
GENERAL INFORMATION 
d to make it as useful and interesting as possible. “War is over but we are not. 
1—This is the eighteenth edition of our annual séed catalogue. We have trie 
yet able to offer you a complete. 
our annual catalogue. Weare hoping that before 
2—We do not distribute seed packages throughout the country to be sold on 
a commission‘ basis. The seed we sell you in packages is the same good seed 
we deliver in bulk to market growers and florists. Since last summer the quan- 
tity of vegetable seed in a $0.05, $0.10, $0.15 and $.025 package is determined 
by the government, based on the ceiling price as per the seed administrator’s 
order A-920:; so that in a $0.10 package you are getting twice as many seeds as 
in a $0.05 package of the same variety. Our experience has shown that the 
amount of vegetable seed in a $0.10 package is about the ideal quantity for 
the family garden and we have regulated our filling equipment on that basis. 
3—HOW TO ORDER. Please do not wait until the Spring rush is on; 
order early, thus making sure of delivery of the particular varieties or articles 
wanted. On receipt of your orders we ship immediately the goods we have on 
hand except the bulbs and plants which are sent later when weather permits. 
IN ORDER to insure prompt delivery all new orders should be accom- 
panied with remittance or satisfactory references. Cheques should be made 
“PAVABLE AT PAR IN MONTREAL” or you can add 4% to cover ex- 
change charges, minimum $0.15. 
Please do not forget to add and remit the 2% provincial sales tax (for those 
living in localities where the 2% applies) and the 4% provincial sales tax 
for those living in cities such as Montreal, Quebec, etc., where the 4% sales 
tax applies. The sales tax does not apply in the case of bona fide farmers, 
market growers, florists who buy seeds and accessories as a mean of earning 
a living. 
3A—Please note that all seeds, plants from-our nursery, fertilizers, fungicides 
and insecticides ate exempt for everybody from Provincial sales tax. 
4—Write your name and address plainly and in full, and do not forget to men- 
tion whether you. want the goods shipped by post, express, truck, boat, air 
mail or freight? 
In the case of FLAG STATIONS, Freight or Express Charges must be 
included with all orders otherwise it will be necessary to reduce the quantities 
to allow for freight or express, or write you for additional money to cover 
transportation charges. 
5—Except for flower seeds which are sent prepaid, we prepay transpor- 
tation charges by Mail or Express only when and where stated throughout 
the catalogue. 
6—CHANGES OF RESIDENCE. If you change residence, please inform 
us of your new address, otherwise our next catalogue will be lost to you, to 
us and to others. : 
7—SEEDS GUARANTEE. We guarantee our seeds to be of good germina- 
tion, as per Government regulations, our liability however never to exceed the 
price paid for the quantity purchased. 
We take great care to have seed pure and reliable, but for reasons beyond our 
control it is impracticable to guarantee seed under all circumstances; therefore 
we give no warranty express or implied as to description, quality, productive- 
ness, etc., and will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser 
does not accept the goods on these terms they are at once to be returned. 
Except for germination, CLAIMS should be made not later than 5 days 
after the goods have been received, otherwise they will not be con- 
sidered. 
On all vegetable seed packages sold in bulk, we indicate the percentage of 
germination as per official test made at the beginning of the year. This is to 
serve as a guide to the growers when deciding how thick the seed newly pur- 
assortment of farm and garden accessories. The situation is improving however and this year we 
long we shall be able to offer you a comple te line of farm and garden tools. 
PLEASE READ. 
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chased should be sown. In some cases (when scientific tests have proved tha”. 
it is desirable to do so) we even treat the seed with Improved SEMESAN o 
SPERGON to destroy seed born diseases or germs which greatly enlrance its 
ability to germinate and grow normally. bs 4 
8—BULBS AND PLANTS GUARANTEE. We guarantee to deliver you~ 
good bulbs and good plants, full of life, free from injuri»us or noxious diseases; 
but we DO NOT replace plants or bulbs once they have been accepted or 
planted and no claims will be considered unless made within two (2) days 
after they have been delivered. ; : 
If the plants reach you in a bad condition, due to neglect.on our part suchas - 
bad packing, name wrongly written or parcel wrongly addressed, write us im- 
mediately or return these plants to us well packed so that we may have a 
chance to try and save them. If you decide to keep them, look after them well - 
until you hear from us. 
If plants are received in a bad condition, due to delays, errors or rough handling 
on the part of the transportation company, then you should present your claim 
to the transportation company as soon as possible after they are received. 
9—HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PLANTS. Plants are living things. 
When you pull plants or transplant them, you are always taking the risk of: 
losing a few. It is a major operation and the best doctor cannot guarantee the 
life of all his clients. The maximum loss, however, should never be more than 
10% and experienced horticulturists never lose more than 2%. Experience 
has taught us that there are more inexperienced planters than bad plants. 
It is impossible for us to ship the thousands of orders for plants that we receive * 
so that they will all arrive at the right time for planting. We begin shipping as. 
soon as the plants can be dug and we carry on With all possible speed during. 
the whole planting season. It is for you to keep these plants in a cool room-or 
cellar or to heel them in the garden so as to have them ready when the best 
time to plant has arrived in your locality. The best time for planting is‘when 
the buds begin to burst on the choke-cherries, the: raspberries, the currants or 
ilacs. : 
When you do some planting, do not be afraid to’ hurt the roots; choose a good 
garden soil and press it well on the roots so that there is perfect contact be- >” 
tween the roots and the soil, allowing the water in the soil to reach the roots 
and promote the formation of very small roots (rootlets and root hairs) by 
which ingredients contained in the soil are absorbed. The planting is well done 
when pulling on a leaf—it breaks and the plant itself is not pulled out; it means 
that the soil has been well pressed on the roots. If by this operation the plant. . 
is pulled out, you must start over again. According to our experience, 90% of 
the claims are due to the fact that the soil has not been pressed enough on the 
roots at planting time. 
Practise constant shallow cultivation around the plants in order to break off 
the crust that forms and prevent loss of moisture through evaporation. When 
conditions prevent you from practising shallow cultivation, apply partly de- 
composed straw or manure around the roots of the plants; this mulch or cover- 
ing will conserve the humidity of the soil and allow your plants to grow normally 
throughout the growing season. 
10—CLAIMS. Upon receipt of stock, examine carefully and if damaged 
in transit, notify the carriers, signing in which condition it is received and enter 
claim for the amount of the damage. If some mistakes have been made by our 
men in the preparation of the order, please notify us immediately. Claims 
should be made not later than two (2) days after arrival of goods. ° ; 
(See also Article 8.) 
ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO MARKET FLUCTUATIONS OR GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS is os 
FROM MONTREAL 
Always allow weight for packing. 
1 2 3 4 5 6 
Ib. IDs) a sbe: Lbs; e bs. 

