Helpful Ordering Information 
TERMS. Please send payment in full with order by check or Money Order. No C.O.D’s, as they 
greatly delay our shipping schedule. 
SHIPPING SCHEDULE. We begin shipping most bulbs listed in this catalog about the third week 
of September (except for Autumn-Flowering bulbs which go forward in late August) and continue 
until early December. As we handle a wide assortment of bulbs, which ripen at different periods, 
and arrive from our growers at various intervals (depending on whether they should be planted 
early or late), your order may be shipped in several paris at different times. 
Our shipping-room staff is exceptionally well trained and efficient, and all orders are shipped 
just as rapidly and promptly as possible in the same numerical sequence as received. For early 
shipment, place your order as early in the season as possible. 
SUBSTITUTIONS. Although we carry surplus stocks of merchandise for late orders and last-minute 
needs, varieties frequently sell out faster than expected. Substitutions are always selected with 
great care, and we try to match the variety desired as closely as possible. Substitutions will be of 
equal or greater value in every case. 
If you prefer not to receive substitutions for items not available, just check the appropriate 
box at the bottom of our order blank, or write “No Substitutions”. 
POSTAGE. We ship so many items varying in size and weight to all parts of the United States, 
it is impossible to include postage rates in the price of our merchandise that would be fair 
to everyone. Therefore we pay postage on all Parcel Post at time of shipping, and notify you by 
card, the correct amount to refund us. 
GUARANTEE. We take a great deal of pride in our bulbs and supply only carefully selected, top 
quality stock. Each order is handled individually with a great deal of personal attention, and is 
carefully packed, labeled, and shipped by a capable, dependable staff. 
For this reason, our guarantee is not limited by any set of rules. If any shipment is not 
received in absolutely perfect condition . . . if bulbs do not grow as well as expected . . . or 
blooms are not of exceptional quality . . . be sure to write us, and replacements or refund will 
be sent promptly. There is no need to return the bulbs in question as we have full confidence 
in our gardening friends. 
All bulbs are certified true to name, color, and description; to be the correct size ordered; and 
the finest quality obtainable. And of course, they are guaranteed to reach you in absolutely 
perfect condition no matter how far a distance they have to travel. 
SMALL ORDERS. The smallest order we can handle without actually taking a loss is $3.00. 
However, realizing that gardeners frequently have need of only 1 or 2 items, we will gladly 
handle small orders of less than $3.00 if 35c extra is included to cover clerical costs and packing. 
EAST AURORA,N.Y. 
