Hello Again! 
As usual, we take this opportunity to thank our friends and cus- 
tomers for their fine orders and letters. Also to express our regret that 
we find it necessary to withdraw some of our stocks this year till we can 
again supply the demand. The interest in Mimatures is growing so fast, 
that, try as we might, we can't keep up. However, by next year, we hope 
to have all of our past good varieties back in the catalog, as well as many 
fine new ones which we are trying out. 
The catalog business, like any other, has its ups and downs, and one 
of the “downs” this year is the rise in postal rates. Since we pay all 
postage, we could see nothing for it but to raise our prices. This we 
did, but only slightly; and we feel that you are getting, now as always, 
the best of stock at reasonable prices. It isn’t what you pay that matters— 
it’s what you get. This is especially true in nursery stock, for poor stock 
takes as much time and work as good stock, but with nothing to show 
for your labors. 
We keep our stock in top-notch shape. Anything that doesn't come 
up to our standards is discarded, regardless of what tt cost us in time or 
money. When we buy from other growers, we are careful to select only 
those that we know are reliable; and in addition, all stock 1s doubly 
inspected before going out. 
We love our Miniatures, and if shortage of stock is any indication, 
so do you, our customers. So in spite of all our ups and downs, we 
will continue to supply you with the best we can produce im these 
unusual small things, the aristocrats of the flower world. 
IVAN and [ONE REED. 
TERMS — Please Read! 
We make every effort to keep our stocks true to name and cor- 
rectly labeled. Do, please, notify us when a mistake is made, and we 
will gladly correct it. 
All bulbs and plants are guaranteed in good growing condition when 
received. If not satisfied, please notify us promptly and stock will be 
replaced, or money will be refunded. However, we can assume no re- 
sponsibility other than replacement, or refund of actual price. 
Orders of $2.00 and over are prepaid. For smaller orders, please add 
25c to help pay the postage. Remittances may be made by check or 
money order. Cash sent at customer’s risk. No C.O.D.’s, please. 
Orders will be filled in rotation, as they’re received, but we endeavor 
to ship at the time you specify as nearly as possible. Many of our stocks 
are limited, so the earlier you order, the surer you are to avoid disap- 
pointment. 
If sold out of any variety, we substitute only if we have a similar 
variety. However, if no substitutions are desired, we are always glad 
to refund. 
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