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Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 
Office of Sergeant at Arms, 
State House, Boston, April 28, 1897. 
Messrs. R. & J. Farquhar & Co.: 
Gentlemen, — We consider it a pleasure as well as aduty to write you 
that the eight thousand Hyacinth and Tulip Bulbs furnished by you for the 
State House Grounds are in full bloom,— EACH AND EVERY ONE ABSO- 
LUTELY PERFECT. We are more than satisfied. 
(Signed) G. M. FILLEBROWN. 
From the Queen’s Head Gardener, Balmoral Castle. 
The Gardens, Balmoral Castle, Scotland, 
October 29, 1896. 
Messrs. R. & J. Farquhar & Co.: 
Gentlemen, — The flower and vegetable seeds received from you for use 
in Her Majesty’s Gardens here have given me great satisfaction. 
I am especially pleased with your strains of Pansies, Double Petunias, 
Balsams, Asters and Lettuces. 
Yours very truly, 
(Signed) JOHN M. TROUP. 
