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Is constantly on the increase, and our facilities for the growing, 

 as well as importation of new plants are equal to any other esta- 

 blishment in the country. Upwards of 30,000 square feet of glass 

 are employed in their propagation, and nearly 50 acres are devoted 

 to the growing of the more hardier kinds of Shrubs, Roses, Dah- 

 lias, Bulbs and Flower seeds. Our Plants are not forced into an 

 unnatural growth by being confined in a close high temperature, 

 and therefore give such satisfaction to our distant customers. 



Orders will be filled as promptly as possible, delays will how- 

 ever sometimes occur, by reason of frost, or where new plants are 

 not sufficiently strong, and well rooted to bear carriage. 



We have added many New Plants to our collection this season 

 some of which of course we have not yet had an opportunity of 

 testing ; they have been selected from the best growers, and are 

 offered under their descriptions. The general list of older 

 varieties has been carefully revised, rejecting all inferior sorts, 

 and retaining only such as have proved themselves adapted to 

 our climate, or have some marked excellence in growth, size of 

 flowers, or beauty of coloring. 



To our patrons we are under many obligations for their kind 

 and flattering letters, they are duly appreciated, and we shall 

 endeavor on our part by still greater efi'orts, in the introduction 

 of new and rare plants, anc" in the care bestowed in growing and 

 packing the same, with fair and reasonable prices to merit their 

 approval. 



To those intending to purchase, or who h?i,ve not already dealt 

 with us, we take pleasure in referring to a few of the compli 

 mentary letters, which we have taken the liberty to publish on 

 page 76* 



PLANTS BY MAIL.— No order under one dollar will be filled. 

 We shall consider it optional with us eithor to return the money, 

 (minus the postage) or send the amount in flower-seeds. This 

 rule has become imperative, as the mailing of a single plant, or two, 

 at a low price, will not compensate us in the hurry of business 

 for the time and trouble of entering the order on our books, 

 packing up, directing and prepaying postage. 



PLANTS BY EXPRESS.— This is by far the most satisfactory 

 way of forwarding, as stronger and better plants can be sent, and 

 they will be received in better order. 



In making a remittance, the purchaser will please be particulai 

 and send a sufficient amount to cover the order. When only a 

 part of the amount is remitted, goods will be sent by Mail only t^ 

 the amount of the remittance. When sent by Express, we wil 

 collect the balance on delivery of the goods. We have been 

 compelled to adopt this rule to all, (except old and well-known 

 •orrespondents,) on account of the inconvenience of collecting 

 *mall balances at the close of the season. 

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