1953 GARDEN BOOK 
REETINGS! Another year has rolled around again and it is our 
great privilege to present to you our 1953 Garden Book. Here we 
have listed and described what we believe to be the best Seeds, 
Bulbs, Plants, Horticultural, Poultry and Pet Supplies which it is pos- 
sible to obtain, and we have tried to include as much information as possi- 
ble to aid you in using our materials. We have spent many years in 
getting together all of this information, and we hope that you will not 
only use this book in ordering our goods but will find it a valuable refer- 
ence work. Please remember that our motto is ‘‘Punctuality, Sterling 
Quality, Courteous Treatment,” and we intend to live up to it. 
Our seeds are tested by approved and modern methods, and no in- 
ferior seed is knowingly sent to our customers. In spite of this, failures 
will occur, usually from some cause beyond our control, and while we 
will do everything in our power to assist our customers, we must advise 
that our seeds are sold under the following usual non-warranty: “‘The 
Meyer Seed Company gives no warranty, express or implied, as to the 
productiveness of any seeds or bulbs it sells and will not be in any way 
responsible for the crop. Our liability, in all instances, is limited to the 
purchase price of the seed.”’ 
CUSTOMERS PLEASE NOTE 
Our branch store, located at 7804 Belair Road, should be a 
convenience to many of our customers in the northeast section 
of Baltimore County and city. Ample parking facilities. 
Parcel Post Rates from Baltimore 
(Subject to Change) 
WE PAY POSTAGE ON ALL PACKETS, OUNCES, AND 4 
POUNDS OF SEEDS. FOR LARGER QUANTITIES, CONSULT 
PARCEL POST CHART. 
ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 
To avoid misunderstanding read these conditions of sale: 
“The maintenance of prices in these unsettled times is a serious 
problem for anyone publishing a catalog. 
“For instance, should you send an order for some item in this catalog 
on which the published price is no longer correct, we will notify you of 
the new price and make shipment only after receiving an OK from you.”’ 
We aim to give our customers the best service possible. If we make 
an error, tell us about it and we'll make it right. If there is any 
information you want in our line of business, write us (if you can’t 
call), and we shall be glad to give it careful attention. Our various 
departments are in charge of experts who are able to answer intel- 
ligently almost all inquiries pertaining to horticulture, agriculture, 
poultry, and pet stock. Always write inquiries on a sheet separate 
a0 & 2 & EA Sree 2 from your order; it means quicker reply. 
= o s g a S 8 ° _ The attention of our customers is respectfully called to the follow- 
ao = 2 ro a2 al E Ss ing directions which will, if followed, be an aid to purchasers as well 
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= 2 3 ah Ns a5 NP S ca a a ag NS How to Send Money. Remittances may be sent either in the 
p Oo |e32 Me t 48)5 ep 3/5 5 S form of a Money Order, Bank Check or Draft, or, if currency is sent, 
= g acs as és 2S a 9 28s #8 es 2s it should be registered. Postage stamps are satisfactory for small 
ca amounts. 
$0 e $0 af Se a so) Ze URE sues he ores Bee Orders from Unknown Correspondents. We often receive 
3 18 "22| (24) .20|] (35) 38 °62| 1.06| 1.47| 1.95 ad orders from unknown correspondents, without remittances, who 
4 19 .25| .28| .34] .42] 39 ‘63 | 1.09| 1.50| 2.00| 2:78 request that we forward the goods and payment will be sent later. 
5 20 .27| .31| .38|  .48] 40 .64] 1.11 | 1.54] 2.05| 2.85 Please do not ask us to do this unless established credit has been 
previously arranged with us, as satisfactory business references must 
oe ce 23 aa oe a ee ae ae oie Aiek always be given by customers wishing to open accounts for credit. 
5 os ae aa te ie + oe sont Bea cod ae IMPORTANT. Merchandise to be returned for credit must be 
10 '27| 39] .49| .62| 82] 45 ‘70| 1.23| 1.71| 2.28| 311g returned within 5 days, in good order, free of expense to us. 
aa Should you want to purchase anything needed in the garden, green- 
11 .28 .41| .52| .67| .89] 46 pv2: |e 1225 |) 1275)| 2233.03.25: house, or farm, not listed in this catalog, we will gladly fill your 
2 2) ne jog ue #4 7 ae ace ge pes order at the lowest market price, or quote prices if desired, if available. 
