Lory; 
To our Patrons and Friends. 
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aIN PRESENTING OUR CATALOGUE FOR THE SPRING OF 1899 it is 
highly gratifying to us to know that our patrons have been satisfied. Our 
business has increased steadily year by year, chiefly through our customers 
recommending our seeds to their friends. 
It has ever been our aim to obtain for our critical trade, seeds and bulbs of the finest 
types and quality the world affords. We have spared no pains to accomplish this; and in 
consequence the leading professional gardeners, market gardeners, and florists throughout 
the country have become our customers. Our regular visits to Europe keep us in touch 
with the best sources of supply there, and during the past year we have visited China, Japan, 
and the Pacific Islands in the interest of our business. 
Price is always consistent with quality. Our reliable, tested seeds cost us much 
more to raise and care for than ordinary seeds, but our prices are figured as low as will 
be found in almost any catalogue. 
We solicit a trial order from persons who desire fresh seeds direct from the grower 
free from adulteration of any kind. In doing so, we may say that our goods can only be 
obtained direct from us in Boston. ‘They are not for sale in stores, nor do we employ agents. 
Our personal attention to orders and our extensive practical experience as growers 
enable uS to give intelligent service to our patrons; and if, from any cause, seeds sup- 
plied by us prove defective, we hold ourselves ready, if immediately informed, to refill the 
order gratis, with other seeds; and here we limit our responsibility——-we do not warrant 
our seeds, bulbs, etc., in any respect. We are not accountable for want of due care, bad 
weather, etc., and do not hold ourselves accountable in any way for the crops. No gardener 
or farmer at sowing time can warrant the crop, even if he uses seeds of his own raising. 
We await the favor of your orders, and beg to assure you of our appreciation of 
your patronage. 
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