N preparing the present edition of our Seed Catalogue, our desire has been to 

 give a selection of the most choice flowers, avoiding the long list of names 

 usually given in catalogues, a great part of which are of no value in our climate. 

 Having been engaged over thirty years in growing and harvesting seeds — flower and 

 vegetable — we flatter ourselves we can safely select the finest varieties, and such as cannot 

 fail to please amatuer cultivators, as it is very difficult for an inexperienced person to 

 select from the long list usually given. Being extensively engaged in importing and 

 growing the new and rare plants and florists' flowers, it will be readily seen that our facil- 

 ities for saving seed of the choicest description are unsurpassed. The seeds are of a 

 quality which growlers alone can offer ; whilst such articles as it is necessary to import are 

 received direct from the first growers in England, France and Germany. 



We guarantee that all seed sold by us shall prove to be as represented, to this extent: 

 that should they prove otherwise, we will replace them or send other seeds to the same 

 value. But we cannot guarantee the crop any further than the above offer, as there are 

 so many causes which operate unfavorably in the germination of seeds and maturity of 

 the crop, over which we have no control. Among the causes of failure may be mentioned 

 unfavorable weather, which is one of the most important. The soil may be in proper 

 condition when the seed is planted, but the weather which follows may be cold and wet, 

 which will cause the seed to rot; or it may be hot and dry, which destroys the germ be- 

 fore it shows itself. The soil may also be unfavorable for the variety of seed planted. The 

 seeds may be and are frequently destroyed by vermin of various kinds. And lastly, 

 changes not unfrequently occur, especially among new hybridized varieties, by which fre- 

 quent sports are produced which give the planter the idea that his seeds are badly mixed. 

 Such occurrences are beyond the power of man to prevent, and for such we cannot be 

 responsible. 



Forward Money with the Order. — Please send money with the order, sufficient 

 to cover the whole bill, to facilitate the execution of your orders. During the busy season, 

 to make out bills for customers, mail, charge, and in a few days receive the money, make 

 the proper credit and send receipt, requires more work than we can possibly perform 

 during the great press of business in the spring. 



We decline sending goods long distances C. O. D. 



The safe arrival of all seeds guaranteed. If a package is injured or lost, we will re- 

 place it as soon as informed of the fact. 



Please Write the Orders Legibly in a list apart from the body of the letter to 

 facilitate execution and prevent errors. Orders for plants should be on a separate 

 sheet. This Catalogue Annuls all Former Prices. 



