Business Policies and 
Terms of Sale 
(Please read before ordering) 
Make all checks, drafts or money orders payable to TOPNOTCH GARDENS. 
Please do not send stamps or currency. Terms are cash with order except to those 
with established credit. 
Orders of $2.50 and over are sent postage prepaid. On orders under this 
amount, add 25c to cover packing and mailing costs. 
To give you large, fully developed rhizomes, we prefer to ship Iris during 
the month of August. We will, however, ship earlier or later. Mark preferred ship- 
ping date (any time after July 1st) on your order, and we will try to ship to suit 
your convenience. To save extra handling costs, we like to merge orders, shipping 
Poppies with Iris, Hemerocallis with Pecnies, etc. 
Early ordering is advised, especially on new varieties. When ordering, please 
state whether an equal or higher priced plant in the same color class may be sub- 
stituted in case we are sold out of desired variety Or specify second choice. 
Our stock is well grown, true to name, hardy and vigorous. If plants are not 
satisfactory or are not in good condition on arrival, return at once for exchange or 
refund of money Complaints cn stock must be made within five days after receipt. 
We cannot assume responsibility for plants after that time. We are interested, how- 
ever, in all plants that leave our nursery and reports of their performance are greatly 
appreciated. 
DISCOUNTS. Our plant prices are marked as low as possible, and still meet 
the costs of operating a business. A study of them will reveal that basically our 
prices are lower than many who offer “sensaticnal discounts.” <A trial order will 
convince you that the quality plants we send out, plus the generous extras, make it 
worth your while to place your orders with TOPNOTCH GARDENS. 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. Complete cultural directions will be sent with 
all orders. We would appreciate the enclosure of a stamped, addressed envelope 
for answering general garden questions or other questions not directly related to the 
plants ordered by you. 
BUSINESS REFERENCES AND STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP 
TOPNOTCH GARDENS are owned and operated by Deanette M. and James 
H. Small. Member American Iris Society, Midwest Hemerocallis Society and Indiana 
Pe eae Association. Banking references: Chesterton State Bank, Chesterton, 
ndiana. 
LOCATION. Our GARDENS are located at Waldean Farm, north and west 
of Chesterton, Indiana, fronting U. S. Highway 20, 15 miles east of Gary, and 10 
miles west of Michigan City, Indiana, or approximately 45 miles east of Chicago. The 
Gardens may easily be reached by New York Central to Chesterton, thence by bus 
OVataxialo the nursery, or by bus or South Shore (interurban) from either Chicago, 
Gary or Michigan City. We are ideally located near Tremont, headquarters for 
Indiana Dunes State Park, famous recreational center, where food and lodging are 
readily available. 
BLOOMING DATES. While blooming dates are somewhat dependent upon 
the weather, generally speaking the Tall Bearded Iris:season extends from May 20th 
to June 10th, with peak bloom around June Ist. At the time this catalog is going 
to press, indications are for an early season. We therefore suggest that if interested 
in seeing our display gardens at maximum bloom, drop us a card and we will let 
you know the approximate date. .... We are always-glad to learn of guests’ arrival 
in advance so that arrangements can be made to make your visit more pleasant. So 
write or phone us—Chesterton 2921. 
