1876 - 1954 
Our long experience in growing and 
shipping plants assures you of the best 
stock possible. We grow our own plants 
under the most ideal conditions. Only by 
direct shipment from the grower can you 
be assured of fresh, healthy and bright 
looking plants. Our plants are freshly dug 
for each shipment. Why waste time and 
money on less fresh plants when you can 
be assured of clean, vigorous rooted stock 
from the world’s largest growers. We in- 
vite comparison of our plants and products. 
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Outdoor Cactus Garden 
To Our Patrons: 
Our 1954 catalog of Cacti and Succulents 
offers many new things to fanciers of these 
exotic plants. Some are the results of hybrid- 
izing or selection, others are new species or 
genera collected on my various expeditions to 
South America. 
We appreciate the confidence and continued 
patronage of our many friends. We thank you 
for the many kind letters received and will do 
our best to deserve them. This year, due to 
new cultural methods, we think our plants are 
better than ever. If ordered early many will be 
in bud when received. 
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also Water Lilies and Aquatics for the Garden Pool. 
TERMS 
1 GUARANTEE SAFE DELIVERY IN THE 
UNITED STATES AND CANADA 
50c packing and postage charge on or- 
ders of less than $2.50. 
10% postage charge on orders of $2.50 
to $5 due to postage increases. 
Free delivery on orders of $5 or more. 
How to remit: By check, postal note, 
money order or large denomination post- 
age stamps. 
No. C. O. D. orders accepted. 
HOW WE SHIP 
Shipments by Parcel Post which delivers 
direct to your door. All plants are passed by 
California State Horticultural Inspectors to in- 
sure freedom from insect pests. They are pack- 
ed by experts in specially made cartons, heav- 
ily insulated from cold and clearly marked: 
“Rush—Perishable—Tender Plants.” 
OUR GUARANTEE 
We guarantee safe delivery of clean, healthy 
stock. We cannot undertake to make good 
plants lost through improper care. If plants are 
injured in transit we will give credit for all 
damaged items. 
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