O NE of the most often asked questions is: 
When is the right time to plant, the aut' 
umn or the spring? The answer to this 
question depends entirely on the material to be 
planted, the location it is to be planted in, and 
the time when the question is asked. 
The autumn is the better time to handle all 
plant material of unquestioned hardiness. In the 
fall, weather and soil conditions, as a rule, are 
better than in the early spring. A little covering 
of excelsior or clean dry straw is all the winter 
protection required. 
Do not let the first light frost in the fall stop 
your garden operations. Light frosts are a help 
rather than a hindrance. 
Always remember that the best time to trans- 
plant any hardy plant or rock plant’is when it 
is dormant. Most Hardy Plants are dormant 
in our country early in September immediately 
after the hottest and driest days of the summer 
are over. Transplant them just before they com' 
mence their new fall growth. It is our practice 
to ship no plants or bulbs except at the season 
when they will give best results. If you lack 
experience, order early and leave the responsi' 
bility of shipping with us. We guarantee results. 
Every order in the autumn is carefully ex' 
amined, material and location carefully consid' 
ered, and shipment is made only of such ma' 
terial as can be transplanted in your part of the 
country at that particular time. If your order 
contains plants or bulbs which are better planted 
in the spring they are carried over by us and 
sent to you in the spring. This work of exam' 
ining is not left to employees; it is done by a 
responsible ofiicial of the company with many 
years of experience. 
Plant Alpine and Herbaceous Plants from September 1st to November 1st. 
Roses from October 15th to December 1st. Peonies, German and Japanese Iris 
from September 1st to frost. Oriental Poppies and Pyrethrums from August 
15th to October 15th. Dutch bulbs from October 1st until ground is frozen. 
Madonna Lilies from August 15th to November 1st. All other Lilies immediate¬ 
ly when received. 
Hardy Plant Catalog 
Only a limited number of plants are offered 
in this bulb catalog. If you do not have our 
Plant catalog we will gladly forward a copy. 
It’s a 160'page hand book with full cultural 
directions offering the most up'tO'date collection 
of hardy plants grown in America, Roses, Bulbs, 
and Sutton’s Seeds. 32 pages in faithful colors. 
Please include in letter of request five 3'cent 
stamps to cover forwarding charges. Or drop a 
postal card and book will be sent by express, 
25c collect. This charge may be deducted from 
remittance for goods purchased. 
Autumn Planting 
Guaranteed 
Inasmuch as the autumn is the better time to 
plant most Hardy Plants, we urge you do all 
planting possible from September 15th to end 
of October. We will replace free of charge the 
following spring plants sent you this fall that 
might be winter'killed. We assume all responsi' 
bility, but of course, you will give them the re' 
quired care and protection and not hold us re' 
sponsible for personal carelessness or neglect. 
When reporting losses in spring mention order 
number, please. 
