1940 
E WISH to express our Lest 
tkanks to our clients, a great num- 
ker of wkom kave used our seeds, 
kulks, etc., for many successive seasons 
during our 38 years in kusiness. 
Tk IS fact in itself, and our long experi¬ 
ence in tke kusiness wkick enakles us to 
supply tke finest quality in every case, is 
tke kest recommendation we can offer 
prospective customers. 
Every year we kave added to tke ever 
popular staples suck new varieties of flowers 
and vegetakles wkick kave proven meri¬ 
torious. Again tkis year you will find 
listed tke kest new varieties of kotk seeds 
and plants wkick were produced last year. 
W. E. MARSHALL & CO., Inc. 
Owing to the unsettled world conditions 
and consequent fluctuating prices at the time 
of issuing this catalog, all prices quoted 
herein are subject to change 
c^FORMATION 
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. 
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 “Consider the Lilies” 
A complete list of over 100 varieties described and 
illustrated. (See page 62.) 
IMPORTANT DATES FOR 1940 
Easter Sunday.March 24 
Decoration Day.May 30 
Mother’s Day.May 12 
W. E. MARSHALL & CO., Inc. 
150 WEST 23 rd 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. 
