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As Spring approaches all Nature seems filled with the intense desire 
to express sweetness, grace and beauty. There is a freshness in the 
air, a life-giving quality in the sunshine, a softer, richer color in all 
growing things. All the creative forces combine to bring into exist- 
ence the loveliest in field and garden, and we respond to these sugges- 
tions and long to begin our work among the flowers and choose among 
all the attractions in the new catalogue the things we must have. 
It is with great pleasure that I offer my new catalogue for 1896, 
trusting that those who love flowers will find in its pages many things 
that will prove irresistible, and that the flowers grown in Ventura-by- 
the-Sea will give satisfaction and delight to all who receive them. 
Many of my customers seem like old friends, for there is a bond of 
sympathy between all who love flowers. I should enjoy very much 
meeting personally all those into whose hands this catalogue may find 
its way; but, as this cannot be, I greet you most cordially from its 
pages. 
MsOTOINOSIO 1s} SisVaNsUSNIDy 
