Dreer's autumn 1901 catalogue
Henry A. Dreer (Firm), Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. · 1901
The attention of our customersis respectfully called to the following directions, whichwill, if followed, be an aid to purchasers as well as to ourselves : aes ORDER EARLY,.-It will greatly facilitate shipments if orders are sent in early.We aim to send off all orders the same or next day after receipt, but during the busy season it is nearly impossible-hence the advisability of ordering early.TIME OF SHIPMENT.-Themajority of Fall Bulbs are ready to ship by the second week in September ; a few sorts, which are noted in Catalogue, do not mature until October and November.Unless otherwise instructed we will send the early Bulbs as soon as r ready, and the late maturing sorts whenin good condition