or magazines is based on a reading knowledge. I have read in a prominent magazine 
that the Yellow Calla should be planted in Aug.; a discussion of Amaryllis culture that 
included Brunsvigia (formerly classed as Amaryllis belladonna) and the true species 
Amaryllis. But they are as different as corn and wheat. Their culture is equally different. 
One can enlarge the gardening scope by growing in the outdoor garden, the house 
and a greenhouse. There are many excellent greenhouse builders in this area. Our 
experience is limited to only one, Wilbur G. Wood, 1621 Irving Ave., Glendale 1, Calif., 
who built our Aluminum house for the African Violets. He will -publish a catalog soon. 
Ask for it and tell him I sent you. Lord and Burnam, Irvington, N. Y., build the Orlyte, 
an excellent house. Both builders make prefabricated houses that you can erect yourself. 
Among the pleasures that we have recently had was a visit from Maj. Albert Pam, 
O. B.E., of England, who has long been a world traveler and explorer in the field of 
horticulture. His enthusiasm and delight with plants is most inspiring. He has discovered 
and introduced many new and valuable species, one of them, named in his honor, 
Pamianthe. Read about him in vol. 5, 1938 Herbertia. 
We have certain business principles. We publish no. testimonials. We make only 
reasonable guarantees and allow our customers to assume the responsibility of giving 
the proper culture. We do not brag nor claim superiority. We are not “high hat.” We 
are not out for all the money we can get. If someone orders a plant that we believe is 
not suited to their climate or the conditions they are equipped to give, we tell them 
: SS # before we ship. We aim to serve you. 
Here is Mrs. Cecil Houdyshel, who man- 
ages our two violet greenhouses. She is always 
adding to her Kodachrome slides of all our 
plants. She rents these, with a typed lecture, to 
Garden Clubs. Ask her for terms. Alongside is 
great granddaughter Sherry, now two years old 
and a great conversationalist, by phone or in 
presence. 
Wishing you garden success in 53, 
Cecil Houdyshel 
TERMS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING 
Prices in this catalog cancel all former prices by catalogs, price lists or advertisements. 
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 are higher. Advertising, labor, everything else costs more. Our average 
prices are lower but we still send all items postage prepaid on orders of $1.00 or more, 
unless otherwise noted. Under $1.00, send 15c extra. Seed orders are excepted if you 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.0.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. 
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