Why Wayside Nurseries 
The spot where today our nurseries are located 
was at one time part of Lake Erie. The receding 
of the lake to lower levels ages ago left on its 
south shore a great variety of soils. On the 
two hundred or more acre garden cultivated by 
Wayside, are found seven distinct and abso- 
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lutely different soils. It is because of this unique 
condition that we are able to so successfully 
raise the greatest possible variety of plants. 
A hardy plant nursery so scientifically laid out, 
is, to our knowledge, not found anywhere else 
in this country. 
Novelties 
We never offer novelties that 
are untried and unproven. Every 
new thing we offer is, in a sense, 
old to us, because of having first 
stood the rigid test we demand. 
Further, goodly quantities are al¬ 
ways grown before these novelties 
are offered for sale, giving the 
customer the benefit of quantity 
production. 
When to Order 
Early planting and successful 
results go hand in hand. Plant as 
soon as the soil in your garden is in 
a workable condition. Transplant 
plants while they are dormant. 
There is always a severe shock if 
transplanting is done when plants 
have long, green tops. Order early 
if possible, it takes time to care¬ 
fully prepare your order for ship¬ 
ment. 
No Storage Plants Shipped 
No plants are carried in storage 
cellars or warehouses. Each order 
is dug fresh from the field and 
stock is shipped immediately after 
it has been packed, that same day. In other words, there 
is no loss of root strength. 
It is this class of stock and careful service that has 
made Wayside Gardens the best known and most re¬ 
liable nursery in this country. 
ORDERS UNDER $3.00 
PLEASE ADD 35c 
Here are the reasons why we ask you to 
add 35c to your remittance on order 
for less than $3.00. 
First of all, we insist on maintaining 
that standard of quality which has 
been responsible for our part in making 
many of America's most beautiful 
gardens. 
Second, it is our desire to charge the 
lowest possible price for the quality re¬ 
sponsible for these results. 
In order to maintain these two vital 
requisites, we have based our prices in 
this catalog on the assumption that or¬ 
ders received will be $3.00 or more. If 
your purchase is for a lesser amount 
than $3.00, it will be a privilege to 
serve you and we feel you will gladly 
add 35c additional to your remittance 
so we may maintain at the lowest pos¬ 
sible price these standards, which have 
done so much to give great pleasure 
and beauty. 
Orders for less than $3.00 for seeds, 
sundries or books do not carry this 
extra 35c charge. 
Shipments to Canada 
The Canadian Government re¬ 
quires a special permit for bulbs 
and plants. Canadian clients may 
obtain a permit number from the 
Secretary, Destructive Insect and 
Pest Act Advisory Board, Ottawa. 
This permit number should appear 
on the order. 
Guarantee 
We guarantee that every bulb 
or plant we ship is first class in 
every respect. We further guaran¬ 
tee that they will bloom for you the 
first season if you will but give 
them reasonable care. 
Of course, you would not expect 
us to replace plants lost in your 
garden through carelessness or 
lack of knowledge. Nor would you 
expect us to assume any respon¬ 
sibility for losses caused by uncon¬ 
trollable weather conditions. 
We further guarantee safe ar¬ 
rival, in good condition, at all 
points within the United States. 
Any not so arriving, we will at once 
upon your advice, replace without 
cost to you. 
Remittances 
These may be made whichever way is most convenient 
to you. Please write the amount remitted upon the order. 
Your remittance and your order will be acknowledged at 
once when received. All orders under $10.00 are strictly 
cash with order. 
Errors 
Errors are possible during rush periods. We, therefore, 
suggest that you check over plants immediately upon 
receipt. If any plants or bulbs have been damaged while 
in transit, or if shortages occur, notify us promptly, and 
correction will be made immediately, or new stock sent 
without charge for that which might be damaged. 
Shipping Directions 
All plants and bulbs will be shipped at the proper time 
for planting. If there is a special date on which you 
would like to receive the plants, mention it on the order 
blank and shipment will be made in time to have plants 
arrive on the day specified. Shipments will be made by 
parcel post or express at our option, unless specific ship¬ 
ping instructions are received with order. 
We shall be very glad to open charge accounts when 
desired; in this case, please send bank or trade references 
with your order. All charge accounts are due the first 
day of the month following date of purchase. 
C.O.D.—We do not like to send plants or other perish¬ 
able goods collect on delivery, and do so only at your risk. 
Transportation Charges 
It is impossible to predetermine the size and weight of 
roses, shrubs or hardy plants, therefore, all transportation 
charges are paid by the customer and are not included 
in the price. All seeds are delivered free. 
Do not include any extra money for transportation 
with your remittance. A notice of the correct amount of 
postage we have advanced will be found inside the pack¬ 
age containing your plants or bulbs. 
