send self addressed, stamped envelope. When you compare prices, remember we deliver free. 
Express shipment is safer especially in winter. It costs more and we ship by express, 
f.o.b. when requested. Extras either in size or number are included to balance your 
expense, approximately. 
Air Parcel Post is also often advisable. If ordered to be sent thus include extra for 
postage. We prepay to Zone 8. By air we charge the excess above this. Estimate this. If 
too much we give you a credit or refund. If not enough, you must be willing to assume 
the extra cost. 
Insurance up to $5.00, costs 5c extra. $5.00 to $10.00, 10c. $10.00 to $25.00, 15c. 
Over $25.00, cost is in proportion to $25.00 value rate. Postal insurance covers all except 
freezing in transit. Only Express covers freezing. Special Handling costs 15c up to 2 lbs. 
2 to 10 lbs., 20c. Special Delivery is better as it also speeds delivery and is handled more 
carefully. We are not responsible if plants are not immediately taken indoors. Up to 2 lbs. 
costs 35¢:, 2) to 1 O\lbs..-45c.. Over s10 Ibs-; -60c: 
Each fee, Insurance to Special Delivery is for one package only. 
Order blanks. Make your own. They should not be in letter form as this makes it 
difficult for packers. Place one item only in a line, in this order: 1. Quantity ordered. 
2. Name of item but not description. 3. (In column on right) price of item. Below add 
other extra expenses like sales tax, insurance, etc. 
A letter that requires an answer, when included with order, is referred to me and 
will likely cause delay of delivery. I am often a month behind with correspondence. 
Wholesale. We give no discounts to dealers. There are several items we can supply 
wholesale. Send your want list and we will give best quantity prices. 
Foreign Orders. If postage exceeds that to our 8th postal zone we charge the excess. 
Include a little extra for excess postage. Canadians should apply to Sec. of Destructive 
Insect and Pest Act. Advisory Board, Ottawa, Ontario, for Permit and labels and send 
with order. Many Latin American countries have laws governing importations. Be sure 
to inform yourself and act accordingly. Ask your Postmaster. Usually only a permit 
is needed. 
Partial Shipments are made if bulbs are not all dormant at same time. We deliver 
everything within the season for correct planting. 
We guarantee our bulbs to be true to name and healthy and replace them if not. 
If you follow our directions in this catalog, they will grow and flower. We cannot assume 
responsibility if you do not. Such a guarantee usually means that the expense of replace- 
ments is spread over the entire sales and everyone pays more for the plants. Everyone 
fails sometimes and we try to learn from our failures. As necessary culture directions are 
in this catalog, we send none with bulbs and other plants. 
Catalogs. Spring Catalog mailed Jan. 15. Fall Catalog, Aug. 15, or soon after. If you 
do not send us your orders your name is dropped from our mailing list. If not interested, 
please refuse catalog or ask P.M. to return at our expense. 
All Catalogs and Price Lists are priced at 10c because of increased cost of printing 
and of postage. Please do not ask for free copies for yourself or friends. One dime places 
you on our mailing list and you then receive catalogs as long as you send orders for $1.00 
or more each year. - 
We ship to every state and territory and to every continent. Calif. bulbs and plants 
do well, everywhere. | 
General Culture Directions 
Rich sandy loam is the best soil. But if too sandy, it may lack fertility. It will require 
more rainfall or irrigation. The ideal garden soil will contain sand, clay and humus. 
Some plants, like Bearded Iris do best in a heavy soil. Plants of this nature seldom if ever 
like shade or acid soils and deep drainage is not so necessary. Some plants, like Gloriosas 
must have deep sandy soil. Probably most tuberous plants prefer quite sandy soil. 
All soils require the addition of much humus. Compost all garbage, weeds, leaves, 
cut branches and manures. When rotted, add to soil and thoroly mix. 
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