1940 Garden Book 
G ARDENING is one of those hobbies that offer new 
surprises each year because there are always new 
plants to try and some old favorites that we have 
never grown before. Our 1940 Garden Book contains the 
best selection of Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, Horticultural, 
Poultry and Pet Supplies, available at the present time. 
We are eager that you should know about these things, 
and we have endeavored to give you as much information 
as space would permit. As the result of our experience 
through the years, we have assembled helpful hints which 
we hope will be useful to you. Our motto is “Punctuality, 
Sterling Quality, Courteous Treatment,” and we do our 
best to follow' it. 
All of our seed is tested by modern methods, and 
nothing of inferior quality is knowingly sent to our clients. 
Yet, failures sometimes occur due to adverse conditions 
of nature or other factors beyond our control. To be sure, 
we are glad to assist our customers in every way possible 
in the growing of better crops, but we must advise that 
all of our seeds are sold under the following conditions. 
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. 
THE BOOK OF ANNUALS By Alfred C. Holies 
Over 100 genera described with full directions for their care, culture 
and use. Lists of different annuals for different purposes and a condensed 
tabular cultural list. 180 pages, 122 illustrations. Cloth $1.50, post¬ 
paid $1.65. 
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. 
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 must 
always 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 fdl your 
order at the lowest market price, or quote prices if desired. 
Gardeners’ and Farmers’ Situations. We have, at times, the 
names of practical gardeners and farm managers in want of situations. 
If persons desiring such will write us, we shall be glad to put them in 
communication with men whom we deem suitable. We make no 
charge for this service. 
PARCEL POST RATES 
We deliver by PARCEL POST FREE to any post office in the 
United States all cash orders for Flower and Vegetable Seeds in 
packets, ounces, and Lt 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. 
LAWN-MOWER REPAIRING . . . HAND AND POWER 
Wc 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 hand or power lawn mowers. We will call for 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 opportunity to prove this? 
THE MEYER SEED CO., 34-36 Light St., BALTIMORE, MD. 
