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THE ADVANTAGES OF CALIFORNIA-GROWN RHIZOMES: 
Development of rhizomes in California depends upon the action of man, rather than the 
natural elements. Because of this the water content is controlled and there is no likelihood of 
excess water in the bulbs at shipping time, for water has been withheld in order that the rhizome 
be firm and hard when it has matured. 
This advantage makes the rhizome from California ideal for performance anywhere and the 
garden lover is spared mauy disappointments often resulting with rhizomes produced elsewhere. 
In California we have a longer growing period by reason of mild conditions. Because of 
the extended season between blooming and maturity, finer, larger rhizomes develop. 
TO OUR CUSTOMERS 
Our aim is to supply the finest Iris, Rhizomes and Hemerocallis plants that can be grown. 
We aim first of all to please, so if for any reason your order is not up to expectations we would 
appreciate your prompt notice. 
Shipping Time— 
(Special notes throughout catalogue) Bearded Iris, Dwarfs, Evansias and Louisianas, from 
from July 1st to December. 
Spurias, Siberians and Hemerocallis from September 1 to December. 
Douglasianas, November, December, January and February. 
Where it is preferred—We will ship Spurias, Douglasianas, Louisianas and Hemerocallis in late 
February to March 10. 
Orders will be shipped in rotation.as received except when time is specified. We appreciate 
your telling us the best time for shipment to your locations. 
Those wishing to call for their orders, PLEASE NOTIFY US SEVERAL DAYS AHEAD OF 
TIME if you did not’set date when order was placed. Thank you. 
Plants should always be set out immediately. 
Our Postage Offer— ~ 
If you will send $1 or more for postage and packing we will include free an Iris of double 
the value. This applies on all orders. 
~ HOW TO ORDER 
Please use the enclosed order blank. Be sure your name and full address are clearly lettered 
to avoid delays or loss in transit. Please send check or money order with order. Stamps cannot 
be accepted. 
Sales Tax— 
Residents of California, include 3% State Sales Tax. A 
Residents of City of Los Angeles, include 312% Sales Tax; 4% after July 1, 1954. 
To Customers in Canada— 
Send a list of the items you wish to purchase, to The Plant Import Division of your Depatt- 
ment of Agriculture at Ottawa, with a request for permit to import from us. They will send you 
a permit number and labels. Enclose the permit label with your order and mail it to us. 
Substitutions— 
Please list several extra varieties, which we may substitute, should we be short on any items 
ordered. If no extra items are given for substitutions, we will substitute a neat color of equal 
or better value, on items listed at less than $1.00. 
Members of— 
The American Iris Society, Southern California Iris Society, Northern California Iris Society, 
Louisiana Iris Society and The Hemerocallis Society. 
