of flowers in our own lives and are probably eager to bring the influence of flow- 
ers into other lives. We must have enough for ourselves and should have them 
te give away: To the sick friends, those bereaved by war, the U. S. O., soldier’s 
hospitals, churches and wherever their message will give courage or cheer. 
We are doing our best to supply you with bulbs at non-inflationary prices. 
It is not too easy on account of the shortage of labor. Right now we could use two 
good men. One might do. We could use a good office assistant to pack bulbs, etc. 
Come over and help us if you like this work. 
You must not expect us to write letters unless unavoidable. Our office force 
must be used to fill orders. We will be as prompt as possible and you will at 
least get your bulbs before time to plant. We do not anticipate serious delays. 
Cooperate with us and be patient if necessary and we will serve you well. 
One of the best ways to bring the influence of flowers into other’s lives is 
to call the attention of your friends to our helpful catalog. May you have a nice 
garden yourself. 
Yours for Victory, 
CECIL HOUDYSHEL 

TERMS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING 
Read the following carefully, It will avoid delay or misunderstading 
Sales Tax. California customers must add 214% for state sales tax. 
Order Early. Late planting results in less satisfaction with most bulbs. 
Remit with order by check or M. O. Currency or coins are acceptable but we 
are not responsible if lost. Stamps reluctantly accepted at 8% discount. 
C.0.D. Please do not order C.O.D. 
Postage prepaid on orders of $1.00 or over. Under $1.00, add 10c¢ for postage 
and wrapping. Insurance 5c extra, for orders up to $5.00. 10c for orders $5.00 to 
$25.00. 
Prices given are for one bulb unless otherwise stated. A dozen costs ten times 
che price of one. Six bulbs are sold at the dozen rate. If not otherwise priced, 100 
bulbs are sold for the price of 7 doz., or 70 times the cost of one. Not less than 
100 are sold at 100 rate. 50 are sold for the price of 4 doz. 
Wholesale. Dealers send for our Wholesale Bulletin. Use your business sta- 
tionery or otheriwise identify yourself as a bonafide dealer. 
Garden Clubs, who pool their orders for collective buying in quantity, send 
for our Garden Club Bulletin. We give you wholesale prices and discounts on a 
“Transportation prepaid” basis. This Garden Club Bulletin is available only to 
the official Purchasing Agent of actually organized Garden Clubs but not. to in- 
dividuals, even though Garden Club members. 
Foreign Orders. Postage is prepaid if no greater than to our 8th zone. Best 
to remit a little extra. If too much, we send extra bulbs. 
Errors, Our packers make a few, not many. We want to correct them. Notify 
us at once in case of shortage or error. Unpack your order as soon as received. 
Don’t wait two weeks, then tell us the bulbs were mouldy. 
Substitution. If out of a variety, we usually substitute one as near like it as 
possible, as good or better and of equal or greater value. If you do not approve 
this, say, “no substitution.” 
Guarantee. Our bulbs are true to name, and healthy. We do not, however, ac- 
cept any responsibility for their performance since we cannot control the con- 
ditions of their growth. If, in your opinion, our bulbs are not up to our specifi- 
cations, please notify us at once when you receive them. But do not return them 
until we explain, unless you are sure they are damaged or faulty. Customers some- 
times err in judgement and one returned dwarf Baby Callas because they were 
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