PEEFAOE. 







In 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 amateur cultivators, as it is very difficult for an inex- 

 perienced, person to select from the long lists usually given. Being extensively en- 

 gaged in importing and growing the new and rare plants and florist flowers, it will 

 be readily seen that our facilities for saving seed of the choicest description are 

 unsurpassed. The seeds are of a quality which growers 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 farther than the above 

 offer, as there are so many causes which operate unfavorably in the germination 

 of seeds and maturity of the ciop, 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 before 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, suffi- 

 cient 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. 



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

 will replace 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 sepa- 

 rate sheet. 



This Catalogue annuls all former prices. 



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