FOREWORD 
Our collection constitutes one of the world's finest groups of orchids. It 
has been built overa period of years by the purchase of fine orchids from 
all over the world, particularly from England, Holland and Belgium, 
where fine orchids have been grown for generations. To this collection 
of exhibition hybrids and fine stud plants we have added our own special- 
ized growing technique. Our seedling culture is recognized as very pro- 
gressive among orchid growers everywhere. Ours is not the largest col- 
lection in the world by far. We have tried to be selective and concentrate 
upon quality instead of quantity. We have fifteen houses under 70,000 
square feet of glass, in which we grow orchids of almost every type you 
may desire. In addition to welcoming your inquiries and your business, 
you will be welcomed at any time as a visitor to our range. 
ABOUT ORDERS --- 
ORDERS - Orders are filled immediately as they are received and in the 
sequence of their arrival, weather conditions permitting. It is not nec- 
essary to send payments with your order, although you may do so if you 
wish. All prices shown are F.O.B. Chattanooga. 
SUBSTITUTIONS - No substitutions of a different cross will be made un- 
less authorized by you. We would like our customers to give us a second 
choice to be sent in the event that we are sold out of their first choice. 
Substitutions of a smaller size plant will be made unless otherwise dir- 
ected. 
BACK ORDERS - In the event we are permanently sold out of a cross when 
your order is received, you will be advised. If 4 second choice has been 
specified it will be shipped. If we are temporarily sold out of a cross 
you will be notified, your order will be back ordered and the plants ship- 
ped when ready. 
SHIPMENTS - We are prepared to ship in fibre pots or burlap wrapping 
at no extra charge. However, plants will be shipped in clay pots to the 
U.S. and in fibre to foreign countries unless otherwise requested. U.S. 
shipments will be made by Railway Express and foreign shipments by Air 
Mailor Air Express unless otherwise requested. We guarantee safe arri- 
val of the plants but this guarantee is contingent upon the customer's ob- 
taining claim inspection reports from the transporting carrier in the e- 
vent a shipment is damaged. 
PAYMENT - Invoices are enclosed with U. S. shipments and payment 
should be made upon receipt of plants. Foreign shipments must be pre- 
paid and invoices are mailed after transportation charges are added. 
NON-WARRANTY - We give no warranty, either expressed or implied, 
as to the expectancy and productiveness of any of the plants we sell and 
will not be responsible for the crop. Our liability is limited to the pur- 
chase price of the plants. 
