QUALITY CHRYSANTHEMUMS 

TO OUR PATRONS 
It is with great pleasure that we offer our 1949 catalog and in prefacing 
same, we wish to express our appreciation for the kind consideration you 
have given us in the past. We shall continue our efforts to supply none 
but strictly first class rooted cuttings taken from strong, healthy field 
grown stock so that we may further merit your confidence and patronage. 
We have never increased our prices during the last ten years and regret the 
necessity of doing so now, but the great increase of operating costs compel 
us to make a very slight advance in prices. 
If you live in the vicinity, or if you are touring in Southern California, we 
cordially invite you to visit our gardens during the fall months. 
BLANCHARD GARDENS 
TERMS OF SALE 
Important—Read carefully before ordering. 
Quotations: The prices quoted herein are payable in U. S. currency and are as low 
as can be made for strictly first class merchandise. Two and one-half per cent sales 
tax must be added to the cost of all orders for delivery in the state of California. 
This list cancels all previous quotations. 
Time of Shipment: Plants are shipped as soon as available, normally from April Ist- 
15th throughout May and June. 
Filled Orders: All orders are filled in strict rotation, carefully labeled, lightly and 
securely packed and delivered to the carrier in good condition. In case our stock 
of numerous listed varieties is exhausted, we reserve the right to cancel the order. 
To avoid the need of such action, order early. Assist in prompt delivery by using 
order sheet and NAMING A SECOND CHOICE WHEN SUBSTITUTION IS PER- 
MISSABLE. 
READ VERY CAREFULLY 
Shipments: If plants are to be shipped by parcel post add cost of postage, as all 
prices quoted are F.O.B. Arcadia, California. As a basis for computing weight use 
from 1 to 8 plants for 1 pound, 9 to 24 plants for 2 pounds, 25 to 36 plants, 3 pounds, 
ete. Your Post Office will furnish rates upon request. 
Special Delivery Will Expedite Their Movement. For this service 25 cents up to 
2 pounds, 35 cents up to 10 pounds, and 45 cents above 10 pounds must be added to 
the basic rate. er 
A charge of 50 cents will be made for packing and handling of all orders less than 
$2.00 in value. No C.O.D. shipments. 
Claims for Damage: All claims for damage must be entered against the carrier by 
the buyer. Inasmuch as we have no control over the transportation agencies we 
cannot be responsible for plants damaged in transit by respective extremes in tem- 
perature, rough handling or injury due to delayed delivery. 
No Guarantee: While we exercise utmost care to keep our stock true to name, we 
give no warranty, expressed or implied and cannot guarantee or be in any way 
responsible for the crop, either as to variety or product. All orders are accepted on 
the above terms. 

KATHERINE LOUISE KAY TASHIMA 
