plants is due to the fact that we are able to ship them long distances and to guarantee 
them to arrive in a living condition. We aim to have them arrive in a perfect condition 
and they usually do. Plants sent to Europe by Air Parcel Post arrived in perfect 
condition, in bloom and continued to bloom after arrival. 
Of course, on long distance shipments, they must travel by Air Parcel Post, Our 
offer of a Starter Collection of five varieties for $4.00, postpaid, should interest the 
beginners. Remember, these are “our choice,’ not your selection from the plants we 
list. But you can tell us what you have and we will not duplicate if your list is not long. 
If you want them by air mail, send the estimated postage. 
Accidentally we omitted the listing of Alstroemeria Seed. Price 50c per packet. 
All seed are guaranteed to grow and if you fail you may claim a credit on your next 
order. 
There are many other items to make life more beautiful thru the winter days 
in the north and to adorn your fall, winter and spring gardens outside in both north 
and south. Even the inexpensive Oxalis will give you great pleasure and will brighten 
dreary winter days, tho on dark days you may have to turn on the lights to make them 
smile at you. 
We wish for you all many flowers and great success in growing them along with 
good health and serenity of mind and spirit. 
Sincerely, 
Cecil Houdyshel 
TERMS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING 
Read and follow these instructions. It will save you time, money and misunder- 
standings. It will save us from writing many letters to correct misunderstandings and 
errors. 
Prices in this catalog cancel all former prices. They are for one bulb unless otherwise 
stated. 12 bulbs are sold for price of 10 or 6 for price of 5. 100 bulbs for price of 70 
unless noted. Books, garden supplies and plants take no quantity discounts. California 
customers must add 3% Sales Tax. 
Remit in advance, in full, by check or M.O. No C.O.D. No charge accounts 
carried. Nothing reserved unless paid for in full. These terms reduce our expenses and 
lower the costs to you. Checks and M. O.’s must be payable to Cecil Houdyshel to fit 
our endorsement stamp. Stamps at face value accepted for small sums only. For over 50c 
send 5% extra. 
Postage. Rates this season have been up 50%. There will be another large increase 
on Oct. 1., and legislation to increase again is in our near future prospect. Yet, we 
have not increased prices except on items we buy for resale. In fact, this catalog lowers 
some prices, in the hope for a greater volume of sales. We prepay postage on orders of 
$1.00 or over unless otherwise noted. On orders under $1.00, send 15c extra. We will 
still prepay after Oct. 1, but if you wish to send a little extra for the increased cost of 
postage, it will not be refused. For seed orders, send a self addressed, stamped envelope, 
please. 
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 Ibs., 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 35c. 2 to 10 Ibs., 45c. Over 10 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. 
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