■Qjrri(? Bros/ |iortieultural Quide.- 



DO WE WARRANT SEEDS ?— While we guarantee all our seeds to be of the very best quality, and from 

 the finest stocks, and certain to grow under favorable conditions, yet, as there are so many circumstances, 

 most of them quite beyond human control, which may cause the utter failure of seeds of even the greatest vitality, we 

 are compelled, in justice to ourselves, and to avoid possible complications, to impress most explicitly and emphatically 

 upon our customers that we do not guarantee our seeds to grow, neither do we in any sense Jiold our" 

 selves ^responsible for the failure of any crop. We wish it clearly understood that in these respects our seeds are 

 sold without any warranty, expressed or implied. 



Experienced gardeners and farmers fully understand the many adverse circumstances which may result in the 

 failure of seeds to germinate, or cause their total destruction even after they have passed that critical stage. It may be 

 drought or too much moisture, a too low temperature of soil or atmosphere, a too loose or too compact soil, or improper 

 treatment, owing to carelessness or lack of knowledge, which may cause the failure of seeds to germinate; or during 

 germination, when the young plants are so small and delicate that even a sudden change of temperature, or a blast of 

 cold or hot and dry wind, to say nothing of the ravages of the numerous insect enemies, may at any moment totally 

 destroy them, and the crop is lost. It will be readily seen that the seedsman is powerless under all of the circumstan- 

 ces to avert failure ; but knowing how apt beginners especially are to charge him with selling bad seeds, he, as in our 

 case, adopts the precautionary measure we have mentioned. 



WE WARRANT the safe arrival of seeds. In the event of the non-arrival of packages, or their receipt in bad 

 condition, if notice is sent us within two iveeks after date of shipment, we will cheerfully replace the same. 



WE WARRANT REASONABLE V'BIQ^^.— First-class goods at reaso7iable prices is our motto. 

 We invite comparison of our prices with those of any reliable seedsmen in the United States, and we are confi- 

 dent ours will be found as low as any. Rjmember that reliable seeds cannot be bought as cheaply as 

 those of an inferior quality, and we do not deal in any of a doubtful character. 



THIS SEASON'S STOCK, we are very pleased to say, is of a very superior quality. The seeds of all kinds 

 of grains, vegetables and flowers are thoroughly matured, and are, from appearances and the tests they have been 

 subjected to, full of vitality and great vigor. They are exceptionally clean and are, in fact, of a more than ordinary 

 high grade. All roots, too, are very fine. POTATOES, of which we have a large stock of all the leading 

 kinds, and several NBW VARIETIES, are EXCEPTIOWALLY GOOD. We have, therefore, 

 great satisfaction in offering our stocks this season, being confident that they must prove satisfactory. 



WHEN TO ORDER SEEDS. — Beyond question, the proper time to send in orders is just as soon after the 

 receipt of this catalogue as that can be conveniently done. Not only does it give us plenty of time to fill orders, but 

 is sometimes in other respects a great convenience to us, and likewise a benefit to those ordering, in this respect. 

 Although we carry a large stock, it is evident that, as we cannot foresee the demand, we are liable at times, particu- 

 larly as the season advances, to run short of some kinds ; an early receipt of orders enables us to avoid that diSiculty 

 and customers get what they want without delay. It also enables purchasers, on receipt of their seeds, should they 

 then discover that they have omitted something in ordering, to send again, and have the omitted article arrive in 

 season. 



HOW TO ORDER SEEDS, ETC.— In making out orders be careful to give j om- full name and address, 



plainly tvritten, to prevent mistakes and delay; and please state distinctly whether large quantities are to be 

 sent by express or freight, otherwise we shall use our own judgment regarding the best route. 



In ordering packages sent C. 0. D., sufficient money must be enclosed with the order to pay express charges both 

 ways, so as to protect us from loss, as it sometimes happens that persons do not receive goods on their arrival, and the 

 express charges may be more than the value of the package. 



SEEDS BY MAIL.— Purchasers of seeds will please note that all seeds in packets are sent free by Mail 



to any Postoffice or Express Office in the United States ; but those ordering quantities of one-half pound, or pint and 

 upwards, will please add to the catalogue price of seeds a sufficient amount to cover expense of postage, namely, 8 

 cents per pound ; 15 cents per quart of Beans and Peas, and 10 cents per quart of Sweet Corn. 



Since these and larger quantities are most frequently ordered sent by express or freight, we deem it advisable to 

 adhere to what has always been our custom of listing seeds at their true value, leaving it to the purchaser to add the 

 necessary amount for postage when he desires them sent by mail. Experience has taught us that this plan saves both 

 ourselves and our customers much trouble and annoyance. We wish, then, to direct particular attention to 

 this important fact, that while we do not off'er, as some seedmen do to-day, to forward all seeds postpaid, it will 

 be found, on making comparison, that the actual prices of our seeds are as low as those of any first-class and reli- 

 able seedsman in the country. 



GREENHOUSES AND PLANT DEPAETMENT. 



A lifetime of experience in plant culture has taught us many valuable lessons in the construction of greenhouses, 

 so that our ranges, as they stand to-day, are not only the most extensive in our city, but they are in every respect most 

 complete and serviceable. Briefly stated, the secret of our success in this branch of our business is a painstaking con- 

 sideration of the wants of our customers, and close and prompt attention to them ; a careful selection of plants 

 of the best kinds, new and old, and those best adapted for the various uses they are to be put tp ; a close 

 study of the requirements of every class of i^lants, and a strict observance of the best methods of cultivation. Our 

 greenhouses, too, as we have said, are as near perfect and as completely fitted up as it is possible to have them, and all 

 the gardeners we employ are active men of long experience and devoted to their profession. Furthermore, it has 

 always b3en our greatest care to d^Qd^X fairly, honestly and liberally with our customers. 