Any Post Office within 20 miles 

lbs. 
$0.05 $0.07 $0.09 $0.11 $0.13 $0.15 $0.17 $0.18 $9.19 $9.20 $0.21 $0.22 
PARCEL POST RATES 
Over 
15 Ibs. 20 Ibs. 
up to up to 
20 Ibs. 25 Ibs. 
7 8 9 
lbs. Ibs. Ibs. 
10 
Ibs. 
il 
lbs. 
12 
Ibs. 
13 
Ibs. 
14 
lbs. 
15 
bs. 
$.023 $0.24 $9.25 
$0.30 $0.35 

Any Post Office beyond 20 miles but in the 
Province of Quebec 



Any Post Office in Ontario or Maritime 
Provinces 



Any Post Office in Manitoba 

Any Post Office in Saskatchewan 

Columbia 
Any Post Office in Alberta, or British 
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1.28 1.40 1.52 1.63 -1.74 1.85 

UNITED STATES 
1 cents per 0z.— minimum 3 cents, 14 cents per lb. or fraction of a pound. 

NEWFOUNDLAND 
12 cents per pound or frceation of a Ib. 

#5 TO OUR CUSTOMERS IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.—Please do not forget to add to your total the 2% provincial sales tax if you live in 
localities where the 2% 
See Article 3A re goods that are exempt from Provincial Sales Tax. 

applies and the 4% sales tax if you live in localities where the 4% applies, such as Montreal, Quebec, etc. 
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