HOW WE SHIP LILIES 
K SHIP PARCEL POST except on large orders which are ship])ed 
])y Express. We guarantee safe arrival of all plants shipped. AL>L 
ORDERS ARE SENT POSTPAID. 
guarantee our plants to be true to name and to be delivered 
to you in good condition. All complaints should be made within 
10 days of delivery. Our climate permits us to dig lilies for early 
shipment, thus assuring purchaser of blossoms at least six weeks earlier than 
from colder climates. We can shi]) at any date suited to your locality. 
We grow our own plants and our ideal climate causes the lilies to be stored 
with bloom, and they are ready to burst into bud with the first warm weather. 
W e have lilies full of buds in February. 
OUR TERMS: P. O. Order or Bank Draft must accompanv each order. 
Make payable to VAN NESS WA:TER GARDENS. R. D. 1, Upland. Calif. 
No orders sent C. O. D. unless 50% of value of order is enclosed. REMEM¬ 
BER, all orders are sent postpaid. 
CALIFORNIA customers please add S% sales tax. Orders for less than 
$1.00 should add 10c for postage. 
Those within driving distance will enjoy a visit to our gardens, which are 
becoming one of the beauty spots of the Southland, eastern visitors being 
brought here as part of a sight seeing trip. We are always glad to escort 
visitors over our display grounds, but during the busy season we invite you 
to come and enjoy yourself, even should we be too busy to accompany you. 
WRITE US REGARDING YOUR PROBLEMS. This catalogue gives 
full instruction for making a water garden, but should any problem arise upon 
which you wish advice, just send us a stamped envelope and we will be happy 
to help you in any way possible. 
The Whole Family Enjoys a Pool. 
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