SUGGESTIONS FOR ORDERING 
CALIFORNIA-GROWN ROSES, bare-root, are seldom harvested, hardened and ready for 
shipment before January first, hence we cannot book definitely for earlier delivery. We will guarantee, 
however, California Roses, SPRING PLANTED, will surpass those from any other district, fall- 
planted, which must struggle for survival in a long winter of severe temperatures, and alternating 
thaws and freezes. We ask you to try them at our risk. In answer to a frequent question— YES! we 
can deliver California roses in perfect condition, guaranteed to thrive in your garden, whether it be 
north, south, east or west. 
CHRISTMAS GIFT ORDERS. We will mail your friends an appropriate holiday rose-card 
(or send yours if preferred), stating that roses of your selection will be delivered them with your com- 
pliments, at proper planting time for their section. 
WE CAN NOW DELAY SHIPMENT. Cold storage facilities will permit us to deliver dor- 
mant, bare-root roses in finest condition as late as May 15th. 
PRICES. Due to sharp increases in the cost of labor, material and parcel post, and a National rose 
shortage for 1952, there has been a general price advance throughout the rose industry, especially in 
patented roses, which are priced uniformly and controlled by the patent owners. Our prices on old- 
fashioned and non-patented roses do not determine their relative value. When we have enough of a 
variety for the prospective demand we are not too greedy,—when short, the price is advanced. We 
aim to be fair. 
DISCOUNTS. We have adopted the sound principle of discount for quantity—10% if your 
order exceeds 20 plants, which shares with you the savings below the relatively high cost of pack- 
aging and delivering small orders. (This discount does not apply to Group Offers.) 
TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Our terms, cash with order, prompt refunds when necessary, 
are general throughout the nursery business, and appear entirely satisfactory to all customers. Please 
add the sales tax of 3% in California only. 
WE PREPAY DELIVERY CHARGES to any address, on all orders of 5 plants or more. On 
smaller orders we are compelled to request 30% additional for packaging and carriage, otherwise 
they are handled at a loss. Whenever important for protection and quicker delivery, your shipments 
are insured at our cost. 
ORDER BLANK. We have bound a perforated order form in the catalog. If you write about 
your order, please refer to our ‘‘Acknowledgment Number.”’ 
SUBSTITUTIONS. Unhappy word to you and us also,—for it represents the most aggravating 
phase of customer relations. Nobody growing as many kinds of roses as we do, however, in varying 
quantities, can be sure of his supplies until completed harvest. Bear with us a little, friends. Surely in 
a catalog of 400 varieties you can list a few alternates of equal interest, from which—only when 
necessary—we can complete your order. Whatever your wishes, please be specific,—Yes or No. If 
you fail to instruct us, we must assume the right to substitute is implied. 
GUARANTEE. Rose lovers are the finest and fairest retail customers in the commercial world. 
We do not hesitate therefore, to guarantee, unconditionally, that our plants are true to grade and 
variety, ‘‘hale and hearty,’’ ready and eager to grow and flower. Most, but not all varieties, old or 
new, bloom the first year planted. Our interest in your roses does not end with the filling of your order. 
We will replace any which may fail for any cause. 
OF INTEREST TO ROSE SOCIETIES. Thanks to the cooperation of good friend 
Stephen Johnston and professional flower-photographer, Frank Aston, we now have a set of 125 
excellent kodachromes for projection, chiefly of the rare and unusual old-fashioned roses, several 
polyanthas and a few of the more distinctive modern varieties. This exceptional collection is available 
for showing by arrangement well in advance. A nominal charge of $10.00 covers shipping costs, etc., 
to be returned at receiver's expense, insured for $200.00. Material for lecture to accompany showing 
1s furnished with the kodachrome collection. 
IF YOU ORDERED ROSES last season or this, we will send a catalog to any of your rose- 
gardening friends, for 9c each in stamps (or as you prefer )—stating on the catalog-envelope that you 
are the sender. It will be sold to others, as heretofore, for the customary 35c. 
IF ENTRUSTED WITH YOUR ORDER, we will do our best to please you. 
LOester and Sillotson GRose @Gardens 
WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA 
