gent hold the balance of power in voting and in public relations affairs and these are 
the ones who are controlled by emotions or prejudice, rather than by reason. 
Every family should take at least one good daily newspaper, a conservative one 
that is not sensational. One that prints important news and good editorials by able 
writers; a news review; good home magazines and story magazines of a high standard; 
garden magazines. 
We read in order to gain information about things that interest us and for enter- 
tainment or relaxation. We must sometimes guard against false ideas and wrong ideals. 
One might gather that fine living means fine foods, fine clothing, luxurious homes. We 
are inclined to wonder if- they are not sometimes more likely to signify useless living 
and if fine thinking may not be more significant. It may be that Gandhi was happier 
than most princes. He was certainly more important. 
Self indulgence does not add much happiness nor does it lengthen life. Gardening 
does. It seem to be the perfect hobby. 
One of our hobbies, Mrs. Houdyshel’s and mine, is Cocker Spaniels. They are, we 
think, about the most perfect household pet, because they are the most affectionate, 
highly intelligent, reasonably obedient and are beautiful. 
Our black cocker female, Cinderella, has a pedigree that is almost entirely in red 
ink, which indicates champions. We decided to breed her to the best male in So. Calif., 
so we chose Ch. Gold Chip who has won his championship in both Canada and America. 
The best male from this litter was appraised at $75.00 when about 6 weeks old. He is 
a beauty, a golden blonde like his sire. He is registered, he was raised scientifically, he 
has all puppy and adult shots against distemper, rabies, etc., and we will take $50.00 
for him (which is less than he cost us) but we require that he have a good home. He 
is now 7 months old. We prefer to sell him to someone in So. Calif., who can see him 
before buying and avoid express shipment. 
With best wishes for garden success. 
Sincerely, 
Cecil Houdyshel 
TERMS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING 
The prices in this catalog cancel all former quotations. 
California Customers must add 3% Sales Tax. 
Remit by check or M. O. If stamps are sent, send $1.05 for $1.00. We do not carry 
accounts. Remit the full amount of your order in advance. | 
C.O.D. We do not ship bulbs C.O.D. 
Postage prepaid on orders of $1.00 or over. Under $1.00, add 15c extra. 
Insurance and Special Handling. Please note changes in rates. Insurance up to $5.00 
value costs 5c. $5.00 to $10.00 costs 10c. $10.00 to $25.00 costs 15c. Over $25.00 costs 
in proportion to $25.00 rate. Special Handling gives your package the same handling as 
First Class mail and hastens delivery. More safe. Up to 2 lbs. costs 15c. 2 Ibs. to 20 Ibs. 
costs 20c for each package. Heavier in proportion. 
Special Delivery of packages costs you 25c for 2 lbs. or less. 2 to 10 lbs. costs 35c. 
Over 10 lbs. costs 45c. This hastens transportation and delivery of your package as it will 
also be given the same service as Special Handling without an extra fee. Most postoffices 
require that you sign for the package. Thus it is not left outside to freeze. 
Insurance, Special Handling and Special Delivery are for your protection. Please re- 
mit the amount required if you want this protection. 
Express is much the safest transportation. Express cars are heated in winter but mail 
cars are not. Express also handles more carefully and assumes more responsibility for 
delivery in good order. But it costs more and we ship that way only collect. We add extra 
bulbs to approximate cost of postage saved to us. . 
Prices given are usually for one bulb. A dozen costs 10 times the price of one; 6 are _ 
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