densed tabular cultural list. 
180 pages, 122 illustrations. 
Cloth $1.50, postpaid $1.65. 
1939 Garden Book 
G REETINGS! Another year has rolled around and again 
it is our great privilege to present to you our 1939 Garden 
Book wherein we have listed and described what we 
believe to be the best Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, Horticultural, Poultry 
and Pet Supplies which it is possible to obtain, and we have tried 
to include in our Book as much information as possible to aid 
you in using our materials. We have spent many years in getting 
together all of this information, and we hope that you will not 
only use this Book in ordering our goods but will find it a valu¬ 
able reference work to which you will often refer. Please re¬ 
member that our motto is “Punctuality, Sterling Quality, 
Courteous Treatment,” and we intend to live up to it. 
Although we have procured the very best seed it has been 
possible to obtain, and have given you all the information we 
could think of to help you succeed, we must suggest that due 
allowance must always be made for weather and soil conditions 
on which hinge maturity dates, germination, and even the 
quality of the crop. Our seeds are tested by approved and 
modern methods, and no inferior seed is knowingly sent to our 
customers. In spite of this, failures will occur, usually from some 
cause beyond our control, and while we will do everything in our 
power to assist our customers, we must advise that our seeds 
are sold under the following usual non-warranty: 
WE GIVE NO WARRANTY, expressed or implied, as to 
description, quality, productiveness or any other matter of 
any seeds, bulbs, or plants we send out, and we will not be 
in any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser does 
not accept the goods on these terms, they are at once to be 
returned. 
PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING 
We aim to give our customers the best service possible. If we make 
an error, tell us about it and we’ll make it right. If there is any 
information you want in our line of business, write us (if you can’t 
call), and we shall be glad to give it careful attention. Our various 
departments are in charge of experts who are able to answer intel¬ 
ligently almost all inquiries pertaining to horticulture, agriculture, 
poultry, and pet stock. Always write inquiries on a sheet separate 
from your order; it means quicker reply. 
The attention of our customers is respectfully called to the follow¬ 
ing directions which will, if followed, be an aid to purchasers as well 
as to ourselves. 
PARCEL POST RATES 
We deliver by PARCEL POST FREE to any post oflice in the 
United States all cash orders for Flower and Vegetable Seeds in 
packets, ounces, and pounds, unless otherwise noted. No seed 
delivered free unless order is accompanied with the cash. 
For postage on Peas, Beans, Corn, Vegetable and Field 
Seeds in larger quantities and all merchandise, consult 
following table. All merchandise other than seeds, 
bulbs and plants up to and including 8 ounces in weight 
can be sent at the rate of 1 cent an ounce regardless of 
distance. Over 8 ounces at the Zone Rate. 
NOTE. When estimating postage on goods not included in our 
free delivery, bear in mind that while the packing on one pound may 
weigh only the fraction of a pound, it must be considered as a full 
pound when adding postage. On larger quantities add postage in 
proportion. 
You may now send parcels ICO inches, length and girth 
combined, and up to 70 pounds to all zones. 
When larger quantities are wanted we can pack in two or more 
parcels if necessary, provided money is remitted to cover postage. 
1st and 2d zones (150 miles) 8 cents first pound, 2 cents second 
pound, 1 cent each additional pound. 
3d zone (150 to 300 miles) 9 cents first pound, 2 cents second 
pound, 2 cents each additional pound. 
For each additional zone add 1 cent; for each additional pound 
add 2 cents. 
All goods sent by Parcel Post are at purchaser’s risk, unless in¬ 
sured. Insurance is 5 cents for $5, 8 cents for $25, 10 cents for $50. 
This insures delivery only, but not damage to package. 
How to Send Money. Remittances may be sent either in the 
form of a Money Order, Bank Check or Draft, or, if currency is sent, 
it should be registered. Postage stamps are satisfactory for small 
amounts. 
Orders from Unknown Correspondents. We often receive 
orders from unknown correspondents without remittances, who 
request that we forward the goods and payment will be sent later. 
Please do not ask us to do this unless established credit has been 
previously arranged with us, as satisfactory business references inust 
alivays be given by customers wishing to open accounts for credit. 
IMPORTANT. Merchandise to be returned for credit must be 
returned within 5 days in good order free of expense to us. 
Should you want to purchase anything needed in the garden, green¬ 
house, or farm, not listed in this catalogue, we will gladly fill your 
order at the lowest market price, or quote prices il desired. 
Gardeners’ and Farmers’ Situations. We have, at times, the 
names of practical gardeners and farm managers in want ol situations. 
If parties desiring such will write us, we shall be glad to put them in 
communication with men whom we deem suitable. We make no 
I charge for this service. 
LAWN-MOWER REPAIRING . . . HAND AND POWER 
We have an up-to-date shop equipped with all of the latest machinery and superintended by experts so that we are able to take 
care of any jobs of any kind on either liand or power lawn-mowers. We will call lor and deliver work on short notice, Our men are 
interested in lawn-mowers and we are sure their work will please you. Won t you give us an op])ortunity to prove this? 
THE MEYER SEED CO., 34-36 Lisht St., BALTIMORE, MD. 
