IMPORTANT TO PURCHASERS 
We have been specializing in Pelargoniums and Geraniums 
for the past forty years. We have customers from coast to 
coast and their repeat orders are our best recommendations. 
All sates and quotations are strictly cash basis regardless 
of the responsibility 6f the customer. Our prices are low; 
we guarantee full count and render the best possible service 
in every Way: 
We take every precaution to keep each variety true to 
name. All claims must be made immediately on receipt of 
goods. Later claims will not be considered. When loss occurs 
through our fault, we will correct same, but will not be 
responsible for damage in transit. 
EXPRESS or MAIL ORDERS—We prefer to ship via ex- 
press, charges collect.’ If you prefer Parcel Fost, please in- 
rene charges, or add 20 per cent with order. Orders less 
than $2.00, add 50c for handling and mailing charges. Cali- 
fornia customers add 2%% for sales tax, Los Angeles 3%. 
NOTICE—When ordering we suggest that you list a few 
substitiutes in case some ordered are out of stock. Or may 
we substitute with an equally good variety, or a larger size? 
DESCRIPTIONS 
We have given our own description of each variety. It 
should be clearly understood that cultural condition (soil, 
climate and weather conditions), influence many Pelargoni- 
ums; especially the Domesticum group, to such a degree that 
there will be found considerable variation in the size, shape 
and coloring of the flowers. 
Prices Subject to Change 
PELARGONIUMS 
PEL. DOMESTICUM (P. Hybr. grandiflorum). Lady or 
Martha Washington Show or Fancy Geraniums. For Spring 
and Summer bloominz, offering a rich and varied combina- 
tion of colors. Our exten-ive collection includes new and 
choice, also old and rare varieties. Many of our own hybrids, 
some of which are listed here and many more that we sell 
at the nursery only. Our Pelargonium Display is at its best 
during the months of April, May and June. Below a list of 
varieties available. We have many more too numerous to 
mention. If you desire a variety not listed here, let us know 
what you want—we may have them in stock—or better still, 
visit our nursery during the blooming season. Visitors are 
always welcome. 
CULTURE 
Pelargoniums grow in most any soil, but preferably in 
sandy loamy soil. Can be grown in full sun or partial shade. 
Delicate colors retain their full color by growing them in 
part shade. Leaf mould is always a welcome addition, also 
fertilizer, any commercial or Well rotted manure, about once 
a year. Not too often. Watering often during the Summer 
months. or blooming seascn, whenever quite cry. not too dry. 
Depending on soil ard location. During the winter months 
after trimming, or pruning is done, do not water for several 
weeks. Then watering only when very dry. For potted plants, 
they require a richer soil, sand humus, medium garden loam, 
well rotted manure and commercial fertilizer sparingly. 
During the spring and summer months they can be fed with 
small amounts of fertilizer every month or so. Or use liquid 
fertilizer. Plants should be pinched back a few months be- 
fore blooming season which begins March and April, depend- 
ing on weather and location. 
lor complete culture, we refer you to a new book, “Gerani- 
ums”, written by Helen Van Pelt Wilson. $2.75 per copy. 

A NEW BOOK ON “GERANIUMS” 
By HELEN VAN PELT WILSON 
A new slant on an old-fashioned plant appears in this 
complete guide to all Geraniums of the Pelargonium class. 
Gardeners from Maine to California, enthusiasts with 
window plants or a greenhouse collection, all will find 
this new book—the only modern one on the subjeect—a 
stimulating account of a fascinating subject. 
Included are chapters on Scented Leaved, Colored 
Leaved, Ivy Climbing, ‘Cactus and Pelargoniums (known 
as Martha or Lady Washing ‘ton) varieties. If Geraniums 
aren’t your hobby when you start to read this book, they 
will be when you finish. $265 grepaid. 
Sos 
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