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We deeply appreciate the hundreds of unso- 
licited ees received each year from happy 
satisfied customers throughout the United 
States. These testimonials bring us more daily 
pleasure and satisfaction than you know and 
especially during those difficult rush seasons 
when almost everyone it seems wants his order 
the same day. We are proud of the plants and 
bulbs we grow and sell as are thousands of 
flower lovers who also are proud of the plants 
and bulbs that came from Walter Marx Gar- 
dens. When you send us an order you are not 
only buying some beautiful flowers but also and 
just as important you are buying the finest 
quality plants and bulbs available anywhere. No 
ex’ we 1s Spared to see that your order reaches 
uu in first class condition no matter where you 
may reside in the United States. If you are not 
already a customer why not send us a trial order 
now so you can see for yourself just what we 
mean by Walter Marx Gardens Quality. 
GY OPE pbc 
Portsmouth, Rhode Island 
We have always found the quality of your stock, the manner in which it 
: ‘ . has been packed and the condition in which it has been received com- 
JAPANESE IRIS—Growing Under Ordinary Garden Conditions pletely satisfactory. We wish you the success you deserve. 
Hilary Martin 
FREE DELIVERY. MINIMUM ORDER $5.00 
Despite rising costs of operating our business including increased parcel 
post rates during the past several years we have accommodated our cus- 
tomers: with Free Delivery Service on all catalog orders. The big 36% hike 
in parcel post ratés effective last October 1, 1953, now forces us to raise 
our minimum order from $3.00 to $5.00 so that we may continue our 
Free Delivery Service. On orders under $5.00 we ask that you please add 
50c to help defray handling and parcel post costs. 
EXTRA PLANTS AND BULBS 
You will receive more for your money in extra plants or bulbs if you 
assume cost of shipping your order. If you wish to cooperate we promise 
you a delightful surprise when you open your package. See instructions 
on order blank if you desire extra plants and bulbs. 
EXPRESS OR PARCEL POST SHIPMENTS? 
Our own experience indicates that Express shipments do not reach their 
destinations quite as quickly as Parcel Post shipments 
But 
Parcel Post shipments receive much rougher handling in transit than... 
Express shipments. 
And Remember... 
if you instruct us to send your order shipping charges collect small orders 
are generally cheaper by Parcel Post. Large orders generally cheaper by . 
Express. HIGO IRIS HISAKATA and DAYLILIES (Hemerocallis) 
2 WALTER MARX GARDENS @ BORING, OREGON 
