2 /. T. LOVETT CO.— ITEMS. 



(1) LOCATION.- Tlie Rum son and Jlonmontli Nurseries are located within thirty 

 miles of New York City, Ave miles of lon» Branch and two miles of Red Bank. To reach them 

 from New York:, take the Central Railroad of New Jersey, (foot of Liberty Street), or the Pennsyl- 

 vania Railroad (foot of Cortlandt or Desbrosses Streets). From Philadelphia, take the Philadel- 

 phia and Reading Railroad (Bound Brook Route i, Pennsylvania Railroad (Broad and Market Streets). In 

 all cases get ticket for Little Silver, (eood on either road). Or the Nurseries maybe approached via 

 the New Jersey Southern Railroad to Red Bank, and by steamers from New York to Red Bank. 



(2) Shipping Season.— The regular shipping season in Spring usually begins early in March. 

 During mild winters we can ship at intervals between periods of cold weather throughout the winter. 

 There is no better season for having Nursery stock shipped— especially to points South and Southwest, as 

 planting in those localities needs to be done early. In the manner we pack, no fears should be entertained 

 of the plants being injured en route by freezing, particularly if forwarded by express or mail. 



(3) How Far do We Ship.— We are often asked can we ship plants safely to points named 

 throughout the United States. We can and do ship to all parts of the world with entire safety. Not 

 only do we make many shipments, both by mail and express, to Texas, California and every other State 

 and Territory in the Union, but also to Canada, Europe and even India, Japan, South America and Austra- 

 lia. Our trade in Canada is very large, and is rapidly growing in France, Germany and England. 



(4) Express or Freight Charge.— Many write asking the price on such and such goods, de- 

 livered at, or the charges of carriage oa sime, to a certain point. Our correspondence on other matters 

 is so great, and we are all so busy, espaclally during the shipping season, that this is something we cannot, 

 attempt to give, except in carload lots. By simply enquiring at the office in the place, the rate to New 

 York and by estimating the weight of the goods when packed, an approximate amount can be arrived at. 

 We are situated so near New York and the expense from here to that city is so slight that it is not worth 

 considering. The rates from New York will never exceed the rate from the same place to that city,although 

 it is frequently less. Note our special and superior shipping facilities. The charges are always paid by 

 the purchaser unless by agreement to the contrary. The vi eight of trees and plants varies with size and 

 varieties, but on an average their weight per 100 when packed will be as follows: Apple, Pear, Plum, 

 Cherry and Peach trees, first-class, 100 lbs: Peach 3 to 4 feet, Quinces, etc., 50 lbs.; Grapes, Currants and 

 Gooseberries, two yrs, 30 lbs.; ditto, one year, 20 lbs; Blackberries and Red Raspterries, 10 lbs.; Black 

 Raspberries, 5 lbs.; Strawberries, 30 lbs. per 1000. 



(5) Estimates.— Estimates will be cheerfully and promptly furpisted to those wanting stock in 

 large quantities. Be careful to name the varieties desired, number of each and grade, and our lowest 

 figures will be given. 



(6) Ordering.— A certain class of people will wait until they are all ready to set plants or trees 

 and then on comes the order. "Fill at once as my ground is ready" forgetting that we have many 

 orders on hand tbat must be filled first, and that their tardy orders must take their turn. Don't do this, 

 please don't ! While there are many advantages to be gained by ordering early, noth'ing is to be gained 

 by ordering late. As we have been put to much trouble and expense by persons ordering goods to be 

 reserved for them, and failing to remit, thus throwing the stock upon our hands at the close of the sea- 

 son, a total loss, in the future it will be an invariabie rule to accept no order from those unknown to us, 

 unless at least 10 per cent, of the amount accompanies the same. 



(7) Lost Orders.— Should you not hear from us in a reasonable length of time after sending an 

 order, please write us giving all the particulars— when forwarded, the amount of money sent, and in 

 what form remittance was made— and enclose a duplicate of the order, giving name and address plainly 

 and in full. Once in a great while an order is lost; but it more frequently occurs that the person order- 

 ing fails to give the full address. Therefore, no matter how lately or how often you have written, 

 always give name, Post Office, County and State in full. 



(8) Additions and Changes.— We will do our utmost to comply with the wishes of patrons 

 to pack additions to an order, or subsequent orders, in one package; or to make reasonable changes in 

 orders, but we cannot promise to do so. During the rush of the shipping season, when several hundred 

 orders are received and dispatched in a day, it would, in some cases, be almost impossibly to comply. No 

 change or countermand of an order can be considered as final without our written consent. 



(9) New Varieties for Testing.— We are constantly testing new varieties of Fruit from all 

 parts of the country. If you or any of your neighbors have anything promising in the way of new vari- 

 eties, we shall be pleased to have a few plants for testing, which, of course, will not be allowed to go out 

 of our hands under any circumstances without instructions from the owner. In sending put the name of 

 the variety upon it, if it has a name, and the name and address of the sender always. This is allowed by 

 the Post Office in sending Plants by Mail. Please send notice by mail the same day they are sent. For- 

 ward in the early part of the week always, that the plants may not be laid over on the road during Sun- 

 day. When moss and oiled paper are not at hand, use wet chaff or material that will hold moisture, and 

 wrap tightly in wet rags. Always ship by United States Express (when sending by express) If possible. 



(lO; Agents.— We desire to impress upon purchasers the great advantage of ordering direct 

 from ut, as we employ 7io agents and are only responsible for orders sent direct to us. Thus our rela- 

 tions with our customers are on a proper basis and we endeavor to give perfect satisfaction to each 

 one who so orders. Some think became our pr tees are so low that our stock cannot be good. This is 

 owing to the fact that in many cases the cost of traveling agents in soliciting orders and delivering 

 stock is more than double the value of Trees, Plaixts, Vines, etc., whilst we, dealing, as we do, direct 

 with the planter, can sell at these low rates the very best stock to be had anyuhire. 



