TERMS OF SALE 
IMPORTANT! — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ORDERING 
(This Cancels All Previous Catalogs and Quotations) 
QUOTATIONS. All prices quoted in this catalog are 
for ROOTED CUTTINGS on both Carnation and Chrys- 
anthemum plants and are all F.O.B. San Gabriel, Calif. 
Remittance must accompany all mail orders with ade- 
quate postage charges included. A combination “Com- 
putation of weight and Postal charge schedules” for both 
air and ordinary parcel posts appear below. No. C.O.D. 
order is accepted. 3% sales tax must be added to all 
shipments made within the State of California. 
MINIMUM ORDER. Three dollars. 
ESTABLISHED PLANTS IN PLANT BAND. Only 
those calling for plants at our gardens will be given 
plants in plant band instead of rooted cuttings. All ship- 
ment of Chrysanthemums and Carnations will be made 
in rooted cuttings. 
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ORDERS. Unless we are 
able to fill orders immediately, we send acknowledg- 
ments within a few days after receipt of order inform- 
ing our customers when their shipment may be expected. 
If you do not hear from us within a reasonable time, 
please write us. 
TIMES OF SHIPMENT. We fill orders for Chrysanthe- 
mums from about MARCH 15 through May and June. 
WE SHIP CARNATION PLANTS ALL YEAR 
AROUND. 
HOW ORDERS ARE FILLED. All orders will receive 
our careful and special attention. Although we always 
endeavor to fill the orders on or at least near the date 
requested on the “Order Sheet,’ we appreciate early 
orders allowing us a liberal margin of leeway as to the 
shipping date. Generally, we follow the regular rotation 
procedure. 
SUBSTITUTIONS—In case stock of certain varieties 
is exhausted, we will substitute with correctly labeled 
plants of similar type and color as good or better without 
additional cost unless order is marked “NO SUBSTI- 
ANCE 
AIR PARCEL POST RATES 
ZONES 
Number Weight 
of Plants in Pounds |} 1-2-3 4 5 6 a 8 
1-18 $ 60 | $ .65 | $ .70 |$ .75 | $ .75 |$ .80 
19-38 1.08 125 1.26 1.39 1.47 1.60 
39-62 1.56 1.65 1.82 2.03 2.19 2.40 
63-90 2.04 2:10) 2.38 2,67 2.91 3.20 
91-120 2.52 2.65 2.94 3.31 3.63 4.00 
PARCEL POST RATES 
ZONES 
of Plants Weight 
Number in Pounds} 1-2 
1-12 1 $ .17 
13-24 2 .20 
25-36 3 2, 
37-48 4 .25 
49-60 5 27 
SHIPPING INFORMATION. Shipping instructions 
should be indicated on all orders. Rooted Chrysanthe- 
mum and Carnation cuttings are shipped via Parcel Post 
or Air Parcel Post. 
OUR EXPERIENCE OF PAST SEASONS CLEARLY 
INDICATE THAT AIR PARCEL POST IS THE BEST 
MEDIUM OF CARRIER, ESPECIALLY TO DESTINA- 
TIONS BEYOND THE POSTAL ZONE NUMBER 4. 
Parcels shipped to non-airport cites will be forwarded 
by surface transportation from nearst airport city. 
POSTAGE CHARGE ADJUSTMENT. Adjustment of 
overpayment of Air Parcel Post charges will be made 
either in plants at time of shipment or after June in 
stamps or check. 
SPECIAL DELIVERY SERVICE. To customers in 
urban communities where this service is available, we 
stress its usage which greatly expediates delivery. The 
rate is 35 cents up to 2 lbs., 45c from 2 to 10 lbs., and 
60 cents over 10 lbs. Please note that this service in- 
cludes “Special Handling.” 
SHIPPING NOTICE. Separate shipping notice is sent 
on the date the order is filled. Air Parcel Post shipment 
notices are sent by air mail. 
ADJUSTMENTS. All plants are carefully labeled and 
securely packed before leaving our Nursery. An invoice 
accompanies each shipment. If found unsatisfactory 
upon arrival, please notify us immediately. No adjust- 
ment will be made later than 15 days after arrival. 
Sufficient postage either Air Mail or parcel post must 
accompany requests for replacement. 
We exercise utmost care in keeping our plants true to 
name, but will not be responsible for failure beyond our 
control. Our liability, in all cases, is limited to the pur- 
chase price of the plants. All orders are accepted on the 
above terms and not subject to return. 
POSTAL ZONES 
4th zone—Arizona, Northern California, Nevada, Utah. 
5th zone—Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Oregon. 
6th zone—Texas, Oklahoma, Washington, Nebraska, 
Kansas; Western Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, 
and Minnesota. 
7th zone—lIllinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, Wisconsin; 
Eastern Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, and Min- 
nesota; Western Indiana, Michigan, Tennessee, 
Alabama, and Kentucky. 
8th zone—All other cities east of 7th zone. Hawaii. 
Consult your local post office for further information. 
NEW PACKING MATERIAL 
Using a new light weight packing material superior 
to moss for Air Mail parcels, we are now able to ship 
more plants per pound than in previous years. 
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