Please Read This Page Before Ordering 
The business of Wayside Gardens is conducted each year with scores of thousands of cus¬ 
tomers—and is based upon confidence and co-operation. By its very nature most of our 
shipping must be done during only a few weeks in each year. At the peak, thousands of 
orders must be filled every day. 
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We appreciate your confidence in ordering from us—and reciprocate this confidence by 
our guarantees. Based on many years' experience we have worked out systems for handling 
orders expeditiously and correctly with a minimum of co-operation from the customer. 
However, you can help us, and 
enaijie us to give you the best pos¬ 
sible service, if you will order as 
early as possible and comply with 
the few simple requests given else¬ 
where on this page, as to remit¬ 
tances, transportation charges, 
checking our shipments immedi¬ 
ately upon receipt, and claims un¬ 
der our guarantee. 
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. 
is no loss of root strength. 
ON ORDERS UNDER $3.00 ^ 
PLEASE ADD 35c 
Here are the reasons why we ask you 
to add 35c to your remittance on orders 
for less than $3.00. 
First of all, we insist on maintaining 
that standard of quality which has 
been responsible for our part in help¬ 
ing make 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 this standard, 
we have based our prices in this cata¬ 
log on the assumption that orders re¬ 
ceived 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, but please add 35c additional to 
your remittance. 
★ 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, Ottavya. 
This permit number should appear 
on the order. 
A Fair 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 core. 
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. 
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. 
Convenient Remittances 
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. Checks, money orders or bank drafts 
may be used. Currency should only be sent by registered 
mail. 
In other words, there 
Claims For Errors Should Be Prompt 
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. 
We shall be very glad to open charge accounts when 
desired; in this case, please send bank or trade refer¬ 
ences 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 per¬ 
ishable goods collect on delivery, and do so only at your 
risk. 
Shipping Directions Are Desirable 
All plants and bulbs will be shipped at the proper time 
for planting. This often requires two shipments. 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 speci¬ 
fied. Shipments will be made by parcel post or express 
at our option, unless specific shipping instructions are 
received with order. 
Transportation Charges 
It is impossible to predetermine the size and weight 
of roses, shrubs or hardy plants, therefore, transportation 
charges are not included in the purchase 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 
package containing your plants or bulbs. 
