

is enclosed. When final shipment is made, another slip so states. Check them with order 
and if short, notify us at once. 
Guarantee. Our bulbs are true to name and healthy, but we do not guarantee 
results since we do not control the conditions under which they are grown. If, in your 
opinion, our bulbs are not up to our specifications, notify us at once. If you are not 
then satisfied with our explanation, they may be returned. No refund will be made 
if planted unless circumstances indicate bulbs were at fault. 
Culture directions are in this catalog, hence none are sent with bulbs. 
Catalogs. Spring Catalog, Jan. 15. Fall Catalog, Aug. 15. Names are dropped from 
our mailing list if you do not buy for two years. If not interested, please ask P.M. to 
return this catalog at our expense, thus saving paper, labor and postage. 
Correspondence. We enjoy your friendly letters. I answer them twice a year in our 
Introductory Letter. It is a fact that I work twelve hours a day or more and am still 
unable to answer all letters requiring it. Read entire catalog before asking questions. 
Identifying Bulbs. We usually can. Send flower, foliage and if possible, a bulb. Give 
all facts known. Enclose self-addressed postcard and attach your letter to outside of 
package. We do not attempt to identify horticultural varieties of Gladiolus, Iris, etc. 
Time of Delivery. All bulbs are delivered within range of correct planting dates. 
GENERAL CULTURAL DIRECTIONS 
Rich sandy loam is the best soil. Only a few, like Bearded Iris, prefer heavy soil. 
A very few, like Gloriosas, must have sandy soil. 
All soils require the addition of much humus. Compost all garbage, weeds, leaves, 
cut branches and manures. When rotted, add to soil and thoroly mix. 
Fertilizers. We recommend only animal manures and compost. Fresh manure can 
be used on a few plants, that are growing vigorously, as a very light mulch, but after 
flowering. Too much fertilizer before flowering time may almost or wholly stop the 
flowers. When the growth of a plant becomes abnormally rapid it is unlikely to flower 
or produce fruit. Your over-fertilized peach tree is likely to produce no fruit. 
Do not fertilize a plant in dry soil, or use any fertilizer, unless thoroly rotted in a 
compost heap, in the soil before planting bulbs, seeds, or plants. Water lawns, trees, any 
plants well the day before applying fertilizer and again a few days after application. 
After blooming, many neglect their bulbs. As a result the bulbs do not flower the 
following year. For success one must continue to give good culture. This is the time 
to fertilize, irrigate and cultivate frequently, until yellowing foliage indicates the bulb 
is becoming dormant. During this growth period next year’s flower buds are formed. 
Depth of planting and distance apart often cause too much concern. Bulbs usually 
have sufficient adaptability to do well under widely varying conditions. If left in one 
place a few years, most bulbs adjust themselves to their preferred depth. Approximately, 
bulbs should be about 2 or 3 times their diameter apart unless their habit of growth 
is spreading—like Ranunculus. In such cases plant farther apart. Small bulbs as large as 
Daffodils may be 4” to 6” deep. Bulbs with a heavy erect stem need deep planting in 
order to remain erect. Plant deeper in light sandy soils than in heavy soils and in cold 
climates to protect from frost. 
Pests. Snails and slugs are most serious garden pests. We have found the very best 
control is furnished by Bug-geta Pellets. They also kill cut worms and grasshoppers. 
Because so easy to apply, they are more economical than powders which require you to 
stoop in placing them. Buy the economical way, in 25 lb. bags. Price $3.75 f.o.b. 
La Verne. Ants are a pest in the house and in the garden. They distribute aphis and 
mealy bug and tend them like domestic animals. Best control is Ant-B-Gon. Set of 4 
dispensers, filled, 60c f.o.b. La Verne. Best to send by mail. Ask your P.M. the amount 
of postage required on 2 lbs. from La Verne and send this amount above the price of — 
60c. Ant-B-Gon liquid for refilling, 4 oz. 25c postpaid. Mealy bugs are a serious pest 
to garden and house plants. They are everywhere and must be controlled. First destroy 
ants. Wash them off of house plants and use a spray of water from hose to dislodge 
from garden plants. You will still need to spray with Garden Volc. Use any type of . 
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