
° IMPORTANT TO CUSTOMERS ° 


We Welcome Charge Accounts 
We invite you to take advantage of a charge account with us. 
So that no time will be Jost in executing your first order, please 
refer, preferably, to someone in either your own or our line of 
business with whom you have a charge account. 
Discounts 
A discount of 5 per cent is allowed on Flower Seed Orders 
ONLY when cash accompanies order. 
This does not apply to any other items or to dealer orders. 
A 2 per cent cash discount may be deducted on bills for Flower 
Seeds, Vegetables Seeds and Bulbs if payment is made within 10 
days from date of bill. 
Please note that these discounts do not apply to other 
goods listed in this Catalog. Grass Seed, Farm Seed, Tools, 
Implements, Fertilizers, etc., are net. 
Conditions of Sales 
All contracts, sales, and acknowledgments of orders are con- 
tingent upon crop failure, our ability to import and make deliv- | 
eries in conformity with the ‘‘Plant Quarantine Act,” partial de- 
liveries by growers or manufacturers, strikes, or other unavoid- 
able causes beyond our control, clerical errors included; also 
unsatisfactory credit standing. All quotations are subject to 
market changes and goods being unsold on receipt of order. 
“In accord with the disclaimer adopted by the American Seed 
Trade Association, the Henry F. Michell Co. gives no warranty, 
express or implied, as to the productiveness of any seeds, or 
bulbs it sells and will not be in any way responsible for the crop. 
Our liability, in all instances, is limited to the purchase price of 
the seeds or bulbs.” 
Parcel Post Rates 
On Seeds, Bulbs, Plants or Roots not exceeding eight (8) 
ounces in weight, the postage charge is 1c for each two (2) 
ounces or fraction thereof; sundries or other merchandise not 
exceeding eight (8) ounces in weight, the postage charge is 
1l4c for each two (2) ounces or fraction thereof. Seeds, Bulbs, 
Plants, Roots, Sundries, etc., weighing over eight (8) ounces, 
are sent at zone rates. 
If Special Delivery is wanted, an additional 17c is required on 
packages weighing up to two (2) pounds—25c on packages 
weighing more than two (2) pounds and up to ten (10) pounds 
—35c on packages weighing more than ten (10) pounds, which 
also includes special handling and transportation as first-class 
mail. 
If remittance accompanies order, a sufficient amount should 
be included to cover the extra charge—if ordered to be sent by 
either of the methods as stated above. 
Plants and cold-storage bulbs cannot be sent C.O.D. owing to 
the fact that they are perishable items. 
No C.O.D. shipments of other material for Jess than $1.00. 
Shipments of goods C.O.D. outside of, our automobile de- 
livery limits can only be made that way provided a partial 
remittance is sent with the order to guarantee that the goods will 
be accepted on arrival. 
Please Notice 
Orders at prices in this Catalog will be filled only for those en- 
gaged in the florist, landscape gardening, and market gardening 
business, or others entitled to such prices. We reserve the right 
to refuse to fill orders for others not entitled to these prices. 



Forwarding Service 
We pay postage on all orders for Flower Seeds. If other items 
are wanted by mail, remit postage according to the zone in which 
you reside. All postage is charged on dealers’ orders regardless 
of items ordered. 
Important Notice 
All shipments of plants, perishable stock, and cold-storage 
bulbs are made at buyer’s risk only. 
If such shipments arrive in damaged condition, accept them and 
receipt for them accordingly, and make claim for your loss on 
the transportation company. We, of course, will hold ourselves 
ready to assist you in any possible way. 
Our custom to guarantee the actual arrival of goods (except 
at points where there is no Frieght or Express agent) will still be 
continued, and claims for Joss or non-arrival of merchandise not 
perishable will, as in the past, be cared for by us. 
Mail and Telephone Orders 
Orders sent to us by mail are taken care of promptly; generally 
they are filled the same day as received. Phone orders get prompt 
attention. If you are in a hurry, this is the best way to get your 
order to us. 
Special 
Telephone Service 

BELL: 
Lombard 3-5620 to 3-5629 
Telephone your order. It will get prompt, courteous 
attention here. 



HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 516 and 518 Market St., PHILA. 5 
509-11-13 Ludlow St. and 
American and Dauphin Sts. 
Warehouses: 
SEEDS 
BULBS, PLANTS, GARDEN SUPPLIES, FERTILIZERS, 
INSECT DESTROYERS, POULTRY SUPPLIES, ETC. 

Retail Catalog sent on request 