14 | (32] (49| .63] ‘81| 1.09] 49] :75| 1.33/ 1.85| 2.47| 3.45 ORDER EARLY. We would I cAterTent 
5 : greatly appreciate it if you would 
15 33 51 66) .86) 1.16] 50 -77| 1.35 | 1.89) 2.52] 3.52 send orders for seeds, plants, bulbs, etc., during January and February 
16 234 )(h webs) |e 20) ee OTT 23/1 51 .78| 1.37| 1.92| 2.57| 3.59 Whenever possible. Shipments will be made when you want the goods, 
17 35| .56] -73| .95] 1.20152 | .79| 1.40] 1.96| 2.62| 3.66 or when ready. 
18 37 58 ste 1.00} 1.36] 53 80} 1.42] 1.99| 2.66) 3.72 We deliver by PARCEL POST FREE to any post office in the United States 
19 -38 Ol} - 1.05] 1.43] 54 -82 | 1.45 | 2.03| 2.71) 3.79 all cash orders for Flower and Vegetable Seeds in packets, ounces, and &% pounds, 
20 .39 .63 | -.84| 1.10] 1.50] 55 -83 | 1.47 | 2.06| 2.76) 3.86 unless oe te noted, ae peoe eee tree Bples orden i aeeenier with 
ae the cash. For postage on Peas, Beans, Corn, Vegetable, and Fie eeds in larger 
21 -40 -65 ti 1,14/ 1.56] 56 84) 1.49) 2.10) 2.81) 3.93 quantities and! all merchandise, consult table at left. AII merchandise other 
22 42 -68 04 1.19} 1.63] 57 85 | 1.52 | 2.13} 2.85) 3.99 than seeds, bulbs and plants, up to and including 8 ounces in weight, can be sent 
23 +r hs 98 a6 pile cS or ico et aang 4.06 at therate of 1 cent an ounce regardless of distance. Over 8 ounces at the Zone Rate. 
oe “45 "5 1.01 1.33| 1.83] 60 "30 | 1.59] 2.24] 3.00 i NOTE. When estimating postage on goods not included in our free delivery, 
: 5 é ‘ i 3 : i ‘ bear in mind that while the packing on one pound may weigh only the fraction 
26 47 77| 1.05| 1.38] 1.90] 61 90! 1.61 | 2.27! 3.04! 4.26 of a pound, it must be considered as a full pound when adding postage. On 
27 | :48| ‘80| 1.08] 1.43] 1.97] 62 | :92| 1.64 | 2.31] 3.09] 4.33 larger quantities add postage in proportion. 
28 .49 .82 | 1.12] 1.48] 2.04] 63 -93| 1.66 | 2.34| 3.14] 4.40 C.O.D. charges $0.01 to $5, 30c; $5.01 to $10, 40c; $10.01 to $25, 60c; $25.01 
29 .50 .85 | 1.15] 1.52] 2.10] 64 -94 1.69 | 2.38| 3.19| 4.47 to $50, 70c; $50.01 to $100, 80c; $100.01 to $150, 90c; $150.01 to $200, $1. 
30 52 87 | 1.19) 1.57] 2.17] 65 95 | 1.71 | 2.41} 3.23) 4.53 All goods sent by parcel post are at purchaser’s risk, unless insured. 
Parcel post matter transported between post offices of the first class 
. oF 62 126 ey eS o on ie Soe nee ee will be limited in size to 72 inches in length and girth combined, and 
33 "ss| 94| 1:20| 1:71| 2.37] 68 | 100| 1:78| 2'52| 3.38| 4.74 the limit of weight will be 40 Ibs. if for local, 1st or 2nd zone and 20 Ibs. 
34 '57| .97| 1.33| 1.76| 2.44] 69 | 1.00| 1.81] 2.55| 3.42| 4.80 if in the 3rd, 4th or Sth zone. ' 
35 58 -99 | 1.36] 1.81] 2.51] 70 1.02 1.83 | 2.59] 3.47| 4.87 When larger quantities are wanted we can pack in two or more parcels if 
necessary, provided money is remitted to cover postage. 
LAWN-MOWER REPAIRING .. . HAND AND POWER 
We have an up-to-date shop equipped with all of the latest machinery and superintended by experts so that we are able to take care of 
any jobs of any kind on either hand or power lawn mowers. We will call for and deliver work on short notice. Our men are interested in lawn 
mowers and we are sure their work will please you. Won’t you give us an opportunity to prove this? 
THE MEYER SEED CO., ‘? fatphone: tex.ormit BALTIMORE 2, MD. 
Telephone: Lex. 6170-6171 
7804 BELAIR RD. - 6 
Telephones: Dial 47, Boulevard 128 
