ORDERS ACCEPTED NOW FOR THE NEW 
DIAMOND JUBILEE 
CACTUS HANDBOOK 
OUR new Cactus Handbook will be ready in the Fall of 1950. It will be 
more than a catalog, for in it we will encompass as much of the lore of 
cacti and succulents as its pages will hold. These interesting plants have in- 
trigued collectors and botanists for over 300 years, and as we know more of 
them the interest continues to increase. My own travels in South and Central 
America brought to light many new things and others are continually adding 
to the total. : 
Cultural Directions will be given special attention, particularly those groups 
which we have found, through long correspondence with our customers, have 
given trouble. Notes on. the countries where the plants are found, on their 
habitats, and on how they react under garden conditions. How and when and 
how much water. Wintering plants in the house: How and when to rest 
them and the most important thing—why. Soil mixtures are discussed and 
the relationship between soils and mode of culture. Our listings of plants 
will be much more complete than ever before. 48 pages of photo- 
graphs and color to be mailed on publication. ~ Price.....-.......-.-..--. 50c. 
SEVENTY-FOUR YEARS OF SERVICE 
Our nurseries were started in Bordentown, N. J., in 1876. In 1894 they 
were removed to Hollywood at the entrance of what is now the Fern Dell 
of Griffith Park. In 1921 they were moved to our present site in Paramount. 
8 A.M. to 5 P.M. daily. You are free to inspect the green- Our family experience in growing and shipping plants has extended over three 
houses, lathhouses’and other growing facilities at your leisure. generations. Our greatest assets are satisfied customers. 
During Spring and Summer many cacti are in flower and in the \ 
Fall many South African succulents are to be seen in bloom. Para- 
mount joins North Long Beach and is about 3 miles east of 
Compton. The nurseries are at 16613 So. Garfield Ave. Approxi- 
mately 15 miles south-east of Los Angeles. Phone Metcalf 3-1515. 
Visitors are also invited to see our Water Gardens, where thou- 
sands of lovely Water Lilies may be seen in Summer. We have 
one of the largest collections of these brilliant flowering aquatics 
in the world. 

PART OF DISPLAY GARDEN 
OUR GARDENS are open to visitors throughout the year from 
OUR POLICY TERMS 
As specialists, we feel we can give ‘ : 
you the largest selection of cacti and | guarantee safe delivery in the 
succulents to be found anywhere in the United States and Canada. 
world. Our collections contain most of 
the more common plants and a great 
many rare and unique items seldom 
seen or newly discovered. One of the 
great difficulties is to catalog these as 
quantities are often limited. Our new 
Cactus Handbook offered. above will 
Free Delivery on orders of $2 or 
more: Canadian minimum $5. 
50 cents packing charge on orders of 
less than $2. 
have many of these items. 
It is our desire te give you not just a 
plant with a label but a well grown 
plant in several price sizes. Our growing 
equipment is extensive, with 1,500,000 
plants in all stages from seedlings to 
flowering specimens. Since seed is sel- 
dom to be purchased we must grow our 
own, a slow and expensive process when 
hundreds of varieties must be hand pol- 
linated. 
We prepay postage on orders of $2 or 
more and guarantee safe delivery in the 
10% plant bonus may be added Free 
to orders of $3 or more. 
Our guarantee is for safe delivery. We 
cannot make good plants lost through 
improper care. If for any reason plants 
are not received in good condition we 
will give credit for the damaged items if 
immediately notified. Satisfied custom- 
ers are our greatest asset. 
December shipments only by Express 

TO OUR PATRONS 
This year our supply of plants is larger than ever and we 
feel sure you will find the quality of the best. Our new 
equipment has more than proved its worth. Much against our 
United States and Canada. at customer’s expense. will this 1950 catalog is smaller than for many years. Our 
prices are ae 1935 level, the quality and service much pe 
ter. Parcel Post charges have greatly increased, particularly 
AERIAL VIEW OF OUR GARDENS on small parcels. Our fixed costs are approximately 21/2 times 
eat Nenad Oe ee ae reece nines eee SU errs Fee ea gts the old level. Scientific quantity production can no longer 
Gant we youEsadine to ities fou worheraee Shera To pane you vigorous sun ripened plants, absorb these increases. Rather than raise prices or reduce 
with their large healthy root systems, we grow them in these covered frames, where they get the full quality we reduce the size of the listings here and offer our 
benefit of the sunlight and sun warmth. This well matured growth produces an abundance of new Handbook for those who wish a larger selection. Those 
flowers on quite small plants. Often they are in bloom when you receive them. who have 1949 catalogs may order from them. 
In the rear are the acres of pools in which our Water Lilies are grown. There you may see our Sincerely 
glorious blue African lily, ‘““Blue Triumph,’’ the finest of all for any garden pool, large or small. ’ 
Catalog on request. HARRY JOHNSON. 

