EARLY ORDERS 
You will notice that nearly every cataloguer asks for early 
orders. The reason is that work bunches up late in the spring and 
one cannot give the same careful attention as is necessary when 
there is a big pile of orders ahead. If the same number of orders 
were scattered over several months each would receive more care- 
ful attention. Then too, stocks are better early in the season, and 
all sizes are in stock. Our planting season starts around April 1st 
and from that time on, our time becomes more and more limited. 
This also has the effect of cutting down on the varieties we have 
for sale. 
Orders sent in after the middle of March should provide for 
substitution of size and if possible, of variety. We always try to give 
better value on a substituted item and if possible, give a newer 
variety than was originally ordered. 
EXTRAS 
We wish you would suggest the extras you might want, We 
have no way of knowing the varieties you are growing and we 
would like if possible to give you something you do not have, rather 
than give you something you are growing. Our idea is that if you 
like the newer variety we send, you may want to order some the 
next year. 
The number of extras we can give depends upon the size of 
your order and the time we get it. The earliest orders, even though 
they are not shipped until late March or early April usually get 
the better extras, largely for the reason that we have more time 
to give in filling the order, we can look around our stock and pick 
out something nice. 
We would appreciate your suggesting extras you would like. 
SHIPPING 
Shipments can be made almost anytime if they are given special 
handling, although we like to start shipping early in March. Weather 
reports are checked carefully before we start shipping, especially 
to the colder states. If you want something in a hurry, just note it 
on your order. ‘ 
SUBSTITUTIONS 
We do not substitute unless you give us permission to do so. 
Early in the season, there is hardly any need of substituting, but 
as the season gets along, stocks of some varieties become limited. 
We would, therefore, appreciate your permission to. substitute sizes 
on orders sent in after March 15th, and if possible, we would like 
to have your permission to substitute varieties on all late orders. If 
your order is marked no substitute, we will refund. 
PRICES AND TERMS 
Costs still continue to rise, everything going into producing 
high grade bulbs has gone up. We have tried to keep our prices in 
line with our costs. We do not try to undersell the other fellow, for 
we believe that you would rather have a good bulb at a fair price 
than several ‘poor bulbs at a cheap price. 
Please do not order less than the minimum quantity shown. 
Most of the prices shown will give the each price and also a ten 
price. Five bulbs may be purchased for half the ten price. 100 bulbs 
may be purchased for 8 times the 10 price, i.e., 10/$1.00—100/$8.00. 
Twenty-five bulbs may be purchased at the hundred rate. 
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