WM. ELililOTT & SONS' 



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KNNUAL 



Fop 1900 . . . 



An Exhaustive Treatise on What to Buy and 

 How to G-row Flower and Vegetable Seeds. 



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WHEN TO ORDER. 



We endeavor, when placing our Catalogue in the hands of oiu' regular customei's, early in January, to have our stock of seeds,, 

 etc., complete in every respect; and those of our patrons who favor us with their orders at an early date are sure of receiving 

 prompt and careful attention, and assist us in reducing the heavy strain which always occurs as the season advances. Order- 

 early and avoid delays. 



DISPATCH OF ORDERS. 



All orders will be promptly dispatched on their receipt, or a reason given for their non-fulfillment. Flant ordei's are sometimes- 

 delayed by severe weathei', and they at all times take longer to execute than orders for Seeds and Bulbs. 



FREE BY MAIL. 



All Flowei- and Vegetable Seeds in packages, ounces and Y pounds, will be forwarded free by mail when so desired, at prices-' 

 quoted in this catalogue. When ordei'ing Peas, Beans, Corn or Seeds at pound rates by mail, add as follows to cover cost ot 

 mailing: Corn, 10 cts. per quart; Beans and Peas 15 cts. per quart; all seeds at pound rate — 8 cts. per pound. 



SAFE DELIVERY OF ORDERS. 



We guai'antee the safe delivery in good condition of orders in all cases. If a package is lost we will replace it as soon as informed' 

 of the fact. It sometimes happens that orders never reach us or are without a signature. When customers fail to receive their 

 goods in a reasonable time they should inform us and, at the same time, send a copy of their order. 



REMITTANCES . 



Remittances may be made at our risk, by Bank Draft, Post Office Money Order, Express Order, or Registered Letter. Smalll 

 amounts may be sent by ordinary mail, and postage stamps can always be used by us to advantage. 



TESTED SEEDS. 



We have always made it a stringent i-ule that all seeds should be tested prior to shipment. We have hitherto found this- 

 method one of success, and have therefore been enabled to ensure greater confidence in our friends by so doing . 



WE GUARANTEE 



That all seeds sold by us shall prove to be as represented, to this extent, that should they prove otherwise, we will replace them 

 CI- 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 matiu-ity of the crop, over which we have no control. We caa 

 only imdertake, therefore, to use our utmost care and skill in this matter, and cannot warrant any article, nor undertake any 

 responsibility in case of failure or disappointment. 



If the purchaser does not want to accept the goods on these terms he must return them. 



GARDENERS. 



We keep a register of gai-deners seeking situations, and we shall be pleased to assist our customers who at any time require the- 

 assistance of practical men. 



