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the tops of strips. This keeps the plants from tipping and being 
damaged. They may be shipped by freight or express without 
trouble. 
Grow only good plants and good prices can always be obtained 
for them. 
RETAIL PRICES RECEIVED 
The following is what we receive for the different plants: 
Tomatoes, 50 cents per dozen; cabbage, 50 cents per hundred; 
cauliflower, $1.00 per hundred; celery, 90 cents per hundred; 
peppers, 30 cents per dozen. For Asters, Petunias, Zinnias and 
Verbenas we receive 25 cents per dozen; for Salvias, 50 cents per 
dozen; Pansies, 25 cents per dozen. 
After giving a brief outline of growing early plants, we must 
bear in mind that to be successful in the growing of plants and 
vegetables one must love plant life. He must know the exact 
needs of each plant; he must be quick to detect insect pests and 
plant diseases and immediately apply a remedy. Only a few hours 
sometimes will mean the loss of the entire crop. It is better to 
use a preventive rather than risk the use of cure later. 
