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September= December, 1896. 



RTJLB DEPARTMENT. — The immense quantities of Bulbs which we handle, enable us to supply them at 

 the lowest possible prices. Our sources of supply are the best in this country and abroad, the leading growers of 

 the world having for years supplied us with their choicest stock. 



SEED DEPARTJLENT. — This is in charge of trained experts, and whether your wants may be in 



Vegetable, Agricultural or Flower seeds, you may be sure to get only the choicest. 

 PLANT DEPART3IE NT.— Our stock of decorative plants, such as Palms, Ferns, Pandanus, Ficus, 

 Araucaria, etc., etc., is now very complete in a full line of sizes, from small seedlings for growing on, to specimens 

 of the most useful decorative sizes. The plants are all in a clean, healthy, vigorous condition, thrifty and well-grown, 

 and will compare favorably with stock distributed by us in previous seasons. 



Whenever possible, we solicit a personal inspection of our stock. Our nurseries at Riveiton, N. J., are within 

 easy reach from either Philadelphia or New York, and something of interest will always be seen. 



The range of new glass erected in 1895, covering 53,000 square feet — nearly one acre being under one roof — is 

 certain to interest anyone having anything to do with a greenhouse. Another similar structure of same size is now 

 in course of construction. This, we believe, will illustrate in a practical way, that we believe in home-grown plants. 



Our Palm cultures are now undoubtedly the largest and most complete in the country ; our stock of Kentias 

 alone ( the most popular and most desirable of all Palms,) on July 1st, consisted of one hundred and twenty -four 

 thousand plants, from small seedlings in 2 inch pots, to specimens in 10 and 12 inch pots ; other popular varieties 

 being represented in the same proportion. 



A time card of trains, with directions how to reach the nurseries, will be mailed to anyone applying. 



EOW EXPRESS RATES ON PLANTS.— We are shipping by express lines to all parts of the 

 country, plants packed in closed boxes at a reduction of 20 per cent, from regular rates of merchandise. Boxes 

 weighing less than 100 pounds are charged at pound rates, minimum charge not less than 35 cents. For example : 

 where the general rate is $5.00 per 100 pounds, a box weighing 20 pounds will be carried for 80 cents. Prepaid 4 

 pound packages of seeds, plants, and bulbs are carried to California and all distant points for 30 cents each. 



By our careful and thorough system of packing, we Guarantee Safe Delivery on Plants and perishable 

 goods, when ordered to be sent by Express. 



Plants and other perishable goods, when sent in any other 

 way, are solely at Purchaser's Risk. 



TERMS OF RUSLNESS. — SSs&~ Unknown correspondents desiring to open an account, will please furnish 

 satisfactory reference, otherwise cash must accompany order. 



J3@"*llemittances should be made by Post Office Money Orders, Drafts on New York or Philadelphia banks, 

 or Express Money Orders. Where it is not possible to obtain these, the letter should be registered. We cannot 

 guarantee receipt of money sent in any other way. 



JSf@r" Perishable goods desired C. O. D. must be accompanied by a partial remittance to guarantee acceptance. 



CHANGE OF TERMS. — In order to equalize and to give the same time of credit on all purchases, we have 

 decided to abolish our old system of credits in which all accounts, regardless of date of purchase, were due in January 

 and July, and have decided to adopt a new system, as follows : 



On and after January 1st, 1896, all bills will be due and payable Ninety (90) days after date of invoice. 

 J8@T'No charge is made for boxes or packing, nor for delivery to Freight Depots or Express Offices. fiQT'In filling 

 out your order, always give Shipping* Directions, and write Name and Address Distinctly. 



NON- W ARRANTY. — We wish it to be distinctly understood, that although we continue to take all possible 

 pains to supply only New, Genuine and unadulterated Seeds and Bulbs, we still give no warranty, express or 

 implied, as to description, quality, productiveness, or any other matter of any of the Seeds or Bulbs we send out, 

 and will not be in any way responsible for the crop. Every order received for articles named in this Catalogue 

 will be executed on these conditions oulv. 









Outside view of the New Range of Palm Houses, containing 53.000 square feet of glass, erected in 1895. 

 A similar block to this, also to be used for Palms, being now in course of construction. 



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A. D;REE;R, 



Seed Store and Office, 71-4 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

 Greenhouses and Nurseries, Riverton, N. J. 



