OLDS’ BULBS, SEEDS AND PERENNIAL 

OUR FALL BOOK COVER 
The picture on the cover of this book is of a planting of Olds’ 
Darwin Tulips at one of the entrances to Wisconsin’s beautiful 
State Capitol. 
HOW TO ORDER 
Send in your order as early as possible on the enclosed 
order blank. It will be acknowledged at once and bulbs 
sent as soon as stocks are ready. Later in the season our 
stocks may become broken and it will probably be im- 
possible to replace them. Orders for plants will be sent 
about September 10th, weather permitting. No postage is 
required as prices include postage. Our terms are cash 
with the order or we will ship C. O. D., providing one- 
fourth of the amount accompanies the order. Field seeds 
or fertilizers, however, unless quoted postpaid, are sent 
express or freight collect. 
PRICES 
Do not confuse our prices with those being made on 
flowering size bulbs. Small No. 2 and 3 bulbs will bloom 
but it takes the No. 1 greenhouse forcing size to produce 
the choice, strong-stemmed, large flowers that we all de- 
sire. Our prices are postpaid and genuine bargains con- 
sidering the quality. 

OLDS’ EARLY ORDER GIFT 
With every order for BULBS amounting to $2.00 or more, received before 
October 10th, we will include free one dozen Blue Muscari Bulbs. Send your 
order early and take advantage of our free gift. 
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This diagram shows you the depth and distance apart to plant bulbs. 

PLANTS for 
FALL 
PLANTING 
Plant Olds’ bulbs and plants this fall. No 
garden or planting is complete without a 
plentiful supply of beautiful spring flowers. 
If you are going to have these gay spring 
flowers, the planting and work must be done 
this fall. Fall bulbs are easy to grow. All 
that igs necessary is to give the bulb a fair 
chance to develop. The most important item 
to remember is that all bulbs have good 
drainage to survive. Please note our cultural 
directions printed on this page. To a large 
extent the beauty of your spring garden will 
depend much upon the quality and type of 
material that you plant. We have a reputa- 
tion of supplying only the best bulbs obtainable 
and our list comprises the best varieties for 
outdoor planting. 
While we think of fall as_bulb-planting time, it is also 
the time to plant Peonies, Iris, Lilies, Phlox, and other 
perennials. Our large assortment of plants are all field 
grown two to three years old. Ideal for permanent beds 
and borders. Like the bulbs, when once established they 
will produce an abundance of flowers for years to come. 
OLDS’ FIFTY-FIVE-YEAR-OLD GUARANTEE 
We guarantee all bulbs sent out to be of largest size, 
true to name and to arrive in satisfactory condition. If 
upon arrival our bulbs are not equal or superior to any 
bulbs you could have purchased, or you are not entirely 
satisfied, they may be returned to us and your money 
will be promptly refunded. Bulbs and seeds are planted 
under varying conditions of soil and climate and we will 
not be responsible for them after they are planted. Nor 
do we give any further warranty, express or implied, as 
to description, quality, productiveness or any other mat- 
ter of any seeds, bulbs or plants we send out and will 
not be responsible for the crop. 
HOW TO PLANT 
Plant only the finest quality bulbs. 
Olds’ bulbs are the best that can 
possibly be secured. They have 8 
reputation for large flowers and uni- 
formity of size and color. Most bulbs 
should be planted in the open 
ground as early in the fall as pos- 
sible, as this gives them time to 
make suitable root growth before 
freezing weather. They can be plant- 
ed right up to the time the ground 
freezes, but with late plantings be 
sure that a very heavy application 
of mulch is placed over the beds. 
All bulbs should be planted to the 
depth shown in the diagram. Set the 
bulbs firmly, taking care not to leave 
an air space at the base of the bulb 
where water will settle and cause 
the bulb to rot. CHOOSE A WELL 
DRAINED LOCATION, This is most 
important. If you do not have a 
suitable place raise the bed about 
Six inches for good drainage. Bone 
meal is a good fertilizer to use as it 
will not burn. See page 20. Cover 
the bed after the ground freezes 
with some form of mulch, 
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Diameter of Bed 3 inches apart 

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